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Please visit the Benedini website for more information on his products: **[[http:// | Please visit the Benedini website for more information on his products: **[[http:// | ||
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===== Connecting to the TCB ===== | ===== Connecting to the TCB ===== | ||
The TCB has three RC outputs dedicated to the Mini. They are labeled Prop1, Prop2, and Prop3 which are the same labels used on the Mini. | The TCB has three RC outputs dedicated to the Mini. They are labeled Prop1, Prop2, and Prop3 which are the same labels used on the Mini. | ||
- | Note that the Mini has //two// Prop 1 connections, | + | Note that the Mini has //two// Prop 1 connections, |
Use male-to-male servo cables for the connection. The TCB will supply all the power necessary to the Mini. | Use male-to-male servo cables for the connection. The TCB will supply all the power necessary to the Mini. | ||
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===== Mini Setup ===== | ===== Mini Setup ===== | ||
- | Benedini provides a free configuration software called **TBS-Flash**. The Open Panzer TCB is only compatible with TBS Flash v3.0 or later. If you are using an earlier version, you must not only download the new version of TBS Flash, but also update the firmware on your Mini (use the Firmware Update button on the Misc tab in TBS Flash). | + | Benedini provides a free configuration software called **TBS-Flash**. The Open Panzer TCB is only compatible with TBS Flash v3, v4, or later. If you are using an earlier version, you must not only download the new version of TBS Flash from Benedini' |
- | TBS Flash has many features and configuration options we will not need. The information here is not a comprehensive overview of everything the Benedini sound card can do, but only a highlight of the specific settings we need in order for it to work with the Open Panzer TCB. Please read the Benedini manual to learn more about its other features. | + | TBS Flash has many features and configuration options we will not need. The information here is not a comprehensive overview of everything the Benedini sound card can do, but only a highlight of the specific settings we need in order for it to work with the Open Panzer TCB. Please read the Benedini manual to learn more about its other features |
- | In TBS Flash there are three tabs: Sounds, Parameter, and Misc. We discuss each one below: | + | In TBS Flash there are three tabs: Sounds, Parameter, and Diagnostic (the Diagnostic tab used to be called "Misc" in TBS Flash v3 and earlier). We discuss each one below: |
==== Sounds Tab ==== | ==== Sounds Tab ==== | ||
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You don't have to use all these sounds if there are some you don't need or want. You may want to forego some sounds (for example User Sounds or Squeaks) and use those slots for advanced sound-play options such as //Dynamic In//, //Dynamic Loop//, and //Dynamic Out// (you can read more about these features in the Benedini Flash manual). | You don't have to use all these sounds if there are some you don't need or want. You may want to forego some sounds (for example User Sounds or Squeaks) and use those slots for advanced sound-play options such as //Dynamic In//, //Dynamic Loop//, and //Dynamic Out// (you can read more about these features in the Benedini Flash manual). | ||
- | When all your sounds are imported, it's a good idea to save a soundfile to disk as backup. You also need to load all the sounds onto your Mini by clicking the **Write Sound to Device** button. | + | When all your sounds are imported, it's a good idea to save a soundfile to disk as backup. You also need to load all the sounds onto your Mini by clicking the **write Sounds** button. |
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==== Parameter Tab ==== | ==== Parameter Tab ==== | ||
- | The Parameter tab is where we specify how the Mini will be controlled. The screenshot below highlights the important areas. | + | The Parameter tab is where we specify how the Mini will be controlled. The screenshot below highlights the important areas that related to the TCB. You are free to use any of the other many settings the Mini provides, but you will need to read about those in the manual from Benedini. |
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- | The other settings in TBS Flash you can set as you like and are not discussed here. When you have the Parameter tab configured as shown above, make sure you click the **Write Device** button to save these settings to your Mini. It is also recommended you save a copy of the parameter file to your hard-drive for backup. | + | The other settings in TBS Flash you can set as you like and are not discussed here. When you have the Parameter tab configured as shown above, make sure you click the **write Param** (Flash v4) or **Write Device** |
- | ==== Misc Tab ==== | ||
- | On the Misc tab you need to import a PropSettings file and write it to your device. | ||
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- | Download the file to your computer, click the **Load** File button | + | ==== Diagnostic / Misc Tab ==== |
+ | The third tab is called **Diagnostic** in Flash v4 but was called the **Misc** tab in Flash v3. On this tab you need to set the prop settings to the numbers shown below. These settings let the Mini know what range of signals to expect from the TCB. You can type them in manually or just import one of the PropSettings files below, select the one that matches your version of Flash and your version of the Mini: | ||
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That's it! Your Mini is ready to go. | That's it! Your Mini is ready to go. | ||
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