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Team Blacksheep TBS MAMBO Radio Manual

Compact all-in-one remote control radio with tbs tracer system
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TBS MAMBO Radio
Compact all-in-one Remote Control Radio with TBS Tracer system
The first radio with TBS Tracer built-in. And it fits your existing TBS Crossfire module through the JR bay!
TBS Tracer is the world's lowest latency radio link and builds upon the rock-solid reputation of the TBS
Crossfire code base. With the continued development and expansion of the TBS ecosystem, you will
remain on the bleeding edge of capabilities paired with the ease of use and overall robustness that TBS
products are known for.
Key features
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Ergonomic All-in-one (AIO) radio
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Integrated TBS Tracer Micro Tx- up to 1W
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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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Beginner friendly
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Unconventional switches on top for transportability
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Full-size digital hall gimbals (same as in Tango 2)
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Embedded antenna for super clean profile
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TBS CLOUD support (future proof)
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Solid build with quality components
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JR-bay for external modules
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Runs with common 18650 batteries
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Revision 2021-07-23

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  • Page 1 TBS MAMBO Radio Revision 2021-07-23 Compact all-in-one Remote Control Radio with TBS Tracer system The first radio with TBS Tracer built-in. And it fits your existing TBS Crossfire module through the JR bay! TBS Tracer is the world's lowest latency radio link and builds upon the rock-solid reputation of the TBS Crossfire code base.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Specifications Attention Getting ready Note Updating Overview Detailed overview Getting ready Power up USB Joystick SD card content How-To videos Configuration controls Changing stick mode Changing channel mixing and end-points Flying Wings Radio configuration menu Tools Memory card Radio setup Global functions Hardware...
  • Page 3 Create models OpenTX configuration menu OpenTX setup Flight modes Inputs Mixer Outputs Curves Logical switches Special functions Custom scripts Telemetry Display Usage External module Neck-strap Bind Model ID Set failsafe Set up switch warning Installing the battery TRACER functions Stick trim Battery protection Alert prompts Inside the radio...
  • Page 4 Installing external antenna Additional informations TBS CLOUD Menu Initiate the WiFi module Connection to a WiFi hotspot Firmware upgrade Backing-up the SD-card content Update FreedomTX Update the build in Tracer Update the SD card content Programming examples LQ warning (audio) Self-holding switch (Switch F) Instant trim...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Simulator compatibility: Yes, over USB-C Working temperature: 0 - 40 ° Size: W 185 x L160 x H60mm (without Gimbals) Weight: 565g (excl. batteries) Kit contents: 1x TBS MAMBO Radio Controller, 1x SD-card pre-setup, 1x Set of softer gimbal springs...

  • Page 6: Attention

    Attention These Long Range Systems are capable of radio frequency transmissions and output power that may be not allowed in your country. Please always check your local RF legislation to set the frequency and output power according to the regulation. A general rule for RC aircrafts is that they must be controlled always under sight of view, check your RC regulation to keep up to date with regulations.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The following diagrams indicate the essential input controls (green) and features (red) of the radio.

  • Page 8: Detailed Overview

    Detailed overview Power button,Left gimbal, Display and speaker Right gimbal, rocker switch JR bay with installed TBS Crossfire module Grip pads on the back Audio jack USB port...

  • Page 9: 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 MAMBO screen will welcome you.

  • Page 10: 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 Agent Lite (LUA) ○...

  • Page 11: Changing Stick Mode

    Setup The radio comes ready to go. Simply bind (push and hold MENU, enter Agent Lite/ Tracer 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 12: 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 The TBS Mambo supports channel mixing for flying wings .

  • Page 13: Radio Configuration Menu

    Radio configuration menu Changing settings on the TBS Mambo 2 is done using the OLED display and controlled using the Rocker-switch/Enter-button. Long-press the Menu-button to enter the radio configuration menu. Tools Browse your LUA tools ● Here you can quickly access your LUA tools scripts like BetaFlight or Kiss Lua.

  • Page 14: Memory Card

    Memory card Browse and look up the contents of the SD-card ● Use the Rocker-wheel and Enter-button to browse ● You can update the SD card contents by connecting the USB and selecting the SD card operation mode. The SD card will be recognized as a mass storage.
  • Page 15 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 SD-card runs low on memory ○...

  • Page 16: Global Functions

    ● Play delay - Delays for playing any sound ● 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 creating a new model...

  • Page 17: Hardware

    Hardware Configure all the installed input sticks, switches and buttons ● Calibration - Starts the stick calibration ● Sticks - Perform the calibration of the hall-effect magnetic gimbals ● Switches - Sets the type of switches ● Battery calibration - Use a multimeter to measure and input the voltage ●...

  • Page 18: Calibration

    Calibration Re-perform the gimbal stick calibration ● The calibration can be entered on page 6 [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.

