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TBS TANGO 2 Radio
Compact all-in-one Remote Control Radio with TBS Crossfire System
The TBS TANGO 2 remote control is an all-in-one system made for R/C enthusiasts. It features a built-in
TBS Crossfire MicroTX radio module. Input controls are provided by full-size hall gimbals. A bright display
shows the radio status and telemetry.
Key features
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Compact and ergonomic All-in-one (AIO) radio
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Integrated TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX - up to 250mW
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Runs TBS FreedomTX, a temporary OpenTX fork
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Industry's lowest latency - only achievable with an AIO solution!
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Travel and beginner friendly
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Full-size digital hall gimbals
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Unconventional low-profile switches for transportability, reliability and durability
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Foldable antenna - also doubles as a kickstand
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TBS CLOUD ready (future proof)
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Digital trim buttons (compatible with traditional R/C aircraft)
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Solid build with quality components
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R evision 2020-02-02
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- Page 1 TBS TANGO 2 Radio R evision 2020-02-02 Compact all-in-one Remote Control Radio with TBS Crossfire System The TBS TANGO 2 remote control is an all-in-one system made for R/C enthusiasts. It features a built-in ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Overview Detailed overview Getting ready Power up USB Joystick Configuration controls Changing stick mode Changing channel mixing and end-points Flying Wings Radio configuration menu Radio setup Memory card Global functions Hardware Version Calibration Model configuration menu General overview ... - Page 3 Stick trim Battery protection Alert prompts Inside the radio Removing the battery Changing the flight stick mode Adjusting throttle ratchet strength Adjusting stick tension Adjusting stick range Upgrading / changing the gimbals Changing gimbal springs Swapping antenna type Firmware upgrade ...
- Page 4 0 - 40 C ° Size: W 157 x L130 x H70 mm (H50 mm folded) Weight: 345 grams Kit contents: 1x TBS TANGO 2 Radio Controller, 1x Soft gimbal springs, 1x SD-card pre-setup 4 ...
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Page 5: Overview
Overview The following diagrams indicates the essential input controls (green) and features (red) of the radio. 5 ... -
Page 6: Detailed Overview
Detailed overview Power button, status LED, neck-strap hook and Left gimbal and configuration menu buttons OLED display Radio control buttons Rocker switch, power button, ports and speaker Left two-position (A/L1) and three-position (B/L2) Right two-position (D/R1) switch and three-position ... -
Page 7: Getting Ready
Getting ready Getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task. In most cases plug&play when using TBS equipment. Power up Press and hold the Power-button for three seconds until the animation completes. The TBS TANGO II screen will welcome you and the power button lights up yellow. ... -
Page 8: Configuration Controls
Configuration controls To navigate and configure the radio, the left-side buttons and right-side selector wheel are used. These are the control inputs for the configuration menu system: ● Menu Quick-press enters the model setup. First page is the TBS CROSSFIRE configuration (LUA) ○... -
Page 9: Changing Stick Mode
Setup The radio comes ready to go. Simply bind (push MENU, enter Crossfire TX folder, and select the BIND command) to your favorite model and you’re ready to fly. However, if you are not a Mode 2 (throttle left) pilot, you will need to make some changes. ... -
Page 10: Changing Channel Mixing And End-Points
Changing channel mixing and end-points For detailed channel mixing, rates, and end-point settings, it is recommended to set up these on the flight controller side (CleanFlight, BetaFlight, RaceFlight, APM, PX4, Pixhawk, etc.), for anything else than flying wings. Flying Wings ... -
Page 11: Radio Configuration Menu
Radio configuration menu Changing settings on the TBS TANGO 2 is done using the OLED display and controlled using the Rocker-switch/Enter-button. L ong-press the Menu-button to enter the radio configuration menu. Radio setup Configures the major features of the radio ●... - Page 12 Continuation of radio setup ● Vario - Generates the tone/sound of a glider variometer, uses altitude or vertical speed telemetry data Haptic - For physical tactile feedback, not ● applicable to TANGO II Continue of radio setup Alarms ...
