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-====== RangeX Pro Manual ======
+====== RangeX Epic DIY Manual ======
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 Purchasing the BNFs with the InstantFly Kit includes the pre-mentioned procedures. However, going through these processes offers a comprehensive understanding and allows optional adjustments for personalized drone preferences. Our preset settings cater to beginners and experienced pilots, facilitating cinematic flying.
+===== Content of Shipment =====
+  * RangeX Epic CFK Kit
+  * Standoffs and Screws
+  * 3D Kit
+  * Silicon Battery Pad
+===== Tools needed =====
+  * Soldering Iron
+  * Solder
+  * M2 Screwdriver
+  * M3 Screwdriver
+  * Cutter Knife
+  * HotAir Gun or Lighter
+  * Cable Cutters
+===== Safety information =====
+===== Building Steps =====
+==== Step - Frame ====
+Screw the frame together
+==== Step - Electronics preparation ====
+=== LEDS ===
+{{:public:rangex_epic_led.jpg?400|}}
+Solder AWG XY wire to the the + and - pad's of the cob led strip. Then apply double sided tape to the cob led strip. Then we recommend to coat the solder connection with silcone coating.
+=== ESC ===
+{{:public:rangex_epic_esc.jpg?400|}}
+Solder a AWG XY wire to the + and - pad's of the esc. Also solder two additional red and black AWG XY wires the + and - pad's of the esc.
+=== Receiver ===
+{{:public:rangex_epic_rx.jpg?400|}}
+Grab your TBS Diversity RX and solder the following 5 wires provided with the rx.
+  * Red --> RX 5v
+  * Black --> RX GND
+  * Yellow --> RX TX
+  * White --> RX RX
+  * Green --> RX CH5
+  * We also recommend to coat the rx.
+=== FC ===
+{{:public:rangex_epic_fc.jpg?400|}}
+Grab your FC, add the silicone standoffs and coat the underside of it. Then solder the TBS diversity RX to the FC using the 4 wires. You can also solder two wires providing 5v and GND for the rc switch. You can also see that we pretinned the gps connections.
+=== DJI O3 ===
+{{:public:rangex_epic_o3.jpg?400|}}
+Grab your O3 unit and then loosen the two front facing + screws on the bottom of the unit.
+Now remove the camera connector carefully.
+Then proceed to remove the 4 M2 screws on the camera housing.
+Now you can unscrew the two + screws on the side of the camera housing and start to carefully pry the housing apart.
+Then you remove the camera connector carefully by lifting it up on it's edged.
+Now you can use a sharp object to carefully remove the glue from the silicone grommet.
+Once the glue is removed you can now push the silicone grommet facing outwards the camera unit and pull by side. Then slide the cable trough the hole on the back of the housing.
+Now pull the longer 15cm cable through that opening and connect the camera connector.
+Now you can close up the camera housing again and screw it back together with the two + screws.
+Now carefully add the silicone grommet again.
+Watch out for the right direction and slowly work the silicone back in place.
+Then you can put the aluminium plate on the bottom of the o3 unit back in place securing the connector.
+Now also remove the other two + screws on the bottom side of the unit.
+Now grab the 3d printed o3 holders provided in the kit and screw them onto the bottom of the o3 unit using the M1.6 screws.
+Now you can also remove the original o3 antenna and screw the antenna holder back in place.
+==== Step - Motors ====
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+Add the 4 motors to the arms. You may have to bend the wires down onto a flat surface first. We recommend to use blue loctite for the 12mm M3 motor screws.
+==== Step - Mount LED's ====
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+Now you can mount the LED's to the side braces of the frame facing downwards. The cables should be facing backwards.
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+Now tape the LED's on both sides for additional support and to protect the pads.
+==== Step - Immortal T and Cable Management ====
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+Get your Immortal T extra extetnded antenna and put it into the provided TPU mount. Now route the cables along the arm including the Immortal T and LED cables. Then tape them into place.
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