public:flowxminiv2
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revision | ||
| public:flowxminiv2 [2026/02/17 12:46] – laurin | public:flowxminiv2 [2026/03/16 16:08] (current) – admin | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| - | ====== FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual ====== | + | {{htmlmetatags> |
| - | ===== Introduction ===== | + | ======= 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. | Welcome to the FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual. | ||
| Line 107: | Line 110: | ||
| • Prepare the bottom plate | • Prepare the bottom plate | ||
| + | |||
| • Install M3x10 mm screws as shown | • Install M3x10 mm screws as shown | ||
| Line 116: | Line 120: | ||
| • Install the middle plate | • Install the middle plate | ||
| + | |||
| • Tighten all screws evenly | • Tighten all screws evenly | ||
| Line 122: | Line 127: | ||
| • Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws | • Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws | ||
| + | |||
| • Apply blue Loctite | • Apply blue Loctite | ||
| Line 140: | Line 146: | ||
| • Insert M2x12 mm screws through the frame | • Insert M2x12 mm screws through the frame | ||
| + | |||
| • Secure them with rubber donut spacers | • Secure them with rubber donut spacers | ||
| + | |||
| • Install rubber grommets into the FC mounting holes | • Install rubber grommets into the FC mounting holes | ||
| + | |||
| • Mount the FC onto the frame | • Mount the FC onto the frame | ||
| Line 148: | Line 157: | ||
| • Cut motor wires to length | • Cut motor wires to length | ||
| + | |||
| • Leave a small amount of slack | • Leave a small amount of slack | ||
| + | |||
| • Strip and pre-tin the wire ends | • Strip and pre-tin the wire ends | ||
| Line 160: | Line 171: | ||
| • Cut main power wires to approx. 10 cm | • Cut main power wires to approx. 10 cm | ||
| + | |||
| • Pre-tin both ends | • Pre-tin both ends | ||
| Line 174: | Line 186: | ||
| • Push the TPU mount into the frame | • Push the TPU mount into the frame | ||
| + | |||
| • Insert M2 screws through the mount | • Insert M2 screws through the mount | ||
| Line 184: | Line 197: | ||
| • Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear | • Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear | ||
| + | |||
| • Secure using M2x8 mm screws | • Secure using M2x8 mm screws | ||
| Line 195: | Line 209: | ||
| • Strip a small section of insulation from the wires | • Strip a small section of insulation from the wires | ||
| + | |||
| • Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs | • Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs | ||
| + | |||
| • Solder securely | • Solder securely | ||
| - | Polarity: | ||
| • Black = Ground / – (short leg) | • Black = Ground / – (short leg) | ||
| + | |||
| • Red = Plus / + (long leg) | • Red = Plus / + (long leg) | ||
| Line 212: | Line 228: | ||
| • Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount | • Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount | ||
| + | |||
| • Install the assembly at the front of the frame | • Install the assembly at the front of the frame | ||
| Line 217: | Line 234: | ||
| • Cut capacitor wires to length | • Cut capacitor wires to length | ||
| + | |||
| • Solder them to the FC power pads | • Solder them to the FC power pads | ||
| Line 224: | Line 242: | ||
| • Cut and solder the naked action cam power wire to the FC power pads | • 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) ===== | ===== Step 14 – XT30 Connector (Optional) ===== | ||
| Line 236: | Line 254: | ||
| • Cut wires to length | • Cut wires to length | ||
| + | |||
| • Solder to the XT30 connector | • Solder to the XT30 connector | ||
| + | |||
| • Insulate joints using heat shrink | • Insulate joints using heat shrink | ||
| Line 252: | Line 272: | ||
| • Solder RX wires | • Solder RX wires | ||
| + | |||
| • Bend antenna slightly so the bind button remains accessible | • Bend antenna slightly so the bind button remains accessible | ||
| + | |||
| • Cover with shrink tube | • Cover with shrink tube | ||
| Line 259: | Line 281: | ||
| • Install the TPU FC cover | • Install the TPU FC cover | ||
| + | |||
| • Mount the receiver on top | • Mount the receiver on top | ||
| + | |||
| • Use the cover that best fits your FC | • Use the cover that best fits your FC | ||
| Line 265: | Line 289: | ||
| • Mount the RX antenna on the rear left arm | • Mount the RX antenna on the rear left arm | ||
| + | |||
| • Secure using two zip ties and the TPU antenna mount | • Secure using two zip ties and the TPU antenna mount | ||
| Line 279: | Line 304: | ||
| • Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing) | • Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing) | ||
| + | |||
| • Add shrink tube | • Add shrink tube | ||
| + | |||
| • Solder wires according to your hardware configuration | • Solder wires according to your hardware configuration | ||
| Line 285: | Line 312: | ||
| • Twist GPS wires | • Twist GPS wires | ||
| + | |||
| • Shield with copper tape | • Shield with copper tape | ||
| + | |||
| • Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance | • Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance | ||
| Line 291: | Line 320: | ||
| • Install the GPS module | • Install the GPS module | ||
| + | |||
| • Plug the connector into the FC | • Plug the connector into the FC | ||
| Line 301: | Line 331: | ||
| • Install the O4/O3 air unit | • Install the O4/O3 air unit | ||
| + | |||
| • Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas | • Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas | ||
| Line 310: | Line 341: | ||
| • Reconnect U.FL antennas | • Reconnect U.FL antennas | ||
| + | |||
| • Close the air unit | • Close the air unit | ||
| + | |||
| • Push the TPU antenna mount onto the rear standoffs | • Push the TPU antenna mount onto the rear standoffs | ||
| + | |||
| + | • Connect the VTX with the air unit cable. | ||
| ===== Step 20 – Camera Pod ===== | ===== Step 20 – Camera Pod ===== | ||
| Line 339: | Line 374: | ||
| • Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad | • Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad | ||
| + | |||
| • Same batteries only: Use the TPU battery mount | • Same batteries only: Use the TPU battery mount | ||
| TPU battery mount installation: | TPU battery mount installation: | ||
| • Solder XT30 to PCB plate | • Solder XT30 to PCB plate | ||
| + | |||
| • Insulate with liquid rubber | • Insulate with liquid rubber | ||
| + | |||
| • Screw into TPU mount using M2x8 mm screws | • Screw into TPU mount using M2x8 mm screws | ||
| Line 358: | Line 396: | ||
| {{ : | {{ : | ||
| - | 🎉 Congratulations! Your build is complete! | + | Congratulations! Your build is complete! |
| All that’s left is Betaflight configuration, | All that’s left is Betaflight configuration, | ||
| - | You’re now ready to fly 🚀 | + | You’re now ready to fly. |
public/flowxminiv2.1771332374.txt.gz · Last modified: by laurin
