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TBS TANGO 2 Radio

Revision 2021-07-02

Compact all-in-one Remote Control Radio with TBS Crossfire System

The TBS TANGO 2 remote control is an all-in-one system made for R/C enthusiasts. It features a built-in

TBS Crossfire MicroTX radio module. Input controls are provided by full-size hall gimbals. A bright display

shows the radio status and telemetry.

Key features

Compact and ergonomic All-in-one (AIO) radio

Integrated TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX - up to 500/250mW (rev3/ re2)

Runs TBS FreedomTX, a temporary OpenTX fork

Industry’s lowest latency - only achievable with an AIO solution!

Travel and beginner friendly

Full-size digital hall gimbals

Unconventional low-profile switches for transportability, reliability and durability

Foldable antenna - also doubles as a kickstand

TBS CLOUD ready (future proof)

Digital trims (compatible with traditional R/C aircraft)

Solid build with quality components

Multi module capable (rev2 + 3)

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Содержание TANGO 2

Страница 1: ...ures Compact and ergonomic All in one AIO radio Integrated TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX up to 500 250mW rev3 revision1 2 Runs TBS FreedomTX a temporary OpenTX fork Industry s lowest latency only achievable w...

Страница 2: ...stick SD card content Configuration controls Changing stick mode Changing channel mixing and end points Flying Wings Radio configuration menu Tools Crossfire Menu is missing Memory card Radio setup Gl...

Страница 3: ...ap Bind Model ID Set failsafe Set up switch warning Crossfire functions Status indicator Stick trim Battery protection Alert prompts Inside the radio Removing the battery Changing the flight stick mod...

Страница 4: ...e Backing up the SD card content Update FreedomTX Update the build in Crossfire Update the SD card content Update from FreedomTX 1 XX to 1 2X or later Firmware dependencies Programming examples LQ war...

Страница 5: ...s Channels 8 or 12 channels CROSSFIRE Operating range Variable depending on output power and radio environment Gimbals Full size hall sensor gimbals Adjustable vertical range Adjustable spring tension...

Страница 6: ...estion after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section Note This manual is written based on FreedomTX 1 26 Crossfire 4 11 and WiFi 1 41 If some functions are not available for you pleas...

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

Страница 8: ...p hook and OLED display Left gimbal and configuration menu buttons Radio control buttons Rocker switch power button ports and speaker Left two position A L1 and three position B L2 switch Right two po...

Страница 9: ...ll appear where you can activate USB joystick mode This mode will work with the most common simulators available SD card content The latest SD card content for sound files and scripts can be found on...

Страница 10: ...configuration LUA Long press enters the radio configuration Page Quick press skips through the different configuration views Long press enters the telemetry view or navigate to the previous page in th...

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

Страница 12: ...The 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 Mix...

Страница 13: ...your LUA tools Here you can quickly access your LUA tools scripts like BetaFlight or Kiss Lua To be listed in this place they need to be located under SD card SCRIPTS TOOLS Crossfire Menu is missing...

Страница 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...

Страница 15: ...ight When the Display should turn on Do not use ON to avoid inburnings Continuation of radio setup Splash screen How long to display the start up screen PWR off delay How long you need to hold the pow...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 19: ...ear 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 Lists...

Страница 20: ...p This 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 f...

Страница 21: ...r the configuration menu and switch screens with the Page button OpenTX setup Configures the general OpenTX features Model name Specify profile name Timer1 Timer2 Timer3 Countdown timers Name Specify...

Страница 22: ...Trim Throttle trim allowed Preflight Trigger alert when the following checks fail Checklist Display contents of text file T Warning Throttle high warning S Warning Defined switch state warning Center...

Страница 23: ...for smooth transitions between modes Configure the selected flight mode Mode name Identifiable name Trims R E T A when shown mean the mode has its own trim setting for that control Fade in Smooth tran...

Страница 24: ...is set up you will not see any stick movement on the receiver side Outputs On the output screen each channel can be adapted to the mechanical characteristics of the model CH1 CH32 Servo output control...

Страница 25: ...ial functions This is the place where switches can be used to trigger special functions such as soundtrack playback speech output of variables etc 1 64 Special function specific configuration screens...

