Brain / iKon / Xbar / TracX 3.4.149

version 3.4.149

Dec 20, 2023
Version 3.4.149
• Added to the Micro Brain2 FCU the management of the B-Aux3 channel on the CH4 connector to be able to control buzzer activation, retractable landing gear, lights, winch, smoke, etc. etc. via PWM signal
• Added handling of the new SKY telemetry parameter introduced by Spektrum with the November 21 AirWare update
• Introduced minor changes in the parameters of the "BEGINNER" flight style so that it can also be used satisfactorily in scale models, and added some information about scale models in the instructions
• Until panels 1 through 6 of the Wizard are completed, the servo outputs remain off so that panels prior to 7 and especially panel 5 can be configured correctly without being affected by servo movements
• In model with tail motor, to facilitate the tail setup minimum, zero and maximum, now when check mode is active (EG in panel 9 of the Wizard) tail motor can run also if main throttle is at zero
• Improved in software matching of the actual manageable and working functions of the old Brain and Micro Brain flight controllers
• Added “Cancel” to the “change language” confirmation message
• Added and improved some functions used to be able to provide a better remote assistance
• Changed some instructions, some tooltip, some labels in the app and also in the Integrations to be clearer
• Revised French instructions
• New version of the document “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” (+ELRS)
• New version of the document “README_for_OpenTX_EdgeTX_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf” (+TBS)
• New version of the document “README_for_Spektrum_Integration.pdf” document
• Improvements / optimization / compression / size reduction / code speedup

version 3.4.139

Oct 27, 2023
Version 3.4.139
• Added the telemetry decodify of OMP ESC
• Implemented Forward Programming Integration for those who have Spektrum telemetry receivers on their models but have switched to using transmitters with OpenTX / EdgeTX operating systems and Multi Module Radio frequency. An LUA app will be released later
• Corrected the calculation of vibration frequencies with some production batches
• Added in apps and integrations to the list of adjustable parameters via Dials "TAIL: Proportional Gain" to simplify life to users who have set tail gain to "Is set in software."
• Modified the window for Bluetooth Configuration so that it can also contain longer texts (French)
• Changed some labels in the app and also in the Integrations to be clearer (EG: “VSpeed” to “Vertical Speed”)
• Lowered the automatic RPM drop when mAh Max Usage is exceeded from -18,75% to -12,5% for low main rotor speed flyer
• When mAh Max Usage is set at maximum (7000mAh) the function is totally disabled
• Raised the “Min V to Go” threshold from 3.82V to 3.88V
• Added in page 1 of the Wizard the “Radix” brand in the “Main Blades” and “Tail Blades” lists
• Added in page 1 of the Wizard the “AGF B53BHP-V2” servo in the “Cyclic Servo” list
• Added in page 1 of the Wizard the “HiTec HSG-8315BH” servo in the “Tail Servo” list
• Added in page 1 of the Wizard the “FullPower” brand in the “Power Supply Type” list
• Added in page 1 of the Wizard the “FlySky” brand in the “Transmitter Brand” list
• Made visible and operable in the telemetry selection dropdown the "DISABLED" item that was already displayed with the old flight controllers now also with the new flight controllers
• Although the confirmation prompt "Are you sure Y/N" is present, some users still reset by accident. For this reason moved to the bottom of the command list in the File menu the command "Reset to factory defaults ..."
• More diagnostic information saved in the configuration files
• Used and updated version of the Compiler
• Changed some instructions, some tooltip, some labels in the app and also in the Integrations to be clearer
• Revised French instructions
• New version of the document “README_for_OpenTX_EdgeTX_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf” (+TBS)
• New version of the document “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” (+ELRS)
• New version of the document “README_for_Spektrum_Integration.pdf” document
• Improvements / optimization / compression / size reduction / code speedup

version 3.4.127

Aug 18, 2023
Version 3.4.127
• Crossfire channel reception up to 16CH (with ELRS and Packet Rate 333Hz Full)
• New Brain2Crossfire.zip version of Crossfire Integration package (Release Notes inside) that now other than TBS work also with ELRS External Module. Note: this version of the LUA app work only starting from this new firmware and for both TBS and ELRS external modules
• Added the new "High Vibrations" Event that is triggered if Global Vibrations continuously exceed 200% for at least 4 seconds. Even if the Global Vibrations continue to remain above 200% the event is not repeated until 2 minutes have elapsed
• In panel 3 updated the F.Port protocol icon
• In panel 12 of the Wizard moved the section "Sensor Input:" right after the first section "Setup Throttle Out & RPM reading:" since the two sections are related to each other
• Swap the positions of panels 11 and 13 of the Wizard with each other
• Clarified, completed, improved and updated some instructions and some message boxes
• Changed some labels in the app and also in the Integrations to be clearer (EG: “VSpeed” to “Vertical Speed”)
• Revised French instructions
• New version of the document “README_for_OpenTX_EdgeTX_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf” (+TBS)
• New version of the document “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” (+ELRS)
• Improvements / optimization / compression / size reduction / code speedup

