Beastx Aircraft User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 3.0

BEASTX
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 3.0

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ...................................................................4
SAFETY NOTES ...............................................................6
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................8
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................9
2. BOX CONTENT ............................................................10
3. MOUNTING AND CONNECTION .............................................11
3.1 Mounting the MICROBEAST unit................................................11
3.2 Preparing a transmitter for ybarless ..............................................12
3.3 Servo connections and auxiliary channels ......................................13
4. Receiver connection .......................................................14
4.1 Connection of a standard receiver ..............................................15
4.2 Use of single-line receivers .....................................................18
5. Receiver type setup .......................................................24
5.1 Receiver type choice (receiver menu point A)........................................24
5.2 Input channel assignments (receiver menu points B- H)............................26
5.3 Programming the Failsafe (receiver menu point N) .............................31
6. SETUP PROCEDURE OVERVIEW .............................................32
6.1 Setup menu ...................................................................34
6.2 Parameter menu...............................................................34
6.3 Example: Selection within the menus...........................................35
6.4 Switching to the next menu point ..............................................35
7. SETUP MENU..............................................................36
AMounting orientation of the MICROBEAST.......................................37
BSwashplate servo frequency ....................................................38
CTail servo center position pulse length ..........................................40
DTail servo frequency ............................................................41
ESetting the Tail rotor endpoint ..................................................43
FSetting the Tail sensor direction.................................................45
GAdjusting the swashplate servo centering .......................................47
HSwashplate mixer ..............................................................49

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ISetting the swashplate servo directions ........................................50
JTeaching the cyclic pitch geometry .............................................51
KAdjusting the collective pitch range ............................................53
LAdjusting the cyclic swashplate limit ...........................................54
MSetting the swashplate sensor directions .......................................55
NSetting the pirouette optimization direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
8. DIALS AND TAIL GYRO GAIN ...............................................60
8.1 Swashplate: cyclic gain (Dial 1) .................................................60
8.2 Swashplate: direct cyclic feed forward (Dial 2)...................................61
8.3 Tail dynamic (Dial 3)............................................................61
8.4 Tail gyro gain (adjusted by the transmitter) .....................................62
9. PARAMETER MENU........................................................63
ASwashplate cyclic center adjustment ............................................64
BControl behavior ...............................................................65
CSwashplate – pitching up compensation ........................................67
DTail HeadingLock gain ..........................................................68
EStick deadband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
FTail – torque precompensation (RevoMIX) .......................................71
GCyclic response.................................................................72
HPitch boost.....................................................................73
10. THE FIRST FLIGHT ........................................................74
11. VERSION DISPLAY ........................................................76
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................77
Legal terms .................................................................81
Disclaimer ..................................................................81
Copyrights ..................................................................81
Declaration of conformity ....................................................81
MICROBEAST overview ......................................................82
Adjustment options - overview ...............................................83
My servo setup ..............................................................84

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SAFETY NOTES
Radio controlled (R/C) helicopters are not toys! The rotor blades rotate at high speed and pose
potential risk. They may cause severe injury due to improper usage. It is necessary to observe common
safety rules for R/C models and the local law. You can gather information from your local R/C model
club or from your national modelers association.
Pay attention to your own safety and the safety of other people and property in your vicinity when
using our product. Always y in areas away from other people. Never use R/C models in close proximi-
ty to housing areas or crowds of people. R/C models may malfunction or crash due to several reasons
like piloting mistakes or radio interference, and cause severe accidents. Pilots are fully responsible for
their actions, and for damage or injuries caused by the usage of their models.
The MICROBEAST-System is not a ying aid for beginners! It replaces the conventional mechanical
ybar on most R/C helicopters. It is absolutely necessary that you have ying experience and that you
are experienced in the operation of R/C helicopters. Otherwise we suggest you to seek the support of
an experienced helicopter pilot before you undertake the rst ight of your model. Additionally, ight
training with a R/C simulator can help make ying easier and more enjoyable. Ask your local dealer if
you need technical support or if you observe problems during the usage of our system.
Please read the following instructions thoroughly before the rst use of your MICROBEAST and
setup the system carefully according to this manual. Allow sucient time for the setup procedure and
check each step carefully. Watch for a mechanically clean and proper build of your helicopter. A wrong
system setup can lead to a serious accident and damage to the model.

