TBS TANGO FPV REMOTE Manual

Manual is about: All-in-one Remote Control System for FPV

Summary of FPV REMOTE

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    Tbs tango fpv remote revision 2016-07-16 all‐in‐one remote control system for fpv the tbs tango fpv remote control is an all-in-one system made for fpv enthusiasts. It features built-in video receiver and a slot for jr-compatible radio modules. Input controls are provided by quality quad ball-bearin...

  • Page 2: Table Of Content

    Table of content attention overview detailed overview powering up remote control channel mapping configuration menu main menu drone menu remote menu display menu setup installing r/c radio module transmitter stick mode connecting goggles usage changing video receiver frequency remote led status indi...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Specifications type: all-in-one fpv remote control rc system: jr-compatible expansion module, e.G. Tbs crossfire fpv system: 5g8 vrx receiver, 40ch antenna: r/c: module specific vtx: 5g8 5dbi patch antenna, optional external sma port fpv channels: boscam a, b, e, fatshark, raceband display: lcd 4.2-...

  • Page 4: Attention

    Attention these long range systems are capable to use radio frequency transmissions and output power that may be not allowed in your country. Please always check your local rf legislation to set the frequency and output power according with the regulation. A general rule for rc aircrafts is that the...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview the following diagram indicates the essential input controls and features of the radio. 5.

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    Detailed overview jr-module slot, dsc, micro-usb, tbs-port (for goggles), power button and speaker display and neck-strap connector left gimbal for throttle and yaw, and digital pad for trims right gimbal for aileron and elevator, and digital pad for trims three-position (a/l2), two-position (b/l1) ...

  • Page 7: Powering Up

    Powering up getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task. In most cases plug&play when using tbs equipment. Power up press and hold the power-button for half a second to turn on the remote. The tbs tango screen will welcome you and the power button starts to flash green. Factory mode p...

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    Remote control channel mapping the channel arrangement of the ppm output to the rf module is dependant on the kind of flight controller that is hooked-up on the receiver side. In the configuration menu, you can change the mapping by changing the model type to match your particular setup. Ppm channel...

  • Page 9: Configuration Menu

    Configuration menu changing settings on the tbs tango is done using the lcd display and controlled using the rocker-switch and vrx buttons. To enter and navigating the configuration menu system: • enter configuration menu - long press on the rocker-switch, 3 seconds • menu navigation - scroll back a...

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    Drone menu specific profile for the model you are controlling • back - return to previous menu • name - unique name for the model profile • type [cleanflight, dji naza, pixhawk, op-taulabs] - flight controller used on the model, allows further switch/dial mapping on supported fcs (dji/px) • sw e [an...

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    Display menu adjust the video display parameters on the remote • back - return to previous menu • contrast [055, 0 to 99] - tune the contrast • contrast [050, 0 to 99] - tune the brightness • hue [060, 0..99] - tune the color hue • turn off display - shut off the display when using goggles or just t...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup installing r/c radio module a jr-compatible radio module needs to be installed in the slot of the back of the remote. The crossfire transmitter module is recommended, as it utilizes the latest crsf-protocol, but any transmitter module with ppm stream will work as well. Check the tbs crossfire ...

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    Transmitter stick mode when talking about transmitter stick modes we are referring to how the transmitter is configured to control the airplane i.E. Which sticks operate which controls on the aircraft. By default the remote is set up with mode 2, which is the most common type. 13.

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    Connecting goggles if you like to use fpv goggles, these can be connected to the remote using a special custom flat cat5 goggle-cable (provided). The cable carries both video and power to compatible fatshark-video goggles. If you like to turn off the lcd display while using the goggles, enter the co...

  • Page 15: Usage

    Usage changing video receiver frequency use the “scan”, “up”, or “down” buttons on the left-hand side to change the video receiver frequency. Up-button • long press - reset the video rx channel to the home-channel (changed in the configuration menu) • short press - jump to the next video rx channel,...

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    Remote led status indicator when the remote is powered on, the led behind the button will flash green. The built-in lipo battery is charged every time a 5v power source is connected to the micro-usb connector. Button led indicator status ▀ ▀ ▀ green blinking remote powered on ▀ ▀ ▀ red backup batter...

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    Alert prompts the remote will raise an alert when one of the following events happen: • battery low alert - described in the previous section • telemetry data about the low rssi, for rf module is set to xjt • telemetry data about the low battery voltage, for rf module is set to xjt • idle warn is ac...

  • Page 18: Opening Up The Remote

    Opening up the remote to change the stick mode or changing the throttles tick ratchet, you will need to open up the remote control. First remove the seven (7) screws on the backside and locate the area shown in the photo below. If you can’t open up the remote control, you probably forgot the 7th scr...

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    Adjusting throttle ratchet strength use a screwdriver to adjust the right-most screw; counter-clockwise to decrease the tension and clockwise to increase the tension. If you rather prefer a smooth sliding stick, increase the tension of the other metal bracket. Replacing battery the battery in the ra...

  • Page 20: Factory Mode

    Factory mode the factory mode is only needed when fine-tuning or troubleshooting the remote. Main menu main menu for the factory mode • back - exit out of the factory mode • calibration - calibrate the end-points of the sticks, dials and switches • test setting - menu display update rate and discard...

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    Flip all the switches to their up-position. • next - to the next step in the procedure now, now all the switches through their range until each one turns to green. If a few does not register, try flipping it back to up-position and then move it down again. • next - to complete the procedure 21.

  • Page 22: Frsky Xjt

    Frsky xjt despite being one of the most popular r/c systems, frsky’s rf modules and even receivers are notorious for interfering with 5.8ghz receivers, video transmitters or other 2.4ghz r/c systems. When designing the tango we have taken every precaution possible to ensure a interference-free opera...

  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade updates to the transmitter and receiver is applied using our tbs agent software. This takes care of all the downloading of the latest firmware, verification- and upgrade process. Plug in the remote control, start the tbs agent, and wait for the latest firmware to download. Then clic...

  • Page 24: Good Practices

    Good practices we have compiled a list of all of practices which have been tried and tested in countless environments and situations by the tbs crew and other experienced fpv pilots. Follow these simple rules, even if rumors on the internet suggest otherwise, and you will have success in fpv. ● star...

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    ● improving the antenna gain on the receiver end is better than increasing the output power (except in rf-noisy areas). More tx power causes more issues with rf on your plane. 500mw is plenty of power! ● try to achieve as much separation of the vtx and r/c receiver as possible to lower the rf noise ...