version 3.4.103

Mar 15, 2023
Version 3.4.103
• Improvements, changes, and corrections to previous version 3.4.100 as per user suggestions and reports
• Added the management of new Brain2/iKon2 batch
• Revised the routine of “Tail Motor RPM2” parameter to be able to record higher speed
• Added the checkbox for VARIO telemetry also in ADVANCED
• In Spektrum Integration added the checkbox for VARIO telemetry and the loggable parameters “Rel.Altitude” & “VSpeed”
• In Graupner Integration added the checkbox for VARIO telemetry and the loggable parameters “Rel.Altitude” & “VSpeed”
• New version of “Brain2Jeti.zip” integration files (release notes inside zip file)
• New version of “Ethos_Integration.zip” files (release notes inside zip file)
• New version of “Brain2OpenTX-EdgeTX.zip” Integration for Horus transmitters (release notes inside zip file)
• Added the actual software version on the top of the firmware update window
• Changed title of the panel 3 of the Wizard from “Receiver Selection” to “Receiver Protocol Selection”
• Revised some title of Wizard to better understand which are mandatory or optional setup (for simplified and expedited setup)
• Added to the description of Basic telemetry parameters logged “RPM2” & “Ext PWM”
• Changed the description of the loggable parameter “External PWM Input” to “Ext. Std PWM Input” to make it clearer that are expected impulses with 1520uS (Std.) center pulses and not impulses with 760us center pulse
• Revised the instructions of the COUNTERS (Timers) section of the Wizard
• Revised French instructions
• New version of “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” document (“Tail Motor RPM2 & PWM” section)
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.4.059

May 27, 2022 Version 3.4.059
• Added (only for combustion models that have a clutch: “Is Electric” not selected), the new “Failsafe Idle value” that prevents combustion engines from shutting down in the event of short radio signal interruptions (Fail Safe)
• Added decoding of the new Platinum V5 protocol of Hobbywing (used for now only on new Platinum V5 150A)
• Added for deeper diagnostic purpose purple events for the following YGE, Kontronik, Scorpion, Platinum V5 errors: “ESC: Low voltage protection”, “ESC: Over current protection”, “ESC: Over temperature protection”
• Added decoding of the new F.Bus protocol used with the new FrSky ETHOS transmitters. For now selectable only from the protocols drop-down menu in: ADVANCED => Common => Receiver
• Added a power supply voltage check that prevents the firmware update process from starting if the voltage is too low. This is because by analyzing the external event memory of the Flight Control Units that came back with the processor ROM erased and/or altered, we have seen that in these returns the events "Voltage 4,3V" are always present
• Added in the Firmware update progress windows the red phrase “Do not disconnect and do not remove power and do not close the program until the update process is finished !!!”
• Added a new message box “No Firmware selected” that appear if in the Firmware selection no firmware was selected before click on “Upload Now”
• Added the orange background that warns that the configuration of one of the Wizard panels has not been completed also in panels 9 (Tail Rotor Setup), 10 (Blades Size) and 13 (Flying Style)
• Added in the Bluetooth configuration windows the phrase “Avoid using “special” characters for NAME but use only letters and numbers.” in order to eliminate the problems encountered by some users
• Increased the minimum values for Speed 1, 2, 3 on the Governor page from 500rpm to 1000rpm following problems encountered by some users with some Speed set at 500rpm and with the model losing altitude too quickly
• If "Min V to go" has been set to a number of Lipo Cells greater than 2, but the ESC telemetry is not working due to misconfiguration or miswiring, the throttle will not lock as when there is no active ESC telemetry reading the battery voltage.
• Added in panel 14 (Final checks) an explanation of elevator swashplate movements
• Fixed the Fail Safe behavior with R3XXXXSB / R2XXXXSB receivers (FHSS) when telemetry is used using S.Bus2
• F.Port & F.Port2: eliminated occasional servo movements during Logs download
• Some revision of names, titles, labels, units, instructions & menu order (English and Italian)
• New version of “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” document
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.4.046

Mar 16, 2022 Version 3.4.046
• Added to the 11 Jeti telemetry transmitted values selected in the “Parameter Setup” tab of DIAGNOSTIC, also the “Log Parameter 12” value “Global Vibrations”. If an ESC is selected in “Telemetry Input” of panel 12 of the Wizard, are also transmitted “ESC Battery Voltage”, “ESC Battery Current”, “ESC Battery Used”, “ESC Battery Ripple”, “ESC Power Output”, “ESC LS RPM”, “ESC Temperature 1 (°C & °F)” values. If Hobbywing or Jive Pro or YGE are selected also “ESC Temperature 2 (°C & °F)” are transmitted. If Jive Pro or YGE are selected also “ESC BEC Current” is transmitted. A New AUTO Discover is not required, but all new parameters must be Added in “New Displayed Telemetry” if you want to see it
• Added in the File menu the “Reset Logs to default” command
• With Tandem Rotor models, by giving elevator commands the pitch increase of one rotor is greater than the pitch reduction of the other rotor to achieve a behavior of Tandem Rotors models more similar to that of single rotor models
• Rewritten, simplified and reduced size of Firmware unifying some similar routines used for S.Port+S.Bus, F.Port, F.Port2
• If FrSky Neuron ESC’s telemetry signal is connected to the S.Port bus via an “Y” cable the ESC telemetry is recognized and can be recorded in Flight Controller logs
• Added to the OpenTX the “PowerOut” pwm value (0-100%) with the sensor name “1000” (like for global vibrations, there are no predefined sensor for this kind of value in actual OpenTX versions)
• Added the Event “Voltage > 8V4” as a warning that the receiver and/or servos may be damaged at such supply voltages, and that the BEC regulator may have failed
• Added the Event “Flight Count increased” to better understand if that Event group is related to a real flight or to a bench test / ground test. Note: the “Flight Count” value in COUNTER section may not correspond to the number of Recorded Logs due to possible bench logging
• Now in all “Integrations” “Pitch Out Max:” is displayed correctly also if “Reversed Pitch” is selected
• Now using OpenTX S.Port + S.Bus protocol and connections, no more “sensor lost” message happen for VFAS sensor
• Restored the filtering of the RPM signal used by the Governor to the highest filtering values used prior to the FW versions 3.4.013 because of problems with some ESCs (Castle Creation) with high noise on RPM wires
• Starting with firmware 3.4.XXX the Spektrum Binding via Software and/or via Hardware does not work with SRXL2 receivers and the on-board bind button of the SRXL2 receivers must be used. Fixed
• Now also with the F.Port2 protocol the secondary receiver connected via “S.Bus In” to the main receiver is correctly working
• Values of Exponential’s that cause a slight change in the output values now work only for Pitch channel and not for all the other channels
• Now if the unit still has the factory firmware, the configuration software won't start if you don't update the FW to a valid version, as explained in the instructions the units must not be configured and must not fly with factory firmware
• Now the parameter selection dropdowns of the Windows configurator are opened by clicking in any area of the dropdown instead of the small button on the right as before
• In panel n°1 “General Instructions” of the Wizard, “RadioMaster" has been added to the transmitter drop-down list and "Oxy 5 Nitro" has been added to the model selection list and at the request of some users "Zigsaw AYA" has been added in the blade’s selection dropdown
• In panel n°3 “Receiver Selection” of the Wizard, in the Multiprotocol icon and lateral instructions the Spektrum SRXL2 protocol has been moved to the first position so that it can be more easily and quickly viewed by those who often select by mistake the Spektrum SRXL protocol used only by 4649T receivers
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version 3.4.045