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Radio controlled (R/C) models consist of several electrical components. It is therefore necessary to
protect the model from moisture and other foreign subtances. If the model is exposed to moisture this
may lead to a malfunction which may cause damage to the model or a crash. Never y in the rain or
extremely high humidity.
Do not expose the MICROBEAST-System to extreme variations in temperature. Before powering up
the system, wait some time so that the electronics can acclimatize and any accumulated condensation
is able to evaporate.
MICROBEAST consists of highly sensitive electrical components with limited capability to operate
with excessive vibrations or electrostatic discharges. If you nd such disturbances in your model, the
use of MICROBEAST should be postponed until the problems have been xed.
When operating the helicopter with a MICROBEAST ensure there is a suciently large and stable
receiver power supply. Because of the direct coupling of the rotor blades to the servos, without the use
of a ybar mixer, the servos are exposed to increased actuating forces. In addition, because of the inter-
mediary electronic gyro system, the servos are driven more often than with traditional use.
These factors can make the power consumption increase a lot compared to a ybar helicopter.
Particularly when operating electric helicopters with single-line receivers, make sure that the elec-
tric motor cannot start inadvertently during the setup procedure, if the ESC is connected directly to the
MICROBEAST. We recommend disconnecting the electric motor from the ESC during the setup proce-
dure. Prior the rst usage please slide the motor/pinion away from the main gear, then check that the
motor does not to start inadvertently when the receiver is switched on.

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Please note that these instructions are
only valid for the MICROBEAST rmware Version 3.x.x !
The delivered software version is printed on a sticker on the outside of the MICROBEAST packaging.
You can also read it out on a computer by using the optional USB2SYS Interface and you can directly
read on the MICROBEAST unit during the initialization phase, what rmware version your MICROBEAST
is running:
The MICROBEAST rst carries out a brief LED test by lighting up all menu LEDs simultaneously, and
cycling the Status-LED color. Then for about 3 seconds, the Status-LED lights red while the menu LEDs
A- Gdisplay the rst digit of the rmware version, and the LEDs H - N the second digit of the rm-
ware version. Only the rst digit of the rmware version is of importance!
If only LED B is lighting or if the display on initialization is not as described, but ONLY a running light
of all menu LEDs A - N, then the MICROBEAST is running an older version. In this case we recommend
updating to the latest rmware version. If you like to continue to use the older rmware version, you
must also use the appropriate instructions and not this manual!
You will get more information about the version display in section 11 of this manual.
Firmware version 3.x.x
On the rst column LEDs Aand B must light corresponding to digit 3.
LEDs H- Nare irrelevant for the purposes of this instruction manual.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear customer, thank you for choosing the MICROBEAST!
MICROBEAST is an easy to use three axis gyro system which makes it possible to y R/C helicopters
without a mechanical ybar. This brings a boost in power as well as longer ight times and makes it
possible to adapt the agility and ying behavior of your helicopter to your individual preference.
The MICROBEAST has a built-in high end tail gyro based on the latest MEMS Technology which gives
your helicopter‘s tail perfect stopping behavior and constant rotation rate during any manoeuvers.
The MICROBEAST can be used in nearly any size of helicopter, using either electric motors or nitro en-
gines for propulsion. It provides ight stability for beginners and maximum agility and precision for
intermediate and professional pilots.
Nevertheless, the MICROBEAST is not a ying aid for beginners! If you are inexperienced with model
helicopters, please consult an experienced pilot for help with setup and your rst ights.
The following manual will lead you step by step through the setup procedure from the correct moun-
ting of the unit up to the rst ight. Please read the following instruction manual thoroughly. You will
see that during the development of the MICROBEAST, that our focus is to user friendly and soon you
will be able to operate the system intuitively.
The included overview map of the setup menu can be taken out to the ying eld as a quick reference
to the various menu options.
Check our website WWW.BEASTX.COM where we will inform you about the latest updates and down-
loads.
Now have fun and a good time using MICROBEAST!
Sincerely, the BEASTX-Team

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2. BOX CONTENT
Optional accessories (sold separately)
MICROBEAST Receiver wiring leads 15 cm
Gyropads
Adjustment tool
Instruction manual
Cable for stand-alone tail gyro use
USB-Interface
Receiver wiring leads 8 cm
Spektrum Adapter