  • Page 19: Model Selection/ Configuration Menu

    Model selection/ 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, long-press Enter and choose the “Select Model” view. General overview Perform model actions and see metrics ●...
  • Page 20 ● Rename category - Give the selected category a new name ● Delete category - deletes the category, only possible when there is no model in it Create models When creating a new model the wizard guides you step-by-step. This can be aborted any time by pressing EXIT Press the Page-button to go to the next screen ●...
  • Page 21 OpenTX configuration menu Changing detailed OpenTX settings can be done in the main OpenTX configuration menu. Quick-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 - Specify profile name ●...
  • Page 22 ● 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 - Defined switch state warning ●...
  • Page 23 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 24 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-CV16 - Curves, specific configuration screens Logical switches These are logic switches that are used to compare...
  • Page 25 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 26 ○ 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 Mambo ● Vario - Generates the tone/sound of a glider variometer ○...
  • Page 27 Usage External module If you want to use your mambo with an external JR-style module like the TBS Crossfire you need to open the cover on the back by pushing the two clips to the middle and slide in your module. Now enable the external module in the model settings and select the correct protocol type for your module.
  • Page 28 Neck-strap The neck-strap hooks into the center of the radio. It is made of metal, so it will last a life-time. There you can use a neck strap of your choice. We recommend the ETHIX neck strap, which is available from TBS or your favorite FPV dealer.
  • Page 29 Bind Connecting to a new Tracer receiver is simple and done via the Agent Lite . 1. Press and hold the Menu-button and select TBS Agent Lite , then select Mambo Tracer/ Bind 2. Connect power to the Tracer receiver. If the receiver is not flashing slow green, press the Bind-button on it 3.
  • Page 30 Set failsafe Configuring the Tracer failsafe state settings is done via the Agent Lite. Your model needs to be bound and running for the failsafe setting to work. This setting is only needed on models without FC. On all other models, navigate in the receiver settings to failsafe type and set it to CUT.
  • Page 31 Installing the battery The radio is powered by two 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries. To install them, open the battery compartment on the back of the radio and push them in. Make sure to install them in the right direction to avoid shorts or reverse polarity.
  • Page 32 Battery protection The battery protection in the remote is based on nominal voltage, as follows: Battery voltage Condition 3.81V and over Battery level 4, fully charged 3.71V Battery level 3 3.61V Battery level 2 3.41V Battery level 1, beep tone and battery icon flashing 3.38V Power on allowed, critical level, beep tone and battery icon flashing 3.34V...
  • Page 33 Inside the radio To change the stick mode, travel range, throttle ratchet, or gimbals, you will need to open up the remote control. Warranty will still remain intact, of course. Then remove the four (4) screws, as indicated in the following photo with a M2.5 hex driver. Now, the back housing lifts off.
  • Page 34 Changing the flight stick mode Different flight modes will have the throttle on either the left- or right-side, requiring it to be non-sprung. Modifying it is a matter of screwing in the throttle-lock screw and loosening the other. The rest is changed in the radio configuration menu.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 Then remove the sixteen(16) screws holding the mainboard to the housing and gimbals. Do not remove the trim switch screws! Disconnect the speaker cable...
  • Page 38 Lift the mainboard about 1cm at the bottom, then pull the main board along with the gimbals out. If you push the switches gently, the board will pop out easily. Disconnect the display and backlight cable The gimbal support pegs are inserted on the mainboard holes and easily pulled out. Insert the new gimbal(s) and re-assemble the radio.
  • Page 39 Changing gimbal springs The radio comes with a set of softer springs that provide less tension sticks. The difference from the stock springs is that these are approx. 20-30% less stiff, giving a smooth soft response. Left: stock, right: soft Remove the gimbals from the radio and unscrew the spring tension holder, as shown in the following photo.
  • Page 40 Installing external antenna The radio comes with a built-in antenna, but it can be extended with an external SMA connector so different antennas can be used. Remove the mainboard from the housing to expose it. Plug the U.fl connector on to the pcb. You can secure it with some silicon glue for an extra level of security. Cut a 7mm mm hole for the SMA connector with a knife, drill or dremel.
  • Page 42 Additional informations TBS CLOUD All TBS TRACER transmitters and the Fusion video receivers include a built-in WiFi module which allows you to connect all your gear through the TBS Cloud. This allows to use features like VTX follow*, dynamic VTX power* and other upcoming features.
  • Page 43 Initiate the WiFi module To use the Cloud functions, you need to initiate the WiFi module first: ● Download and unpack the firmware files for the WiFi module from ● Connect the TRACER TX to your radio and power it up ●...
  • Page 44 Connection to a WiFi hotspot Once your WiFI module is initiated, you can now connect to an external hotspot. The easiest way is to connect it by the Web-ui: ● Connect the TRACER TX to your radio and power it up ●...
  • Page 45 Backing-up the SD-card content This backup is not necessary for the update itself, but it can save you some trouble if something goes wrong. Keep it safe on your pc. 1. Power up your Mambo and connect it by USB-C 2.
  • Page 46 Update the build in Tracer 1. Power up your Mambo and connect it by USB-C 2. In the prompt, select USB Agent (HID) 3. Wait for the Mambo XF to show up (green/ orange dot 4. Click on Manage 5. Navigate to the Firmware tab 6.
  • Page 47 Programming examples The required sensors only show up once they are found by the sensor search on the telemetry page. LQ warning (audio) FreedomTX will warn you based on the LQ sensor. There is no extra setup required. The warning level can be set up in the Model settings/ Telemetry Self-holding switch (Switch F) If you want the momentary switch F to behave like switch A, you can set up the Sticky function in the...
  • Page 48 When this is done, you can use the LSx you created in the mixer instead of the button: Instant trim How does it work Hold the sticks in the position where your plane is flying leveled and hit the button where you assigned the function to.
  • Page 49 ● After binding, the receiver shows a double pattern and I get no signals in BF/ INAV/ … ○ This is an authentication error on the Tracer. To solve it: ■ Shut down your drone and the Tango ■ Power up the Tango ■...

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