Feb 24, 2022
Version 3.4.045
• Added to the 11 Jeti telemetry transmitted values selected in the “Parameter Setup” tab of DIAGNOSTIC, also the “Log Parameter 12” value “Global Vibrations”. If an ESC is selected in “Telemetry Input” of panel 12 of the Wizard, are also transmitted “ESC Battery Voltage”, “ESC Battery Current”, “ESC Battery Used”, “ESC Battery Ripple”, “ESC Power Output”, “ESC LS RPM”, “ESC Temperature 1 (°C & °F)” values. If Hobbywing or Jive Pro or YGE are selected also “ESC Temperature 2 (°C & °F)” are transmitted. If Jive Pro or YGE are selected also “ESC BEC Current” is transmitted. A New AUTO Discover is not required, but all new parameters must be Added in “New Displayed Telemetry” if you want to see it
• Added in the File menu the “Reset Logs to default” command
• With Tandem Rotor models, by giving elevator commands the pitch increase of one rotor is greater than the pitch reduction of the other rotor to achieve a behavior of Tandem Rotors models more similar to that of single rotor models
• Rewritten, simplified and reduced size of Firmware unifying some similar routines used for S.Port+S.Bus, F.Port, F.Port2
• If FrSky Neuron ESC’s telemetry signal is connected to the S.Port bus via an “Y” cable the ESC telemetry is recognized and can be recorded in Flight Controller logs
• Added to the OpenTX the “PowerOut” pwm value (0-100%) with the sensor name “1000” (like for global vibrations, there are no predefined sensor for this kind of value in actual OpenTX versions)
• Added the Event “Voltage > 8V4” as a warning that the receiver and/or servos may be damaged at such supply voltages, and that the BEC regulator may have failed
• Added the Event “Flight Count increased” to better understand if that Event group is related to a real flight or to a bench test / ground test. Note: the “Flight Count” value in COUNTER section may not correspond to the number of Recorded Logs due to possible bench logging
• Now in all “Integrations” “Pitch Out Max:” is displayed correctly also if “Reversed Pitch” is selected
• Now using OpenTX S.Port + S.Bus protocol and connections, no more “sensor lost” message happen for VFAS sensor
• Restored the filtering of the RPM signal used by the Governor to the highest filtering values used prior to the FW versions 3.4.013 because of problems with some ESCs (Castle Creation) with high noise on RPM wires
• Starting with firmware 3.4.XXX the Spektrum Binding via Software and/or via Hardware does not work with SRXL2 receivers and the on-board bind button of the SRXL2 receivers must be used. Fixed
• Now also with the F.Port2 protocol the secondary receiver connected via “S.Bus In” to the main receiver is correctly working
• Values of Exponential’s that cause a slight change in the output values now work only for Pitch channel and not for all the other channels
• Now if the unit still has the factory firmware, the configuration software won't start if you don't update the FW to a valid version, as explained in the instructions the units must not be configured and must not fly with factory firmware
• Now the parameter selection dropdowns of the Windows configurator are opened by clicking in any area of the dropdown instead of the small button on the right as before
• In panel n°1 “General Instructions” of the Wizard, “RadioMaster" has been added to the transmitter drop-down list and "Oxy 5 Nitro" has been added to the model selection list and at the request of some users "Zigsaw AYA" has been added in the blade’s selection dropdown
• In panel n°3 “Receiver Selection” of the Wizard, in the Multiprotocol icon and lateral instructions the Spektrum SRXL2 protocol has been moved to the first position so that it can be more easily and quickly viewed by those who often select by mistake the Spektrum SRXL protocol used only by 4649T receivers
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version 3.4.012

