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====== FlowX V3 Frame Build Manual ======
===== Introduction =====
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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 =====
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• Place the top plate on a flat surface
• Ensure the countersunk side is facing downward
===== Step 2 – Install Arms =====
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• Insert M3x12 mm screws
• Position the arms exactly as shown
• Do not fully tighten yet
===== Step 3 – Middle Plate =====
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• Add the middle plate
• Align all holes
• Tighten the screws evenly
===== Step 4 – TPU Spacers =====
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• Install 6 mm TPU spacers
• Secure them using M3x15 mm screws
===== Step 5 – Gorilla Mount =====
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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 =====
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• 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 =====
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• Push the TPU pod mount into position
• Insert an M3x20 mm standoff into the designated holes
===== Step 8 – Prepare Battery Plate =====
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• Insert M3x20 mm screws
• Add four 3 mm TPU spacers
• Leave screws slightly loose for alignment
===== Step 9 – Install Battery Plate =====
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• Mount the battery plate
• Guide screws through:
– Rear 6 mm TPU spacers
– Front TPU pod mount
===== Step 10 – Check Your Build =====
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• Flip the frame upside down
• Compare your build with the image above
===== Step 11 – Standoffs =====
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• Install six M3x20 mm standoffs
• Secure the two rear standoffs with M3x6 mm screws
===== Step 12 – TPU Antenna & GPS Mount =====
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• Slide the antenna & GPS mount onto the rear standoffs
• Ensure correct orientation as shown
===== Step 13 – TPU Bottom Pod Mount =====
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• Push the bottom pod mount onto the front standoffs
• Insert an M3x15 mm standoff through the center hole
===== Step 14 – Camera Pod =====
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• Install the camera pod plates
• Secure only the top pod mount for now
• Use M3x8 mm screws
===== Step 15 – TPU Stack Cover =====
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• 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 =====
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• Install the bottom plate
• Secure with two M3x6 mm screws
===== Step 17 – TPU Landing Gear =====
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• Install front and rear TPU landing gear
• Use M3x20 mm screws
===== Finish =====
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Build complete!
Your FlowX V3 Frame is now fully assembled and ready for electronics installation.