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======= Introduction =======
In this Manual we will walk you through the build process of the FlowX Mini V2.
There is a frame only manual, and a complete Drone Manual.

====== FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual ======

Welcome to the FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual.
This guide will walk you through the complete assembly process step by step.

===== Step 1 – Mount Arms on Bottom Plate =====
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• Place the bottom plate on a flat surface

• Mount the arms as shown

• Secure using M3x10 mm screws

===== Step 2 – Middle Plate =====
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• Add the middle plate

• Align all arms correctly

• Tighten the screws to lock the arms in place

===== Step 3 – TPU Bottom Pod Mount =====
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• Press an M2x20 mm standoff into the TPU bottom pod mount

• Insert the mount into the gap between the bottom plate and middle plate

• Secure with two M2x8 mm screws

===== Step 4 – TPU RX Mount =====
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• Mount the TPU RX mount above the AIO

• Secure using M2x12 mm screws

===== Step 5 – TPU VTX Mount =====
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• Install the TPU VTX mount using M2x5 mm screws

• Place the DJI O4 / O3 unit on top of the mount

===== Step 6 – TPU Antenna & GPS Mount =====
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• Install two M2x20 mm standoffs using M2x8 mm screws

• Place the TPU antenna mount as shown

Optional:
• If using a GPS, install the TPU GPS mount beneath the antenna mount

===== Step 7 – Prepare TPU Pod Top & Capacitor Mount =====
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• Press M2x20 mm standoffs into the designated holes

• Prepare both the TPU pod top mount and capacitor mount

===== Step 8 – Install Pod Mount on Frame =====
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• Install the TPU pod mount

• Position it at the front of the middle plate

===== Step 9 – Pod Plates =====
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• Attach both pod plates

• Secure using M2x8 mm screws

===== Step 10 – Top Plate =====
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• Install the top plate

• Secure with M2x8 mm screws

===== Step 11 – TPU RX Antenna Mount =====
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• Install the TPU RX antenna mount using zip ties

• Slide the antenna into the mount

• Secure it with a second zip tie wrapped around the mount and arm

===== Finish =====

Congratulations!
Your FlowX Mini V2 Frame is now fully assembled and ready for electronics installation.


====== Complete DIY Manual ======

===== Step 1 – Bottom Plate & Arms =====
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• Prepare the bottom plate

• Install M3x10 mm screws as shown

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• Lay out the arms in their correct orientation

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• Install the middle plate

• Tighten all screws evenly

===== Step 2 – Motor Installation =====
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• Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws

• Apply blue Loctite

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• Tape the motor wires neatly along the arms

===== Step 3 – Conformal Coating (Bottom Side) =====
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• Apply conformal coating to the bottom side of the AIO FC

Tip:
Conformal coating becomes visible under UV light.

===== Step 4 – Flight Controller Mounting =====
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• Insert M2x12 mm screws through the frame

• Secure them with rubber donut spacers

• Install rubber grommets into the FC mounting holes

• Mount the FC onto the frame

===== Step 5 – Motor Wire Preparation =====
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• Cut motor wires to length

• Leave a small amount of slack

• Strip and pre-tin the wire ends

===== Step 6 – Motor Wire Soldering =====
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• Solder the motor wires to the ESC pads

===== Step 7 – Main Power Wires =====
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• Cut main power wires to approx. 10 cm

• Pre-tin both ends

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• Solder the main power wires to the FC power pads

===== Step 8 – Front TPU Bottom Mount =====
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• Insert an M2x20 mm standoff into the TPU bottom mount

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• Push the TPU mount into the frame

• Insert M2 screws through the mount

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• Secure with M2x20 mm standoffs

===== Step 9 – Rear Standoffs =====
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• Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear

• Secure using M2x8 mm screws

===== Step 10 – TPU Pod Top & Capacitor Mount =====
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• Press an M2x20 mm standoff into the TPU top pod & capacitor mount

===== Step 11 – Capacitor Preparation =====
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• Strip a small section of insulation from the wires

• Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs

• Solder securely

• Black = Ground / – (short leg)

• Red = Plus / + (long leg)

• Trim excess capacitor legs

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• Apply liquid rubber / Plasti Dip to exposed solder joints

===== Step 12 – Capacitor Installation =====
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• Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount

• Install the assembly at the front of the frame

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• Cut capacitor wires to length

• Solder them to the FC power pads

===== Step 13 – Naked Action Cam Power =====
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• Cut and solder the naked action cam power wire to the FC power pads

Take your time — this step requires clean, precise solder joints.

===== Step 14 – XT30 Connector (Optional) =====
Only perform this step if you plan to use different battery sizes.

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• Slide two pieces of heat shrink onto the power wires

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• Cut wires to length

• Solder to the XT30 connector

• Insulate joints using heat shrink

===== Step 15 – Conformal Coating (Top Side) =====
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• Apply conformal coating to the top of the FC

===== Step 16 – Receiver Preparation =====
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• Pre-tin the receiver solder pads

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• Solder RX wires

• Bend antenna slightly so the bind button remains accessible

• Cover with shrink tube

===== Step 17 – Receiver Installation =====
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• Install the TPU FC cover

• Mount the receiver on top

• Use the cover that best fits your FC

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• Mount the RX antenna on the rear left arm

• Secure using two zip ties and the TPU antenna mount

===== Step 18 – GPS Installation =====
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• Install the TPU GPS mount on the rear standoffs

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• Prepare the GPS wiring

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• Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing)

• Add shrink tube

• Solder wires according to your hardware configuration

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• Twist GPS wires

• Shield with copper tape

• Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance

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• Install the GPS module

• Plug the connector into the FC

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• Secure the GPS using shrink tube or tape

===== Step 19 – O4 / O3 Air Unit =====
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• Install the O4/O3 air unit

• Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas

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• Feed antennas through the TPU VTX antenna mount

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• Reconnect U.FL antennas

• Close the air unit

• Push the TPU antenna mount onto the rear standoffs

• Connect the VTX with the air unit cable.

===== Step 20 – Camera Pod =====
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• Install the first camera pod plate using M2x8 mm screws

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• Install two M2x20 mm standoffs

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• Install the O4/O3 camera using M2x5 mm screws

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• Install the second pod plate

===== Step 21 – Top Plate =====
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• Install the top frame plate

===== Step 22 – Battery Mount Options =====
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• Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad

• Same batteries only: Use the TPU battery mount

TPU battery mount installation:
• Solder XT30 to PCB plate

• Insulate with liquid rubber

• Screw into TPU mount using M2x8 mm screws

===== Step 23 – Prop Guards =====
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• Attach carbon parts to TPU prop guards using M2x7 mm screws

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• Mount prop guards to the arms using M2x10 mm screws through motor holes

===== Finish =====
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Congratulations! Your build is complete!
All that’s left is Betaflight configuration, binding your transmitter and goggles, and installing propellers.
You’re now ready to fly.