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Page 13: Memory Card
Continuation of radio setup ● Units - Metric and imperial units for telemetry values ● Play delay - Delays playing sounds associated with the mid-position of 3-position switches ● USB mode - Set which mode to use when USB-C cable is connected ... -
Page 14: Hardware
Hardware Configure all the installed input sticks, switches and buttons Sticks - Perform the calibration of the ● hall-effect magnetic gimbals Pots - Not applicable to TANGO II ● ● Switches - Sets the type of switches ... -
Page 15: Calibration
Calibration Re-perform the gimbal stick calibration ● If the initial calibration was incorrect, re-do it by pressing the Enter-button and follow the instructions ● IMPORTANT : on the final step, do NOT move the sticks to their combined extremes (e.g. top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right). ... -
Page 16: Model Configuration Menu
Model configuration menu All the model specific settings are accessible by pushing the Menu-button. Here you configure the currently active model (name visible on the home screen). To change the active model, l ong-press Enter and choose the “Select Model” view. General overview ... -
Page 17: Create Models
Create models When creating a new model the wizard guides you through step-by-step. Press the Page-button to go to the next screen ● Select model type - Pick the base for the new model, the type of aircraft ... -
Page 18: Detailed Configuration
Detailed configuration Enter the more detailed model configuration menu by q uick-pressing the Menu-button . TBS Crossfire menu For those familiar with the TBS CROSSFIRE LUA script on OpenTX, this is the same menu. CROSSFIRE configuration for TANGO II ... -
Page 19: Opentx Configuration Menu
OpenTX configuration menu Changing detailed OpenTX settings can be done in the main OpenTX configuration menu. Q uick-pressing the Menu-button to enter the configuration menu and switch screens with the Page-button. OpenTX setup Configures the general OpenTX features Model name... -
Page 20: Radio Setup
● T-Source - Throttle input control source T-Trim - Throttle trim allowed ● ● Preflight - Trigger alert when the following checks fail ○ Checklist - Display contents of text file T-Warning - Throttle high warning ○ ○ S-Warning... -
Page 21: Inputs
Configure the selected flight mode Mode name - Identifiable name ● ● Trims - R, E, T, A when shown mean the mode has its own trim setting for that control ● Fade in - Smooth transition time in-between mode change ... -
Page 22: Outputs
Outputs On the output screen each channel can be adapted to the mechanical characteristics of the model ● CH1-CH32 - Servo/output control channel, specific configuration screens Curves Custom curves can be used either in input formatting or mixers CV1-CH16... - Page 23 Special functions This is the place where switches can be used to trigger special functions such as trainer mode, soundtrack playback, speech output of variables etc. 1-64 - Special function, specific configuration ● screens Custom scripts Select and configure Lua scripts and their inputs, these ...
- Page 24 received by the receiver RSNR - Uplink receiver signal-to-noise ○ ratio RFMD - Uplink received frequency ○ mode - to scale the 300% Crossfire LQ down to 3x 100%, 2 = 150Hz Mode, 1 = 50Hz Mode, 0 = 4Hz Mode (forced telemetry) ...
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Page 25: Display
Display The display screen is where the telemetry view screens are configured ● Screen 1-4 - Specific telemetry values 25 ... -
Page 26: Usage
Usage Neck-strap The optional neck-strap hooks into the center of the radio. It is made of metal, so it will last a life-time. You will need to purchase the neck-strap hook to attach to the radio, and then you can use a neckstrap of your choice. -
Page 27: Status Indicator
Set failsafe Configuring the CROSSFIRE failsafe state settings is done via the CROSSFIRE menu. Your model needs to be bound and running for the failsafe setting to work. 1. Press the Menu-button and select CROSSFIRE Menu, select TANGO II XF 2. - Page 28 Stick trim Adjusting the stick trim while in use is easy. Double-press the Rocker-switch/Enter-button, an audible feedback will sound and the corresponding stick direction will highlight on the display. Just the rocker-switch to adjust the trim. Double-press to change to a different stick direction. Press Exit when finished. ...
- Page 29 Alert prompts The remote will raise an alert when one of the following events happen: 1. Battery low alert - described in the previous section 2. Telemetry data about the low RSSI 3. Telemetry lost alert 4. Idle warn is activated and the timer is expired More alerts can be programmed by the OpenTX “Special Function”...
- Page 30 Inside the radio To change the battery, stick mode, travel range, throttle ratchet, or gimbals, you will need to open up the remote control. Warranty will still intact, of course. First remove the two rubber covers on the back-side by using a plastic spudger to lift the tabs out of the housing. ...
- Page 31 Removing the battery The battery is attached to the radio using a special hook & loop pad - making it easily removable to service the internals. It has a temperature sensor to keep it safe while in use and charging. If your battery is broken, you can get a replacement from TBS (or make a custom one) and install it directly in place of the ...
- Page 32 Adjusting throttle ratchet strength The radio comes with a smooth throttle from the factory. Adjusting how easy it moves can be adjusted by using a screwdriver and turning the left screw on the metal bracket, as shown in the following photo. Counter-clockwise to decrease the tension and clockwise to increase the tension. ...
- Page 33 Adjusting stick range On the PRO-model, the range of motion of the elevator and throttle can be adjusted. The default is no limit. Adjust the screws shown in the following photo. Clockwise to increase the limit. There are 2x M1.4x6 machine thread screws included with every Tango 2 PRO.
- Page 34 Lift the mainboard along with the gimbals out of the housing. The gimbal support pegs are inserted on the mainboard holes and easily pulls out. Insert the new gimbal(s) and re-assemble the radio. There are no electrical connections between the gimbal and the remote. Recalibration will be required after this step! ...
- Page 35 Remove the gimbals from the radio and unscrew the spring tension holder, as shown in the following photo. Unhook the stock springs and re-attach the new ones. This can be a bit tedious and only recommended for experienced users. A special trick is to first attach the springs to the lever, keeping tension on it with a tweezer, and then installing back the plastic holster and looping in the spring.
- Page 36 Swapping antenna type The radio comes with a built-in antenna, but it can be changed to an external SMA connector so different antennas can be used. Remove the mainboard from the housing to expose the housing - be careful when unhooking the U.FL antenna connector, remove the rubber retainer first. ...
- Page 37 Firmware upgrade Updates to the remote is applied using our TBS AGENT software. This takes care of all the downloading of the latest firmware, verification- and upgrade process. Plug in the remote control, start the TBS Agent, and wait for the latest firmware to download.
- Page 38 Attention These Long Range Systems are capable to use radio frequency transmissions and output power that may be not allowed in your country. The radio will arrive locked to your country’s regulations! Please always check your local RF legislation to set the frequency and output power according with the regulation. ...