====== FlowX V3 Frame Build Manual ====== ===== Introduction ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-1.jpg?nolink |}} Welcome to the FlowX V3 Frame Build Manual. This guide will walk you through the complete frame assembly process step by step. ===== Step 1 – Top Plate ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-49.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Place the top plate on a flat surface • Ensure the countersunk side is facing downward ===== Step 2 – Install Arms ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-47.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Insert M3x12 mm screws • Position the arms exactly as shown • Do not fully tighten yet ===== Step 3 – Middle Plate ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-43.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Add the middle plate • Align all holes • Tighten the screws evenly ===== Step 4 – TPU Spacers ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-42.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install 6 mm TPU spacers • Secure them using M3x15 mm screws ===== Step 5 – Gorilla Mount ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-36.jpg?nolink&600 |}} TBS Lucid Flight Stack: Install the Gorilla Mount as shown Other Flight Stacks: Use M3x28 mm screws Tip: Do not overtighten TPU parts. ===== Step 6 – TPU VTX Mount ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-33.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install the TPU VTX mount for DJI O4 (Pro) or DJI O3 • Use M2x5 mm screws • Add aluminum washers on the backside of the plate ===== Step 7 – TPU Pod Mount ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-30.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Push the TPU pod mount into position • Insert an M3x20 mm standoff into the designated holes ===== Step 8 – Prepare Battery Plate ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-28.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Insert M3x20 mm screws • Add four 3 mm TPU spacers • Leave screws slightly loose for alignment ===== Step 9 – Install Battery Plate ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-24.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Mount the battery plate • Guide screws through: – Rear 6 mm TPU spacers – Front TPU pod mount ===== Step 10 – Check Your Build ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-21.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Flip the frame upside down • Compare your build with the image above ===== Step 11 – Standoffs ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-18.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install six M3x20 mm standoffs • Secure the two rear standoffs with M3x6 mm screws ===== Step 12 – TPU Antenna & GPS Mount ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-13.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Slide the antenna & GPS mount onto the rear standoffs • Ensure correct orientation as shown ===== Step 13 – TPU Bottom Pod Mount ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-12.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Push the bottom pod mount onto the front standoffs • Insert an M3x15 mm standoff through the center hole ===== Step 14 – Camera Pod ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-10.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install the camera pod plates • Secure only the top pod mount for now • Use M3x8 mm screws ===== Step 15 – TPU Stack Cover ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-7.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Slide both TPU stack covers into place • Install the TPU RX mount • Insert an M3x20 mm standoff into the front RX hole • Use: – M3x10 mm screws at the pod mount – M3x8 mm screws at the RX mount ===== Step 16 – Bottom Plate ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-5.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install the bottom plate • Secure with two M3x6 mm screws ===== Step 17 – TPU Landing Gear ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-4.jpg?nolink&600 |}} • Install front and rear TPU landing gear • Use M3x20 mm screws ===== Finish ===== {{ :public:flowx_v3_frame_manual-1.jpg?nolink |}} Build complete! Your FlowX V3 Frame is now fully assembled and ready for electronics installation.