Aug 6, 2021 Version 3.4.012
• Now also the SRXL2 signal coming from the “Bind/Prog/SRXL2” port of Spektrum “base” receivers (EG: AR6610T, AR8020T) is recognized and used
• Now also the SRXL2 signal coming from the Smart Throttle output (CH1) of Spektrum “base” receivers (EG: AR6610T, AR8020T) and Spektrum “normal” receivers (EG: AR410, AR620) is recognized and used. This is the preferred way to use also “base” receivers if you want to avoid the internal RX UART for satellite connected to the receiver is disabled and used for “Bind/Prog/SRXL2” communications!!
• Improved the channel reception immunity when app’s are connected to the Flight Control Units and F.Port2 and F.Port (inverted and un-inverted) protocols are used
• Added in Spektrum Integration the new “Min V to go (cells)” parameter
• Added in Jeti Integration the new “Min V to go (cells)” parameter
• Added in FrSky Integration the new “Min V to go (cells)” parameter
• Added in Graupner Integration the new “Min V to go (cells)” parameter
• Added three new Events: n°112 = "Min V to go recognized", n°70 = "Min V to go skipped", n°115 = "Max Usable mAh reached"
• To unlock the "Min V to go" function, it now takes only two attempts to raise the throttle instead of three, and the function does not activate for values greater than two cells if an ESC telemetry is not selected or if ESC telemetry does not work (wrong setup and/or wrong connections: ESC battery voltage = 0)
• On top bar of “Receivers Channels” panels, Voltage value change to red color if below 4,7V and CPU temperature value become red when over 80°C
• Now in Demo Mode (no connected unit recognized) the window for selecting the various models of control units to emulate is immediately displayed. The initial window that indicates the absence of connected units has been removed to speed up execution times
• Added the TBS Crossfire protocol in the S.Bus protocol paragraph of the receiver panel instructions
• Renamed panel 12 of Wizard to “Throttle Out & Telemetry & Governor Setup”
• Now, when you save a flight log, the flight log number downloaded from the flight control unit is automatically proposed as file name so that it is easier to compare it with the group of Events that have the same flight number
• The format of the saved flight log files has been modified by adding the flight number in the header. When a file with this new header is reloaded, the flight number will be shown in brackets in the header of the graph also if the user has modified the file name by deleting the flight number.
• Pitch Exponential (Antigravity): Negative values caused a slight reduction in maximum pitch, now they cause instead a slight increase in maximum pitch (delta=10%)
• Tail Motor: Now also non-tail specific ESCs are triggered (EG: BLHeli with standard firmware and standard configuration)
• After this software update, with subsequent software updates both the message and update progress windows will show both the current software version number and the version number of the software you are installing
• For informational purposes only, in panel 9 "Tail Rotor Setup" the tail gain values received from the transmitter are now displayed even when the "Is set in software" checkbox is not selected (in this panel that has "Check Mode" active they have no influence)
• Added some small changes (also server-side), some new functions and some new fields in the "Support Request" to improve their management and to be able to provide more specific and faster answers
• Introduced new diagnostic functions for faster and more reliable product analysis
• New version of “README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf” document
• New version of “README_for_Spektrum_Integration.pdf” document
• New version of “README_for_Jeti_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf” document
• New version of “README_for_OpenTX_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf”
• New version of “README_for_HoTT_telemetry_and_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf”

version 3.4.000

Jun 20, 2021 Version 3.4.000
• Introduced in the Telemetry section the new “Min V to go (cell num.)” parameter that (optionally) signals by swashplate movement of the elevator if at power on the battery pack is low (instructions in the related balloon)
• Added F.Port2 uninverted (selecting multiprotocol icon) and inverted decoding (selecting the new icon). Developed and tested with Archer R4 (FW: Archer-X_2.1.7) and with the R-XSR (FW: "RXSR_ACCESS_2.1.7") receivers. No special cable required
• Added F.Port inverted decoding (selecting the new icon). No special cable required
• Now with FrSky / OpenTX, the telemetry transmission of “Global Vibrations” value works even with Combustion models that use “Basic Telemetry” or “Also Temperature Sensor”
• Now if an Avian or Firma ESC with new 2021 firmware are used, the Brain2/iKon2 Integration is disabled to avoid conflict with ESC integration and let running at least the ESC integration that cannot disabled or firmware downgraded (for now)
• Now also some models of FlyFun ESC (Hobbywing) that sometime at “power on” enter in “PROGRAM CARD” communication mode, are now working regularly
• Modified the Twin Rotors management so that it can also work on models other than Vario models
• Improved telemetric S.Bus2 operations with Futaba T-FHSS receivers (EG: R31001SB/R008SB)
• Revised integration management on Graupner (Hott / SUMD) radio systems to improve speed
• Introduced a workaround for a problem with new firmware subsequent the version 2.1.2 released for ARCHER RS receivers when the Fail Safe is set to "No pulses"
• Improved the Bind procedure by software with SPM4650
• Raised the required value required from B-Aux1 radio channel for Auto Level / Rescue activation for user that set the range for this channel from 0% to 100% instead of -100% +100%
• Added the new panel for “Support Request” that finally send automatically to our technical support together the request also the Configuration file, the Events file and a Flight Log file. It is accessible from the Help menu or from the DIAGNOSTIC section
• After having given the command "Reset to Factory Default" from the File menu and closed the software, if you try to reopen the software without having cycled the power supply of the flight control unit as explained in the instructions, the software does not start, and a message appears indicating the user's error
• If you try to load a configuration file that is wrong or that has been saved immediately after the "Reset to Factory Default" command from the File menu, the file is not loaded, and a message appears
• If a Configuration file (MTR) is loaded in Demo Mode, panel 5 of Wizard displays the Transmitter values saved at the time the configuration file was saved
• Added in the message box that appear after a Firmware update, the phrase: ‘After updates that introduce changes to the Flight Logs, it may be necessary to reinitialize the Flight Log memory by re-formatting it with the "Erase Logs memory" command.’
• To select the flight control unit kind you want use in Demo Mode now just double click on it (no more select it, then move to “OK” button and push)
• Wizard panel 2 enhanced final paragraph for internal combustion engines
• When Spektrum SRXL2 or SRXL rx is selected, in the message box that appear when “Spektrum bind” checkbox is selected added the phrase: “Re-power the unit not from USB but from the servo connectors to power also the receiver connected to the CH3 connector”
• Wizard panel 3 “Receiver Selection”, when old Brain or Micro Brain are connected (or emulated in Demo mode), in the multiprotocol icon, the SRXL2 and F.Port protocol not working with these units are forbidden for more clarity
• Added instructions for B-Aux3 in panel 5 of Wizard
• Added in “Servo chart Cyclic” old Futaba S3050 servo
• Now in the panel 8 of the Wizard the eventual writing "Swashplate not selected" is all in capital and in red color
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version 3.3.039

