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Update the build-in TRACER

1. Power up your MAMBO and connect it by

USB-C

2. In the prompt, select

USB Agent (HID)

3. Wait for the MAMBO XF to show up (green/

orange dot

4. Click on

Manage

5. Navigate to the

Firmware tab

6. Select a firmware version an click on

Upgrade/

refresh/ downgrade

7. Hit

Update and wait for the Agent to finish it

Update the SD card content

You can download the content manually from the

MAMBO shop page

when you scroll down  - make sure

to select the correct version depending on your FreedomTX version.

1. Power up your MAMBO and connect it by

USB-C

2. In the prompt, select

USB Storage (SD)

3. Wait for your PC to mount the drive

4. Copy the complete content into the SD card of

the MAMBO and override the existing files

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Summary of Contents for TBS TRACER

Page 1: ...main on the bleeding edge of capabilities paired with the ease of use and overall robustness that TBS products are known for Key features Ergonomic All in one AIO radio Integrated TBS TRACER Micro TX...

Page 2: ...USB Joystick SD card content FAQ How To Videos Configuration controls Changing stick mode Changing channel mixing and end points Flying Wings Radio configuration menu Tools Memory card Radio setup Gl...

Page 3: ...play Usage External module Neck strap Bind Model ID Set failsafe Set up switch warning Installing the battery TRACER functions Stick trim Battery protection Alert prompts Inside the radio Changing the...

Page 4: ...i module Connection to a WiFi hotspot Firmware upgrade Backing up the SD card content Update FreedomTX Update the build in TRACER Update the SD card content OpenTX mixer bypass Gimbal destination Prog...

Page 5: ...output power and radio environment Gimbals Full size Digital Hall Gimbals TANGO 2 Gimbals upgradeable to PRO folding Controls 2x Quad full size hall gimbals 2x Two position switches 2x Three position...

Page 6: ...and simple task In most cases plug play when using TBS equipment FAQ If you got any questions left after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section Note This manual is written based on F...

Page 7: ...Overview The following diagrams indicate the essential input controls green and features red of the radio 7...

Page 8: ...Detailed overview Power button left gimbal Display and speaker Right gimbal rocker switch JR bay with installed TBS CROSSFIRE module Grip pads on the back Audio jack USB port 8...

Page 9: ...ound files and scripts can be found on the TBS website How to update the sd card video TANGO 2 video series Please make sure you download the correct content for your FreedomTX or OpenTX version The m...

Page 10: ...odel setup Long press enters the radio configuration Page Quick press skips through the different configuration views Long press enters the telemetry view or navigates to the previous page in the menu...

Page 11: ...g to how the remote is configured to control the airplane i e which sticks operate which controls the aircraft You can swap the stick gimbals by opening up the remote covered later on in the manual By...

Page 12: ...he mixing end point and reverse settings can be configured in channel settings after you have set up a new flying wing model 1 Quick press the MENU button to enter the Model Setup 2 Change to the Mixe...

Page 13: ...led using the Rocker switch Enter button Long press the MENU button to enter the radio configuration menu Tools Browse your LUA tools Here you can quickly access your LUA tools scripts like BetaFlight...

Page 14: ...etup Configures the major features of the radio Date Current date Time Current time no timezone or daylight Battery range Span of the graphical radio battery meter on the main views must be 3 4 to 4 2...

Page 15: ...ed Backlight When the Display should turn on Continuation of radio setup Splash screen How long to display the start up screen PWR off delay How long do you need to hold the power button to start the...

Page 16: ...are inserted on channels 1 4 when creating a new model Mode Determines which sticks move which controls the airplane Invert Rotary inverter the way the rotary works when selecting stuff not the genera...

Page 17: ...es Sets the type of switches Battery calibration Use a multimeter to measure and input the voltage RTC battery shows the actual RTC battery voltage Check RTC checks the voltage of the RTC battery Vers...

Page 18: ...page 6 CALIBRATION If the initial calibration was incorrect re do it by pressing the Enter button and follow the instructions IMPORTANT on the final step do NOT move the sticks to their combined extr...

Page 19: ...et Clear flight timers and telemetry Statistics Metrics on the model and radio Model select Manage your models and categories Left column Lists categories navigate through them with PAGE Right column...

Page 20: ...his can be aborted any time by pressing EXIT Press the Page button to go to the next screen Select model type Pick the base for the new model the type of aircraft Answer each step to generate the fina...

Page 21: ...features Model name Specify profile name Timer1 Timer2 Timer3 Countdown timers Name Specify timer name Persistent When the timer will be set to 0 Minute Notification every minute passed Countdown not...

Page 22: ...nal RF Settings when an external module is connected Off when internal TRACER is used Global functions Use global functions Model Match allows you to bind a receiver to just this model Flight modes Cr...

Page 23: ...lobal variables Commonly shared values G1 G9 Specific configuration screens Inputs Allows setting one or more input formatting rules to each stick axis Rud Ele Thr Ail Specific input configuration scr...

