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 ====== FlowX V3 Frame Build Manual ======
-====Introduction====
+===== Introduction =====
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-This manual will guide you step by step through the assembly of your FlowX V3 Frame.
-====Top Plate====
+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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-Begin with the top plate, making sure the countersunk side is facing downward.
-====Install Arms====
+• 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 and position the arms as shown above.
-====Middle Plate====
+• 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 and tighten all screws securely.
-====TPU SPacers====
+• Add the middle plate
+• Align all holes
+• Tighten the screws evenly
+===== Step 4 – TPU Spacers =====
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-Install the 6 mm TPU spacers using M3x15 mm screws.
-====Gorilla Mount====
+• Install 6 mm TPU spacers
+• Secure them using M3x15 mm screws
+===== Step 5 – Gorilla Mount =====
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-If you are using the TBS Lucid Flight Stack, install the Gorilla Mount as shown above.
-If you are using a different stack, use M3x28 mm screws instead.
-====TPU VTX Mount====
+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 using M2x5 mm screws and aluminum washers on the backside of the plate.
-====TPU Pod Mount====
+• 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 place and insert an M3x20 mm standoff into the designated holes, as shown above.
-====Prepare Battery Plate====
+• 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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-Prepare the battery plate by installing M3x20 mm screws along with four 3 mm TPU spacers.
-====Install Battery Plate====
+• 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 through the rear 6 mm TPU spacers and the front TPU pod mount.
-====Controll your Build====
+• 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 over. Your build should now look like the image above.
-====Standoffs====
+• 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 using M3x6 mm screws.
-====TPU Antenna & GPS Mount====
+• 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 and GPS mount onto the rear standoffs. Ensure the orientation matches the image above.
-====TPU Bottom Pod Mount====
+• Slide the antenna & GPS mount onto the rear standoffs
+• Ensure correct orientation as shown
+===== Step 13 – TPU Bottom Pod Mount =====
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-Attach the bottom pod mount to the two front standoffs and insert an M3x15 mm standoff through the designated hole.
-====Camera Pod====
+• 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. For now, secure them only at the top pod mount using M3x8 mm screws.
-====TPU Stack Cover====
+• 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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-Install the TPU RX mount and insert an M3x20 mm standoff into the front hole of the RX mount.
-Use M3x10 mm screws at the pod mount and M3x8 mm screws at the front RX mount.
-Before tightening the RX mount, slide both TPU stack covers into position on each side.
-====Bottom Plate====
+• 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 using two M3x6 mm screws.
-==== TPU Landing Gear====
+• Install the bottom plate
+• Secure with two M3x6 mm screws
+===== Step 17 – TPU Landing Gear =====
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-Attach the front and rear TPU landing gear using M3x20 mm screws.
-====Finish====
+• Install front and rear TPU landing gear
+• Use M3x20 mm screws
+===== Finish =====
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-Assembly is now complete. Your FlowX V3 Frame is ready for the next build steps!
+Build complete!
+Your FlowX V3 Frame is now fully assembled and ready for electronics installation.