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-====== FlowX Mini V2 Frame Build Manual ======+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-og:image=(https://wiki.fpvframe.ch/_media/public:icon_fpvframe.png)}}
  
-===== Introduction ===== +======= Introduction ======= 
-{{ :public:flowx_mini_ii_frame_manual-1.jpg?nolink |}}+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.
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 • Prepare the bottom plate • Prepare the bottom plate
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 • Install M3x10 mm screws as shown • Install M3x10 mm screws as shown
  
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 • Install the middle plate • Install the middle plate
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 • Tighten all screws evenly • Tighten all screws evenly
  
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 • Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws • Install the motors using M2x10 mm screws
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 • Apply blue Loctite • Apply blue Loctite
  
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 • Insert M2x12 mm screws through the frame • Insert M2x12 mm screws through the frame
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 • Secure them with rubber donut spacers • Secure them with rubber donut spacers
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 • Install rubber grommets into the FC mounting holes • Install rubber grommets into the FC mounting holes
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 • Mount the FC onto the frame • Mount the FC onto the frame
  
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 • Cut motor wires to length • Cut motor wires to length
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 • Leave a small amount of slack • Leave a small amount of slack
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 • Strip and pre-tin the wire ends • Strip and pre-tin the wire ends
  
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 • Cut main power wires to approx. 10 cm • Cut main power wires to approx. 10 cm
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 • Pre-tin both ends • Pre-tin both ends
  
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 • Push the TPU mount into the frame • Push the TPU mount into the frame
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 • Insert M2 screws through the mount • Insert M2 screws through the mount
  
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 • Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear • Install M2x20 mm standoffs at the rear
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 • Secure using M2x8 mm screws • Secure using M2x8 mm screws
  
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 • Strip a small section of insulation from the wires • Strip a small section of insulation from the wires
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 • Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs • Wrap wires tightly around the capacitor legs
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 • Solder securely • Solder securely
  
-Polarity: 
 • Black = Ground / – (short leg) • Black = Ground / – (short leg)
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 • Red = Plus / + (long leg) • Red = Plus / + (long leg)
  
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 • Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount • Insert the capacitor into the TPU mount
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 • Install the assembly at the front of the frame • Install the assembly at the front of the frame
  
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 • Cut capacitor wires to length • Cut capacitor wires to length
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 • Solder them to the FC power pads • Solder them to the FC power pads
  
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 • 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.+Take your time — this step requires clean, precise solder joints.
  
 ===== Step 14 – XT30 Connector (Optional) ===== ===== Step 14 – XT30 Connector (Optional) =====
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 • Cut wires to length • Cut wires to length
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 • Solder to the XT30 connector • Solder to the XT30 connector
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 • Insulate joints using heat shrink • Insulate joints using heat shrink
  
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 • Solder RX wires • Solder RX wires
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 • Bend antenna slightly so the bind button remains accessible • Bend antenna slightly so the bind button remains accessible
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 • Cover with shrink tube • Cover with shrink tube
  
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 • Install the TPU FC cover • Install the TPU FC cover
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 • Mount the receiver on top • Mount the receiver on top
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 • Use the cover that best fits your FC • Use the cover that best fits your FC
  
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 • Mount the RX antenna on the rear left arm • Mount the RX antenna on the rear left arm
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 • Secure using two zip ties and the TPU antenna mount • Secure using two zip ties and the TPU antenna mount
  
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 • Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing) • Trim wires to length (reference image for sizing)
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 • Add shrink tube • Add shrink tube
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 • Solder wires according to your hardware configuration • Solder wires according to your hardware configuration
  
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 • Twist GPS wires • Twist GPS wires
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 • Shield with copper tape • Shield with copper tape
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 • Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance • Insulate with shrink tube or tape for maximum performance
  
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 • Install the GPS module • Install the GPS module
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 • Plug the connector into the FC • Plug the connector into the FC
  
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 • Install the O4/O3 air unit • Install the O4/O3 air unit
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 • Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas • Open the top cover and carefully remove antennas
  
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 • Reconnect U.FL antennas • Reconnect U.FL antennas
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 • Close the air unit • Close the air unit
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 • Push the TPU antenna mount onto the rear standoffs • Push the TPU antenna mount onto the rear standoffs
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 +• Connect the VTX with the air unit cable.
  
 ===== Step 20 – Camera Pod ===== ===== Step 20 – Camera Pod =====
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 • Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad • Mixed batteries: Use the silicone battery pad
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 • 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
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 • Insulate with liquid rubber • Insulate with liquid rubber
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 • Screw into TPU mount using M2x8 mm screws • Screw into TPU mount using M2x8 mm screws
  
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-🎉 Congratulations! Your build is complete!+Congratulations! Your build is complete!
 All that’s left is Betaflight configuration, binding your transmitter and goggles, and installing propellers. All that’s left is Betaflight configuration, binding your transmitter and goggles, and installing propellers.
-You’re now ready to fly 🚀+You’re now ready to fly.
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