Dec 16, 2020 Version 3.3.039
• Introduced the possibility to control Tandem Rotors models such as the Vario Chinook
• Added the possibility to log RPM also from a second electric motor (EG: model with tail motor or model with two motors like Velos)
• Added the possibility to read and record in the Flight Logs the value of a PWM signal output from an external device
• Added the possibility to control through an additional radio channel assigned to the new B-Aux3 function, a PWM signal output on the CH4 connector to control an additional function in addition to the B-Aux2 one already present on the CH2 connector. To disable PWM Output set B-Aux3 to “No Channel”
• Now even with standard receivers with separate channels wires, the QOS values of the received signal are calculated and therefore also with these receivers the parameters "RxFrameRate mS", RxFades n°", Frame Losses n°", Holds n°" can be recorded in the flight logs memory
• Added to the loggable parameters “Global Vibrations” value
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Jeti telemetry “Global Vibrations”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Spektrum telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel Status”. “Fuel Consumed” is the instantaneous value of “Global Vibrations” for which the alarm can be set, “Flow Rate” is the maximum value of “Global Values” reached during flight
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via S.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via F.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added for diagnostic purpose to the loggable parameters “CPU Temperature C°”. This value is also now visible on the top bar of channels panels at the right of “(servo voltage = x,x V)”
• Added the two new events “Check Mode Activated” & “Check Mode Disactivated”. This let know to some user why during setup Throttle do not work and why green led go to off
• Added the new event “Loaded a Configuration File”
• Now telemetry values are read also from old Platinum V3 ESC’s. Only RPM & Power Output (PWM). If ESC governor is used, Power Output can be very useful to verify that the used gear ratio is correct
• Added the new loggable parameter "ExtRxVoltage" which is the voltage read by the auxiliary connector ("extra voltage") available on some Futaba receivers (already telemetrically transmitted on the RX slot 0)
• Now with SPM4649T receivers the voltage seen on “Telemetry” page of TX for “Volts” sensor is that read from the “V Batt” connector of the 4649T RX (in the “Flight Log” page the voltage reported for “Receiver” continue to be the Servo Voltage of Brain2 as before)
• Now Fades calculations work with SRXL2 protocol also with DX6 or DX7 Gen2 EU version transmitters working only at 22ms (it is required a new 4651T firmware that responds as required by the protocol, to the bind status interrogation)
• Revised the range of Fine tuning by dials / potentiometers / Trim increasing PID range for tail, aileron and elevator with some update of the min and max values
• For those who, after setup, use pitch curves with reduced negative values (reproductions, some beginners, etc.), the storage of dials values are now also performed with collective pitch values between -100% and zero
• Eliminated repetitions of EVENTS when the motor fast start of Autorotation Bailout is running
• Revised for F.Port the “Frame Rate” calculation due to the different frame rate in ACCST mode (9ms) and in the new ACCESS mode (7ms)
• Eliminated the annoying false alarms generated with SRXL2 receivers if during setup with a USB powered control unit the power is removed and restored to the receiver and servos
• When in demo mode, if a configuration file is loaded, the type of control unit from which the file has been saved is recognized and the correct scheme for that type of unit is displayed
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version 3.3.039

16 Dec 2020 Version 3.3.039
• Introduced the possibility to control Tandem Rotors models such as the Vario Chinook
• Added the possibility to log RPM also from a second electric motor (EG: model with tail motor or model with two motors like Velos)
• Added the possibility to read and record in the Flight Logs the value of a PWM signal output from an external device
• Added the possibility to control through an additional radio channel assigned to the new B-Aux3 function, a PWM signal output on the CH4 connector to control an additional function in addition to the B-Aux2 one already present on the CH2 connector. To disable PWM Output set B-Aux3 to “No Channel”
• Now even with standard receivers with separate channels wires, the QOS values of the received signal are calculated and therefore also with these receivers the parameters "RxFrameRate mS", RxFades n°", Frame Losses n°", Holds n°" can be recorded in the flight logs memory
• Added to the loggable parameters “Global Vibrations” value
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Jeti telemetry “Global Vibrations”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Spektrum telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel Status”. “Fuel Consumed” is the instantaneous value of “Global Vibrations” for which the alarm can be set, “Flow Rate” is the maximum value of “Global Values” reached during flight
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via S.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via F.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added for diagnostic purpose to the loggable parameters “CPU Temperature C°”. This value is also now visible on the top bar of channels panels at the right of “(servo voltage = x,x V)”
• Added the two new events “Check Mode Activated” & “Check Mode Disactivated”. This let know to some user why during setup Throttle do not work and why green led go to off
• Added the new event “Loaded a Configuration File”
• Now telemetry values are read also from old Platinum V3 ESC’s. Only RPM & Power Output (PWM). If ESC governor is used, Power Output can be very useful to verify that the used gear ratio is correct
• Added the new loggable parameter "ExtRxVoltage" which is the voltage read by the auxiliary connector ("extra voltage") available on some Futaba receivers (already telemetrically transmitted on the RX slot 0)
• Now with SPM4649T receivers the voltage seen on “Telemetry” page of TX for “Volts” sensor is that read from the “V Batt” connector of the 4649T RX (in the “Flight Log” page the voltage reported for “Receiver” continue to be the Servo Voltage of Brain2 as before)
• Now Fades calculations work with SRXL2 protocol also with DX6 or DX7 Gen2 EU version transmitters working only at 22ms (it is required a new 4651T firmware that responds as required by the protocol, to the bind status interrogation)
• Revised the range of Fine tuning by dials / potentiometers / Trim increasing PID range for tail, aileron and elevator with some update of the min and max values
• For those who, after setup, use pitch curves with reduced negative values (reproductions, some beginners, etc.), the storage of dials values are now also performed with collective pitch values between -100% and zero
• Eliminated repetitions of EVENTS when the motor fast start of Autorotation Bailout is running
• Revised for F.Port the “Frame Rate” calculation due to the different frame rate in ACCST mode (9ms) and in the new ACCESS mode (7ms)
• Eliminated the annoying false alarms generated with SRXL2 receivers if during setup with a USB powered control unit the power is removed and restored to the receiver and servos
• When in demo mode, if a configuration file is loaded, the type of control unit from which the file has been saved is recognized and the correct scheme for that type of unit is displayed
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version 3.3.030

