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 ====== NakeX 2.5 Complete Build Manual ======
+===== Step 1 – Top Plate & Standoffs =====
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-Start by adding Standoffs to the Top Plate Using M2x6mm Screws.
+• Install the standoffs onto the top plate
+• Secure using M2x6 mm screws
+===== Step 2 – Motor Installation =====
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-Install the Motors with M2x5mm screws.
+• Install all motors
+• Secure with M2x5 mm screws
+===== Step 3 – Conformal Coating (Bottom Side) =====
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-Apply Conformal Coating to the bottom side of the FC, if you dont plan to solder anything else there. If you use the Flywhoo Goku GN745 that we reconmend for this build, you dont have to worry about that though.
+• Apply conformal coating to the bottom side of the flight controller
-Tip: Shining a UV-Lamp on the FC clearly shows where Conformal coating is already applied.
-Be careful to not coat any of the Plugs!
+• Only do this if you do not plan to solder anything additional like GPS or LEDs on that side
+Tip:
+A UV lamp makes it easy to see where coating has already been applied.
+Be careful not to coat any connectors or plugs.
+===== Step 4 – Install Flight Controller =====
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-Install the FC on the Frame with M2x12mm screws. Use the Spacers provided with the FC so there is no way the FC could make contact with the Carbon Fibre, or else it might Fry itself when powered up. There should be 1-2mm of space between the FC and Carbon Plate.
-Pre-tin the Motorwire and power pads.
-We Solder at 450 Degrees Celsius and use TBS Solder to get proper solder connections.
+• Mount the FC using M2x12 mm screws
+• Use the spacers supplied with the FC
+• Ensure 1–2 mm clearance between the FC and the carbon plate
+Direct contact with carbon fiber may short the FC and destroy it when powered.
+• Pre-tin the motor wires and power pads
+Soldering setup:
+• Temperature: 450 °C
+• Solder: TBS solder (recommended)
+===== Step 5 – Motor Wire Preparation =====
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-Cut the Motor Wires to the right length. We cut the Wires at about in the middle of the FC when stretched in a straight line along the arms so there is a bit of slack that might save the FC Soldering pads in a crash.
+• Cut motor wires to length
-strip about 2mm of insulation, thist and pre-tin the ends of the motorwires.
+• Ideal length: about mid-FC position when routed straight along the arms
+• Leave a little slack to protect pads in a crash
+• Strip approx. 2 mm insulation
+• Twist and pre-tin the wire ends
+===== Step 6 – Motor Wire Soldering =====
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-Tape the Motorwires clean and tight to the frame plate and solder the wires to the ESC Pads.
+• Tape the motor wires neatly to the frame
+• Solder the wires to the ESC pads
+===== Step 7 – Capacitor Preparation =====
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-Prepare the capacitor by cutting the two legs to about 3mm and soldering 20AWG Wires to them.
-(Short Leg=-, Long Leg=+).
-Secure the soldering connection with shrinktube.
+• Trim capacitor legs to approx. 3 mm
+• Solder 20 AWG wires to the legs
+• Polarity:
+– Short leg = –
+– Long leg = +
+• Insulate connections using shrink tube
+===== Step 8 – Capacitor Installation =====
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-Solder the capacitor tho the FC Power Pads. The placement is important, so make shure the cap is positioned straight and in the middle of the plat as shown above.
+• Solder the capacitor to the FC power pads
+• Align it straight and centered on the plate, as shown
+===== Step 9 – Main Power Wires =====
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-Solder 16AWG wires to the power pads. They should be just a bit longer than the frame.
+• Solder 16 AWG power wires to the FC
+• Length should be slightly longer than the frame
+===== Step 10 – Naked Action Cam Power =====
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-Twist and cut the Naked Actioncam power Wire to about 10cm-11cm and also solder them to the FC power pads.
+• Cut the Naked Action Cam power wire to 10–11 cm
-This step can be a bit difficult, so take your time to produce a clean, uniform, shiny bubble.
+• Solder it to the FC power pads
+This step requires precision — take your time to form a clean, shiny solder joint.
