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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 trims (compatible with traditional R/C aircraft)
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Solid build with quality components
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- Page 1 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. ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Overview Detailed overview Getting ready Power up USB Joystick SD card content FAQ Note Configuration controls Changing stick mode Changing channel mixing and end-points Flying Wings Radio configuration menu Tools Memory card Radio setup Global functions ... - Page 3 Inputs Mixer Outputs Curves Logical switches Special functions Custom scripts Telemetry Display Usage Neck-strap Bind Model ID Set failsafe Status indicator Stick trim Battery protection Alert prompts Inside the radio Removing the battery Changing the flight stick mode Adjusting throttle ratchet strength ...
- Page 4 FAQ 4 ...
- Page 5 Yes, over USB-C Working temperature: 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 SD-card pre-setup 5 ...
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Page 6: Overview
Overview The following diagrams indicates the essential input controls (green) and features (red) of the radio. 6 ... -
Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Changing Stick Mode
Setup The radio comes ready to go. Simply bind (push MENU, enter Crossfire TX menu, 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 11: Changing Channel Mixing And End-Points
Flying Wings The TBS TANGO 2 supports channel mixing for flying wings . The mixing, end-point, and reverse settings can be configured in channel settings, after you have set up a new flying wing model. 1. Quick-press the Menu-button to enter the ... -
Page 12: 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. Tools Browse your LUA tools ... -
Page 13: Memory Card
Memory card Browse and look up the contents of the SD-card ● Use the R ocker-wheel and E nter-button to browse ● You can update the SD card contents by connecting the USB and selecting the SD card operation mode. - Page 14 Continue of radio setup ● Alarms - Audible alarms Battery low - Beep when battery ○ reaches this threshold Inactivity - Reminder if you have ○ forgotten to turn the radio off Memory low - Be notified when the ○...
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Page 15: Global Functions
● USB mode - Set which mode to use when USB-C cable is connected Continuation of radio setup Rx channel order - Determines the order ● in which the four primary controls (Rudder, Elevator, Aileron, and Throttle) are inserted on channels 1-4 when ... -
Page 16: Version
● Battery calibration - Use a multimeter to measure and input the voltage ● RTC battery - shows the actual RTC battery voltage ● Serial port - not yet supported Max. bauds - Specify communication baud ● rate between the T2 and the build-in Crossfire ... -
Page 17: 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 18: Create Models
● Rename category - Give the selected category a new name ● Erase category - deletes the category, only possible when there is no model in it Create models When creating a new model the wizard guides you through step-by-step. ... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Flight Modes
● 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 22 Allows setting one or more input formatting rules to each stick axis Rud/Ele/Thr/Ail - Specific input configuration ● screens Mixer This is where the actions on the controls will be mapped to servos ● CH1-CH32 - Servo/output control channel, specific configuration screens ...
- Page 23 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 24 Special functions This is the place where switches can be used to trigger special functions such as 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 can be used to perform complex mixes ...
- Page 25 ○ Start/ Stop discovery - Start/ End sensor search ○ Add a new sensor - Manually add sensor Delete all sensors - Remove all ○ ○ No insta. - disable it for the TANGO II Vario - Generates the tone/sound of a glider ●...
- Page 26 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 Model ID When you bind a receiver you can set up if it should only bind to a specific receiver. This feature is useful if you use Model without flight controller or different fc types or model settings. The ID must be set up before...
- Page 28 Status indicator When the remote is powered on, the LED behind the button will show the actual status of the remote. The built-in LiPo battery is charged every time a 5V power source is connected to the USB-C connector. Button LED indicator ...
- Page 29 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 30 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. When a timer is expired 5.
- Page 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 Adjusting stick range The range of motion of the elevator and throttle can be adjusted (on the standard model, the range screws need to be purchased separately.) The default is no limit. Adjust the screws shown in the following photo. Clockwise to increase the limit.
- Page 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 Firmware upgrade Updates to the remote and the build-in Crossfire is applied using our TBS AGENT software. Update the Radio with FreedomTx Power up your Tango II Start your Agent X Connect the Radio with your PC/ Mac On the radio select “Agent (HID)”...
- Page 39 TBS Agent X Download the installer from t eam-blacksheep.com/products/prod:agentx (Windows7/8/10 and macOS) - no drivers needed to use the application, but an Internet connection is required to download the latest firmware versions. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and enable the “Include Beta firmware” checkbox if you like to include beta releases in the available updates. ...
- Page 40 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. ...
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