Jul 31, 2020 Version 3.3.030
• Added the ability to log FrSky RSSI reading from S.Bus channel n°16 (RSSI is always measured from channel 16, the receiver, if it is a model able to send RSSI, must be set to send RSSI value pushing bind button for 5 seconds. With this mode channel 16 cannot be used as a normal channel)
• Increased the MAX value of “Rx Frame Rate uS” to 1000 also if it is not graphically visible to be able to intercept the cause of a Throttle Fail Safe
• Solved Fades calculation problem with SRXLv2 RX when one or two DSMX sat are added (this problem did not affect the reception of radio channels or telemetry but only the calculation of the receiver's Fades)
• In Advanced, if Fast Tail Servo are selected for Swashplate servo 0,1,2,3 now correct values for maximum Throw are activated (for Tail Servo 4, as before, half maximum throw are selected to avoid binding)
• Added in “Servo Chart Tail” Align DS825M servo
• In the graphs of the DIAGNOSTIC section, make small corrections of the vertical scales of the input and output signals of Elevator and Ailerons
• New version of README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf document
• Revised French instructions
• Revised some names, titles, labels, units, instructions (English and Italian)
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.3.030

31 Jul 2020 Version 3.3.030
• Added the ability to log FrSky RSSI reading from S.Bus channel n°16 (RSSI is always measured from channel 16, the receiver, if it is a model able to send RSSI, must be set to send RSSI value pushing bind button for 5 seconds. With this mode channel 16 cannot be used as a normal channel)
• Increased the MAX value of “Rx Frame Rate uS” to 1000 also if it is not graphically visible to be able to intercept the cause of a Throttle Fail Safe
• Solved Fades calculation problem with SRXLv2 RX when one or two DSMX sat are added (this problem did not affect the reception of radio channels or telemetry but only the calculation of the receiver's Fades)
• In Advanced, if Fast Tail Servo are selected for Swashplate servo 0,1,2,3 now correct values for maximum Throw are activated (for Tail Servo 4, as before, half maximum throw are selected to avoid binding)
• Added in “Servo Chart Tail” Align DS825M servo
• In the graphs of the DIAGNOSTIC section, make small corrections of the vertical scales of the input and output signals of Elevator and Ailerons
• New version of README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf document
• Revised French instructions
• Revised some names, titles, labels, units, instructions (English and Italian)
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.3.027

Jul 7, 2020 Version 3.3.027
• Added the management for logging in real time or into Flight logs also the Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC telemetry data
• Added in the Spektrum Integration (only) the telemetry selection also for Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC
• Added a message if “Also Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC telemetry” is selected when SRXL2 is not selected
• For the old Brain/iKon control units (1) the automatic reporting of obsolete firmware to be updated has been restored following numerous reports of problems due only to the incredibly old firmware used
• For F.Port protocol used with ACCESS transmission (7mS frame rate) improved the flow of telemetry data’s
• Events: further increased the delta value that trigger and un-trigger the event “Throttle output limit reached”
• During firmware update if an error occurs, now software does not close itself, but an error message with explanations is generated
• Wizard panel 3 “Receiver Selection (Input)”: added info’s related to the telemetry with S.Bus or S.Bus2
• Wizard panel 3 “Receiver Selection (Input)”: added info’s about satellite’s type when Spektrum SRXL2 or SRXL is selected
• Wizard panel 3: after "PPM/SUMO", "Spektrum DSM2" & "Spektrum DSMX” instructions, added some info’s related to ESC/Thermal telemetry
• Modified under the top “?” menu, the label “About” in to “Release Notes”
• On the start of Release Notes completed and cleared which are the SW and FW actual versions
• Revised the random number generator in Demo Mode for Servo Voltage to do not exceed 8,4V
• Added in the Motor Type list of page 1 of the Wizard “Egodrift” brand
• Download Flight Logs window: now it is possible to directly download a Flight Log with a double click on it
• Under DIAGNOSTIC => Vibration tab the value for the new Global Vibrations” parameter become red if greater than 200
• New version of README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Analogic_integration_by_TX_dials.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Spektrum_Integration.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Jeti_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf document
• New version of README_for_OpenTX_Integration.pdf document
• New version of README_for_HOTT_telemetry_and_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf document
• New version of README_for_MSH51610_Dongle_Bluetooth_Brain.pdf document
• Revised Russian instructions
• Revised French instructions
• Revised labels, instructions and balloons (English and Italian) also some labels / names on integrations
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.3.019