+===== Step 11 – Conformal Coating (Top Side) =====
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-Now that everything is soldered, apply conformal coating to the top of the FC.
+• Apply conformal coating to the top side of the FC
+• Avoid all connectors and buttons
+===== Step 12 – TPU XT30 Mount =====
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-Install the TPU XT30 Mount on the rear end standoffs.
+• Install the TPU XT30 mount on the rear standoffs
+===== Step 13 – XT30 Connector Preparation =====
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-Prepare the male XT30 connector by soldering the PCB plate to it.
+• Solder the PCB plate onto the male XT30 connector
+===== Step 14 – XT30 Power Wiring =====
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-Cut the power wires to the right length and solder them to the XT30 connector.
+• Cut power wires to length
+• Solder them to the XT30 connector
+===== Step 15 – Insulation =====
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-Apply liquid rubber to the soldering connections.
+• Apply liquid rubber to all exposed power solder joints
+===== Step 16 – Receiver Preparation =====
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-cut the Receiver wires to about 5cm and solder them.
+• Cut receiver wires to approx. 5 cm
-Make a small bend in the antenna and put shrinktube around the whole thing so the bind button is accessible.
+• Solder the wires
+• Bend the antenna slightly
+• Cover everything with shrink tube
+• Ensure the bind button remains accessible
+===== Step 17 – Receiver Installation =====
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+• Install the receiver
+• Apply shrink tube over:
+– Capacitor
+– Power wires
+– Receiver
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+• Alternatively to shrinktube, tape can be used. If you decide to do this, wait until the VTX antennas are installed.
-Install the receiver and put shrinktube around the capacitor, power wires and receiver. Screw in the XT30 PCB Plate to secure the whole thing down.
+• Secure the assembly by screwing in the XT30 PCB plate
+===== Step 18 – TPU VTX Mount =====
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-Install the TPU VTX Mount on the O4/O3 Air Unit with M2x4mm Screws.
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+• Install the TPU VTX mount on the DJI O4 / O3 air unit
-Install the VTX on top of the FC and remove the four screws in the O4 air unit as shown above.
+• Use M2x4 mm screws
+===== Step 19 – VTX Installation =====
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+• Mount the VTX on top of the FC
+===== Step 20 – O4 Antenna Modification =====
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-Carefully lift the cover and remove the antenna UFL connectors. Be very careful as the ufl connectors are very delicate and break very easily.
+• Remove the four screws from the O4 air unit
+• Carefully lift the cover
+• Remove the U.FL antenna connectors
+These connectors are extremely delicate — proceed slowly.
+===== Step 21 – Antenna Routing =====
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-Push the antennas also through the shrink tube. Making space with pliers can help a lot.
+• Push the antennas through the TPU mount and shrink tube
+• Using pliers to gently open space can help
+===== Step 22 – Reassembly =====
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+• Reconnect the antennas
+• Reinstall and secure the O4 top cover
+===== Step 23 – Rear TPU Spacers =====
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+• Push the TPU rear spacers into place
+===== Step 24 – Camera Installation =====
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+• Install the O4 camera into the TPU camera mount
+• Use a zip tie to shorten excess cable for a clean layout
+===== Step 25 – Final Connections =====
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+• Connect the O4 air unit to the FC
+===== Step 26 – Bottom Plate =====
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+• Install the CFK bottom plate using M2x6 mm screws
+• Route the receiver antenna between the rear standoffs
+===== Step 27 – Antenna Securing =====
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+• Secure the receiver antenna to the frame using zip ties
+===== Step 28 – Action Cam Mount =====
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+• Install the TPU action cam mount
+• Secure with M2x8 mm screws
+===== Step 29 – Battery Pads =====
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+• Cut battery pads into two thin, even strips
+• Install lengthwise as shown
+Benefits:
+✔ Reduced weight
+✔ Excellent battery grip
+✔ Improved airflow to electronics
+✔ Sexy
+===== Finish =====
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+Congratulations!
+The major build work is complete.
+All that’s left is Betaflight configuration and minor ESC setup, install the props — and your NakeX 2.5 is ready to fly.