Where can I find the software (GUI) for changing settings on the Helix?
Published on November 7, 2014 in sections Downloads, Letus Helix, SoftwareCurrently, the recommended firmware version is 2.56 b2 for non-encoded Helixes and 2.63 b0 for encoded Helixes. You can download the latest version of the Letus/BaseCam GUI software from the locations below. GUI for firmware version 2.43 b6 GUI for firmware versions 2.55 b9 or 2.56 b2 GUI for firmware version 2.63 b0 (used for […]
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Published on November 6, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareIf you have the Bluetooth module option on your Helix, you can connect to it remotely via an Android device. In the Google Play store, search for “SimpleBGC” (firmware versions 2.43 b9 and below) or “SimpleBGC32” (firmware versions 2.55 b9 and above) by BaseCam Electronics. Install the application. Connect via Bluetooth on your device to […]
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Published on November 4, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareOn Windows Go to Devices and Printers on your computer Click the Add a Device Button Click on the Letus Helix (it may take several seconds to appear) Enter Bluetooth Code: 7777 Wait for the connection to complete “Letus-Helix” should show up under “Devices and Printers”. Right click on this and select “Properties”, then go to […]
0 0 Read moreThe GUI says “Motor is missing steps”. What does that mean?
Published on November 3, 2014 in sections Hardware, SoftwareYou may see a red error message in the GUI that states “Motor is missing steps”. You can ignore that error. It is not applicable to the Helix and will not impair functionality.
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Published on October 28, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwarePower Power is a measure of the electrical current being supplied to the motors. If you set your Helix on the table with the motors on, you can turn the tilt motor and feel the amount of force it takes to move it from one magnet to another (this is called “slipping poles.” Lower power makes […]
0 0 Read moreHow to install the Basecam GUI on Windows
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareDownloading and Installing the Basecam GUI (Graphical User Interface) The Basecam GUI (Graphical User Interface), designed by Basecam electronics, is the graphical user interface that allows you to interact with the Letus Helix and change settings used in its operation. The latest software can be found at https://kb.letus.net/where-to-get-the-helix-software/ and the manual can be found at […]
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Published on October 27, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareDownload and install the appropriate CP210x USB driver from Silicon Labs website. Use the Universal Windows Driver for Windows 10 computers (VCP Windows driver for Windows 7/8 computers). Use the Mac OS X Driver for Macs. Connect the Helix to a USB port on your computer using a miniUSB cable Open the SimpleBGC GUI software Choose […]
0 0 Read moreHow to load new profiles onto the Helix from the GUI
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareProfiles are text files that can be sent by e-mail and saved in your computer. They contain all the settings to determine how the Helix will operate. If you need to restore your profiles back to the default profiles for your Helix, you can find them at this page. Loading all five profiles at once […]
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