May 8, 2020 Version 3.3.019
• All FrSky sensors emulated to transmit ESC values have had their Application ID changed. This allows to connect other sensors of the same type (but with different Data IDs) to the Smart.Bus. E.g. other thermal sensors, other voltage sensors, etc. This require a new sensor discover
• Added a fix for the OpenTX Integration of Servo Frame rates
• For Nitro users, now like for Futaba temperature sensor, also for FrSky temperature sensor (named RPM sensor by FrSky) connected to the FrSky Smart.Port bus (by an “Y” connection) Temperature1 and Temperature2 values can be recorded in the Flight Logs memory of the units
• Added a message when for Telemetry Input the “Futaba Temperature Sensor” is selected and SBUS protocol RX is selected in the Receiver Selection
• In “Receiver Selection (Input)” panel of the Wizard, changed the icon for multi-protocol (SRXL2, SRXL, UDI, F.Port, X-bus-b, SUMD)
• In “Receiver Selection (Input)” panel of the Wizard, changed the icon for “Spektrum SRXL” protocol, adding the name of the only receiver able to use this protocol (SPM4649T)
• Added a different message when Spektrum bind checkbox is selected when SRXL2 Spektrum or SRXL Spektrum receiver connected to CH3 port are selected
• In “Connections” panel of the Wizard, updated all the schematics with the H-4X swashplate and with the optional (dotted) governor connections and the optional (dotted) telemetric connections and the optional (dotted) Spektrum satellites
• Revised the firmware update process. Initial cancellation now does not start if bidirectional communication is not full working
• Added a reference to the new “Release Notes” in to the “Firmware update done” message
• Now immediately after loading a configuration file, a confirmation message appears
• Added a warning message if in the “Bluetooth Configuration” window “Write” key is pressed in Demo Mode
• Added in “Servo Charts Cyclic” the Futaba BLS156HV and SAVOX SB-2283MG servos
• In the "Blades Size Selection" panel of the Wizard, the internal text of the 3 blades icon has been changed from "3 BLADES" to "> 2 BLADES" so that those who do not read the instructions will be clearer that the selection is for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, ... blades.
• Instructions of Wizard panel 12 ”Governor”: modified recommended values of throttle for speed1 from 40% to 45% and for speed2 from 60% to 65%
• ADVANCED, Common, Receiver, Receiver Type: aligned the order of the selection curtain for protocols with the same order of the instructions and icons in the "Receiver Selection" panel of the Wizard
• Launching the Brain2 software from the command prompt using “ -demomode” parameter, the scanning of virtual com’s is skipped
• Advanced, Common, Receiver, modified in the “Receiver Type” curtain, the label "NEW HoTT-Sumd / UDI / Xbus-B / Mpx-SRXL" in to "NEW HoTT-Sumd / UDI / Xbus-B / Mpx-SRXL / SRXL2 / FPort"
• Events: increased the delta value that trigger and un-trigger the event “Throttle output limit reached”
• Events: modified "Acceleration > = 16g" to "Deceleration > =16g"
• Events: modified "Resetted to Factory defaults" to "Reset to Factory defaults"
• DIAGNOSTIC: in the Vibrations tab added the new value “Global Vibrations” that correspond to the vibrations area / surface and must be lower than 200
• DIAGNOSTIC: in the Vibrations tab changed the grey area to evidence the vibrations at low frequency
• DIAGNOSTIC: added the description of the unit of measurement used in the vertical vibration scale
• DIAGNOSTIC: In the “Recorded Logs” tab, changed the cursor from a vertical line to a cross to be able to intercept the lateral scale values
• DIAGNOTIC: renamed “RxAux1 %” to “RxB-Aux1 %”, “RxAux2 %” to « RxB-Aux2 %”, “RxAux3 %” to “RxB-Aux3 %”
• When Configuration file is saved (“MTR” files), all the actually transmitted value from TX are saved at the end of the file for DIAGNOSTIC / SUPPORT purpose

version 3.3.006

Feb 20, 2020 Version 3.3.006
• Corrected in OpenTX Integrations “Servo0 angle” displayed value
• Corrected in OpenTX Integrations “Blade Number” & “Blade Length” functions when “Flybarred” is selected
• Added a workaround fix for the OpenTX Bug that when Fail Safe is set to “No Output”, instead of sending no signal, send -115% signals to all channels and then set fail safe flag. From now on, out of range values so high are discarded
• Improved timing for H130R & H140R swashplates movements to eliminate some little interactions
• Introduced a workaround for users with Spektrum DXe or DXi transmitters that works only with DSMX 22ms protocol to connect to two DSMX satellites binded by our flight controller at 11mS
• Added under Help menu the Help Online submenu (FAQ, How To, Forum, Blog)
• Added to names of Wizard panels 2 and 3 “(Input)”. Added to names of Wizard panels 6 and 7 “(Output)”
• Updated version of Brain.bin file for Jeti Integration
• Revised French instructions
• Revised labels, instructions and balloons (also some labels / names on integrations)
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 1.001