Страница 26: ...Sensors Detailed informations on the Crossfire related Sensors can be found in the CROSSFIRE manual Set the Warning Critical level to 75 and 65 Start Stop discovery Start End sensor search Add a new s...

Страница 27: ...button on the main screen Usage Neck strap The optional neck strap hooks into the center of the radio It is made of metal so it will last a life time You will need to purchase the neck strap hook to...

Страница 28: ...he Crossfire 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 is useful if you use a Mod...

Страница 29: ...tate 3 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 Scro...

Страница 30: ...lt in LiPo battery is charged every time a 5V power source is connected to the USB C connector Button LED indicator Status Green Remote powered on and receiver is bound or battery is fully charged rad...

Страница 31: ...mms by the push of a button Details can be found here Battery protection The battery protection in the remote is based on nominal voltage as follows Battery voltage Condition 3 81V and over Battery le...

Страница 32: ...the following events happen 1 Battery low alert described in the previous section 2 Telemetry data about the low RSSI 3 Telemetry lost alert 4 When a timer is expired 5 Inactivity alarm More alerts c...

Страница 33: ...open up the remote control Warranty will still remain intact of course First remove the two rubber covers on the back side by using a plastic spudger to lift the tabs out of the housing Then remove th...

Страница 34: ...a replacement from TBS or make a custom one and install it directly in place of the original pack The stock battery provides 5000mAh for approx 8 hours of runtime Changing the flight stick mode Diffe...

Страница 35: ...ase 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 I...

Страница 36: ...se the limit There are 2x M1 4x6 machine thread screws included with every Tango 2 PRO Recalibration is required after adjustment Upgrading changing the gimbals Remove the twelve 12 screws holding the...

Страница 37: ...no electrical connections between the gimbal and the remote Recalibration will be required after this step Changing gimbal springs The radio comes with a set of softer springs pro only on the standar...

Страница 38: ...can be a bit tedious and only recommended for experienced users A special trick is to first attach the springs to the lever keeping tension on it with a tweezer and then installing back the plastic ho...

Страница 39: ...ose the housing be careful when unhooking the U FL antenna connector remove the rubber retainer first Unscrew the two screws holding the stock antenna in place remove the antenna and metal bracket Put...

Страница 40: ...Forget WiFi erases all saved networks and their passwords Upgrade starts the self update for the WiFI firmware Disabled at the moment UDP MAVLink enables disables the sending of MAVlink data over the...

Страница 41: ...find the whole process as video Connection to a WiFi hotspot Once your WiFI module is initiated you can now connect to external hotspot The easiest way is to connect it by the Web ui Connect the Cros...

Страница 42: ...s7 8 10 and macOS no drivers needed to use the application but an Internet connection is required to download the latest firmware versions Make sure you use the Agent X version 2 0 33 or later Detaile...

Страница 43: ...ware version an click on Upgrade refresh downgrade 8 Hit Update and wait for the Agent to finish it Update the build in Crossfire 1 Power up your Tango 2 and connect it by USB C 2 In the prompt select...

Страница 44: ...e update process stops at Verification and the T2 Display shows Pls update Crossfire When you leave the FreedomTX overview in the Agent X you ll find the Micro Tx in Bootloader mode update the Crossfi...

Страница 45: ...audio FreedomTX will warn you based on the LQ sensor There is no extra setup required The warning level can be set up in the Model settings Telemetry Self holding switches Switch E and F If you want...

Страница 46: ...n 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 have assigned the function to Now the st...

Страница 47: ...r connector or by looking in the Crossfire Lua Crossfire Tx About V1 About page version 1 01 PCB label V006G Initial release 250mW max power no module bay connector V2 About page version 1 2 PCB label...

Страница 48: ...bay including the required parts at the TBS shop Follow the steps in the picture below This is an easy task and can be done within 10 minutes easily Important note The FrSky XJT mini module does NOT w...

Страница 49: ...to assign the switches in the Mixer page of your model to a channel you d like it to be For detailed informations on the mixer page have a look at Painless360 s opentx video series The switches on cha...

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