Page 24: ...control channel specific configuration screens Curves Custom curves can be used either in input formatting or mixers CV1 CV16 Curves specific configuration screens Logical switches These are logic swi...

Page 25: ...uts these can be used to perform complex mixes LUA1 LUA7 LUA script specific configuration screens Telemetry This groups all the basic telemetry related settings RSSI Receiver Received Signal Strength...

Page 26: ...MAMBO Vario Generates the tone sound of a glider variometer Source Specify data source Range Usable signal range Center Equilibrium value Display The display screen is where the telemetry view screens...

Page 27: ...slide in your module Now enable the external module in the model settings and select the correct protocol type for your module For the TBS CROSSFIRE you need to use it to CRSF If you use a CROSSFIRE s...

Page 28: ...ap hooks into the center of the radio It is made of metal so it will last a lifetime There you can use a neck strap of your choice We recommend the ETHIX neck strap which is available from TBS or your...

Page 29: ...s during the binding check the TRACER manual as well as the FAQ section for other problems Model ID When you bind a receiver you can set up if it should only bind to a specific receiver This feature i...

Page 30: ...Select the Set failsafe menu item and wait for the failsafe to be stored on the receiver Set up switch warning 1 Press the MENU button and navigate with the PAGE button to the SETUP page 2 Scroll dow...

Page 31: ...the right direction to avoid shorts or reverse polarity TRACER functions For detailed information on the functions of the in build TRACER model please check out the TRACER manual In there you can find...

Page 32: ...3 34V Shutdown voltage 20 seconds countdown prompt recharge as soon as possible The MAMBO can be charged during the flight In case your battery becomes empty while you are in the air simply connect a...

Page 33: ...avel range throttle ratchet or gimbals you will need to open up the remote control Warranty will remain intact of course Then remove the four 4 screws as indicated in the following photo with an M2 5...

Page 34: ...flight modes will have the throttle on either the left or right side requiring it to be non sprung Modifying it is a matter of screwing in the throttle lock screw and loosening the other The rest is c...

Page 35: ...ease the tension and clockwise to increase the tension If you rather prefer a ratchet clicking stick loosen the left screw entirely and increase the tension of the right screw Adjusting stick tension...

Page 36: ...urchased separately The default is no limit Adjust the screws shown in the following photo Clockwise to increase the limit There are 2x M1 4x6 machine thread screws included with every MAMBO Recalibra...

Page 37: ...Then remove the sixteen 16 screws holding the mainboard to the housing and gimbals Do not remove the trim switch screws Disconnect the speaker cable 37...

Page 38: ...the mainboard holes and easily pulled out Insert the new gimbal s and re assemble the radio Flap the PCB over the front shell slide the switches into their holes place the trim switches with a tweezer...

Page 39: ...w the spring tension holder as shown in the following photo Unhook the stock springs and re attach the new ones This can be a bit tedious and only recommended for experienced users A special trick is...

Page 40: ...drill or Dremel Do not cut the complete notch as it is designed to hold the nut of the SMA connector The easiest way to do this the right way is to pre notch the center of the cutout and then use a dr...

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Page 42: ...ually reconnect by Connect is required Forget WiFi erases all saved networks and their passwords Upgrade starts the self update for the WiFi firmware FW 2 03 or later required MAVLink UDP TCP MAVLink...

Page 43: ...d and unpack the firmware files for the WiFi module from TBS Connect the TRACER TX to your radio and power it up On your PC or phone search for a new WiFi network like TBS_TRACER _AP_xxxxxx Connect yo...

Page 44: ...ame of the found network you want to connect to the name will be entered for you Enter your password and hit Connect Disconnect When you refresh the WebUI page after a few seconds you will see the IP...

Page 45: ...s backup is not necessary for the update itself but it can save you some trouble if something goes wrong Keep it safe on your PC 1 Power up your MAMBO and connect it by USB C 2 In the prompt select US...

Page 46: ...sh downgrade 7 Hit Update and wait for the Agent to finish it Update the SD card content You can download the content manually from the MAMBO shop page when you scroll down make sure to select the cor...

Page 47: ...rottle Rudder Use this sequence when configuring your flight controller You can activate it under TRACER TX Radio Settings Gimbal Dst FreedomTX FreedomTX mixer active bypass deactivated TC Mode 1 4 By...

Page 48: ...Self holding switch Switch F If you want the momentary switch F to behave like switch A you can set up the Sticky function on the Special Functions page 48...

Page 49: ...in the mixer instead of the button Instant trim How does it work Hold the sticks in the position where your plane is flying leveled and hit the button where you assigned the function to Now the stick...

Page 50: ...the switches in the Mixer page of your model to a channel you d like it to be For detailed information on the mixer page have a look at Painless360 s OpenTX video series In Agent X Lite M the TRACER a...

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