version 3.3.039

2020年12月16日 Version 3.3.039
• Introduced the possibility to control Tandem Rotors models such as the Vario Chinook
• Added the possibility to log RPM also from a second electric motor (EG: model with tail motor or model with two motors like Velos)
• Added the possibility to read and record in the Flight Logs the value of a PWM signal output from an external device
• Added the possibility to control through an additional radio channel assigned to the new B-Aux3 function, a PWM signal output on the CH4 connector to control an additional function in addition to the B-Aux2 one already present on the CH2 connector. To disable PWM Output set B-Aux3 to “No Channel”
• Now even with standard receivers with separate channels wires, the QOS values of the received signal are calculated and therefore also with these receivers the parameters "RxFrameRate mS", RxFades n°", Frame Losses n°", Holds n°" can be recorded in the flight logs memory
• Added to the loggable parameters “Global Vibrations” value
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Jeti telemetry “Global Vibrations”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via Spektrum telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel Status”. “Fuel Consumed” is the instantaneous value of “Global Vibrations” for which the alarm can be set, “Flow Rate” is the maximum value of “Global Values” reached during flight
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via S.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added to telemetric parameters manageable via F.Port (OpenTX) telemetry “Global Vibrations” under the emulated sensor “Fuel”
• Added for diagnostic purpose to the loggable parameters “CPU Temperature C°”. This value is also now visible on the top bar of channels panels at the right of “(servo voltage = x,x V)”
• Added the two new events “Check Mode Activated” & “Check Mode Disactivated”. This let know to some user why during setup Throttle do not work and why green led go to off
• Added the new event “Loaded a Configuration File”
• Now telemetry values are read also from old Platinum V3 ESC’s. Only RPM & Power Output (PWM). If ESC governor is used, Power Output can be very useful to verify that the used gear ratio is correct
• Added the new loggable parameter "ExtRxVoltage" which is the voltage read by the auxiliary connector ("extra voltage") available on some Futaba receivers (already telemetrically transmitted on the RX slot 0)
• Now with SPM4649T receivers the voltage seen on “Telemetry” page of TX for “Volts” sensor is that read from the “V Batt” connector of the 4649T RX (in the “Flight Log” page the voltage reported for “Receiver” continue to be the Servo Voltage of Brain2 as before)
• Now Fades calculations work with SRXL2 protocol also with DX6 or DX7 Gen2 EU version transmitters working only at 22ms (it is required a new 4651T firmware that responds as required by the protocol, to the bind status interrogation)
• Revised the range of Fine tuning by dials / potentiometers / Trim increasing PID range for tail, aileron and elevator with some update of the min and max values
• For those who, after setup, use pitch curves with reduced negative values (reproductions, some beginners, etc.), the storage of dials values are now also performed with collective pitch values between -100% and zero
• Eliminated repetitions of EVENTS when the motor fast start of Autorotation Bailout is running
• Revised for F.Port the “Frame Rate” calculation due to the different frame rate in ACCST mode (9ms) and in the new ACCESS mode (7ms)
• Eliminated the annoying false alarms generated with SRXL2 receivers if during setup with a USB powered control unit the power is removed and restored to the receiver and servos
• When in demo mode, if a configuration file is loaded, the type of control unit from which the file has been saved is recognized and the correct scheme for that type of unit is displayed
[MORE]

version 3.3.027

2020年7月7日 Version 3.3.027
• Added the management for logging in real time or into Flight logs also the Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC telemetry data
• Added in the Spektrum Integration (only) the telemetry selection also for Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC
• Added a message if “Also Spektrum AVIAN / FIRMA ESC telemetry” is selected when SRXL2 is not selected
• For the old Brain/iKon control units (1) the automatic reporting of obsolete firmware to be updated has been restored following numerous reports of problems due only to the incredibly old firmware used
• For F.Port protocol used with ACCESS transmission (7mS frame rate) improved the flow of telemetry data’s
• Events: further increased the delta value that trigger and un-trigger the event “Throttle output limit reached”
• During firmware update if an error occurs, now software does not close itself, but an error message with explanations is generated
• Wizard panel 3 “Receiver Selection (Input)”: added info’s related to the telemetry with S.Bus or S.Bus2
• Wizard panel 3 “Receiver Selection (Input)”: added info’s about satellite’s type when Spektrum SRXL2 or SRXL is selected
• Wizard panel 3: after "PPM/SUMO", "Spektrum DSM2" & "Spektrum DSMX” instructions, added some info’s related to ESC/Thermal telemetry
• Modified under the top “?” menu, the label “About” in to “Release Notes”
• On the start of Release Notes completed and cleared which are the SW and FW actual versions
• Revised the random number generator in Demo Mode for Servo Voltage to do not exceed 8,4V
• Added in the Motor Type list of page 1 of the Wizard “Egodrift” brand
• Download Flight Logs window: now it is possible to directly download a Flight Log with a double click on it
• Under DIAGNOSTIC => Vibration tab the value for the new Global Vibrations” parameter become red if greater than 200
• New version of README_for_ESC_datas_log_and_telemetry.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Analogic_integration_by_TX_dials.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Spektrum_Integration.pdf document
• New version of README_for_Jeti_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf document
• New version of README_for_OpenTX_Integration.pdf document
• New version of README_for_HOTT_telemetry_and_integration_for_BRAIN.pdf document
• New version of README_for_MSH51610_Dongle_Bluetooth_Brain.pdf document
• Revised Russian instructions
• Revised French instructions
• Revised labels, instructions and balloons (English and Italian) also some labels / names on integrations
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code

version 3.3.006

20 févr. 2020 Version 3.3.006
• Corrected in OpenTX Integrations “Servo0 angle” displayed value
• Corrected in OpenTX Integrations “Blade Number” & “Blade Length” functions when “Flybarred” is selected
• Added a workaround fix for the OpenTX Bug that when Fail Safe is set to “No Output”, instead of sending no signal, send -115% signals to all channels and then set fail safe flag. From now on, out of range values so high are discarded
• Improved timing for H130R & H140R swashplates movements to eliminate some little interactions
• Introduced a workaround for users with Spektrum DXe or DXi transmitters that works only with DSMX 22ms protocol to connect to two DSMX satellites binded by our flight controller at 11mS
• Added under Help menu the Help Online submenu (FAQ, How To, Forum, Blog)
• Added to names of Wizard panels 2 and 3 “(Input)”. Added to names of Wizard panels 6 and 7 “(Output)”
• Updated version of Brain.bin file for Jeti Integration
• Revised French instructions
• Revised labels, instructions and balloons (also some labels / names on integrations)
• Improvements/optimization/compression/size reduction/speed up of the code