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-====== FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual ======
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-===== Introduction =====
+======= Introduction =======
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+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.
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 ====== Complete DIY Manual ======
+===== Step 1 – Bottom Plate & Arms =====
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-Prepare the bottom plate with M3x10mm Screws as shown above.
+• Prepare the bottom plate
+• Install M3x10 mm screws as shown
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-Lay out the arms.
+• Lay out the arms in their correct orientation
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-Put on the middle. plate and tighten the screws.
+• Install the middle plate
+• Tighten all screws evenly
+===== Step 2 – Motor Installation =====
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-Screw on the motors with M2x10mm screws. Use blue loctite.
+• Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws
+• Apply blue Loctite
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-Tape the motorwires neatly to the arms.
+• Tape the motor wires neatly along the arms
+===== Step 3 – Conformal Coating (Bottom Side) =====
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-Apply Conformal coating the bottom side of the AIO FC.
-Tip: Conformal coating is visible under UV Light.
+• 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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-Stick M2x12mm screws through the frame plate and fix them in place with rubber donut spacers.
-Install the rubber grommits in the fc mounting holes and mount it on the frame.
+• 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 and pre-tin the motorwires. There should be some slack.
+• 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 motorwires to the ESC pads.
+• Solder the motor wires to the ESC pads
+===== Step 7 – Main Power Wires =====
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-Cut the main powerwires to about 10cm and pretin both ends.
+• 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.
+• Solder the main power wires to the FC power pads
+===== Step 8 – Front TPU Bottom Mount =====
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-Prepare the front bottom TPU mount by pushing a M2x20mm Standoff into the designated hole.
+• Insert an M2x20 mm standoff into the TPU bottom mount
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-Push the front bottom TPU mount into the frame and stick M2xScrews through.
+• Push the TPU mount into the frame
+• Insert M2 screws through the mount
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-Screw on M2x20mm Standoffs on the exposed screwends.
+• Secure with M2x20 mm standoffs
+===== Step 9 – Rear Standoffs =====
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-Install M2x20mm Standoffs with M2x8mm Screws on the rear of the frame.
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+• Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear
-Prepare the TPU top pod&capacitor mount by pushing in a M2x20mm Standoff.
+• 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
-Prepare the capacitor by stripping a bit of insulation off the wires, wrapping them around the cap legs tightly and then soldering them.
+• Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs
-Black=Ground/Minus -> Short leg
-Red=Plus -> Long leg
+• Solder securely
-Then cut off the excess legs
+• Black = Ground / – (short leg)
+• Red = Plus / + (long leg)
+• Trim excess capacitor legs
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-Apply liquid rubber/plastidip on the exposed solderjoints.
+• Apply liquid rubber / Plasti Dip to exposed solder joints
+===== Step 12 – Capacitor Installation =====
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-Push the capacitor into the tpu mount and install it in the front of the frame.
+• Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount
+• Install the assembly at the front of the frame
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-Cut the capacitor wires to length and solder them to the fc power pads.
+• 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 camera power wire also to the fc power pads. This step can be kind of hard so take your time to create a nice solderjoint.
+• Cut and solder the naked action cam power wire to the FC power pads
-In the next step we will solder the XT30 connector to the powerwires, only do this step if you plan to fly with different sizes of batteries, if you plan to use all the same batteries, skip this step for now.
+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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-Cut two pieces of shrink tube and put them on the main powerwires.
+• Slide two pieces of heat shrink onto the power wires
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-Cut the powerwire to length and solder the ends to the XT30 connector.
-Insulate the solderjoints with the shrinktube.
+• Cut wires to length
+• Solder to the XT30 connector
+• Insulate joints using heat shrink
+===== Step 15 – Conformal Coating (Top Side) =====
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-Now that everything is soldered to the fc, apply conductive coating to the top of the fc.
+• Apply conformal coating to the top of the FC
+===== Step 16 – Receiver Preparation =====
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-Prepare the Receiver by pretinning the solderpads.
+• Pre-tin the receiver solder pads
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-Solder the rx wires and install the rx antenna with a small bend so the bind button is accessible.
-Then put shrinktube over it.
+• 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 and mount the rx on top of it. Use a cover provided that fits your fc the best.
+• Install the TPU FC cover
+• Mount the receiver on top
+• Use the cover that best fits your FC
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-Install the rx antenna on the back left arm with the TPU RX antenna mount and two zipties.
+• 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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-Push on the TPU GPS mount on the rear standoffs.
+• Install the TPU GPS mount on the rear standoffs
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-The next step is preparing the GPS wire for installation.
+• Prepare the GPS wiring
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-The top right picture is for referencing the length. The gps wire should reach from the connector of the fc to the rear end of the frame.
+• Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing)
-Cuit the wires to length, put shrinktube over the wires and solder the wires together in the right configuration. if you use the same hardware as we do, refer to the picture above.
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+• Add shrink tube
+• Solder wires according to your hardware configuration
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-To get maximum GPS Performance, twist the wire and shield it with copper tape. Then insulate it with shrinktube or tape.
+• Twist GPS wires
+• Shield with copper tape
+• Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance
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-Install the GPS on the frame and plug the connector to the fc.
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+• Install the GPS module
-Screw on the TPU O4/O3 Mount with M1,6x8mm Screws.
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+• Plug the connector into the FC
-Secure the GPS module with shrinktube or tape.
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+• Secure the GPS using shrink tube or tape
+===== Step 19 – O4 / O3 Air Unit =====
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-Screw on the O4/O3 Air unit. Then Open up the O4/O3 Air unit by unscrewing the screws on top and carrefully remove the VTX antennas.
+• Install the O4/O3 air unit
+• Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas
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-Carefully feed the antennas through the TPU VTX Antenna mount.
+• Feed antennas through the TPU VTX antenna mount
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-Reconnect the Antennas to the UFL Connectors on the VTX. Close the VTX by screwing down the top screws.
+• Reconnect U.FL antennas
-Push the TPU VTX antenna mount on the rear standoffs.
+• 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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-Screw on the first side of the camera pod with M2x8mm Screws.
+• Install the first camera pod plate using M2x8 mm screws
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-Screw on two M2x20mm Standoff with M2x8mm screws.
+• Install two M2x20 mm standoffs
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-Install the O4/O3 Air unit camera with M2x5mm screws.
+• Install the O4/O3 camera using M2x5 mm screws
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-Screw on the second pod plate.
+• Install the second pod plate
+===== Step 21 – Top Plate =====
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-Screw on the top frame plate.
+• Install the top frame plate
+===== Step 22 – Battery Mount Options =====
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-There are two options for battery mounting. If you want to use different kinds of batteries use the provided silicone battery pad. If you plan on using all the same batteries, use the fitting TPU battery mount.
+• Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad
-To install the TPU battery mount, solder the XT30 Connector to the XT30 pcb plate first before soldering the powerwires. Then insulate the solderjoints with liquid rubber and let it dry. Then screw it into the TPU Mount with M2x8mm Screws.
+• 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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-For installing propguards screw the Carbon parts to the TPU propguards with M2x7mm Screws.
+• 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.