tbs electronics TANGO 2 Manual de usuario
TBS TANGO 2 Radio
Revision 2021-07-02
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
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
• Compact and ergonomic All-in-one (AIO) radio
• Integrated TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX - up to 500/250mW (rev3/ revision1+2)
• Runs TBS FreedomTX, a temporary OpenTX fork
• Industry’s lowest latency - only achievable with an AIO solution!
• Travel and beginner friendly
• Full-size digital hall gimbals
• Unconventional low-profile switches for transportability, reliability and durability
• Foldable antenna - also doubles as a kickstand
• TBS CLOUD ready (future proof)
• Digital trims (compatible with traditional R/C aircraft)
• Solid build with quality components
• Multi module capable (rev2 + 3)
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Table of contents
Attention
Getting ready
FAQ
Note
How-To videos
Updating
Overview
Detailed overview
Start with your radio
Power up
USB Joystick
SD card content
Configuration controls
Changing stick mode
Changing channel mixing and end-points
Flying Wings
Radio configuration menu
Tools
Crossfire Menu is missing
Memory card
Radio setup
Global functions
Hardware
Version
Calibration
Model selection/ configuration menu
General overview
Model select
Manage models
Create models
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OpenTX configuration menu
OpenTX setup
Flight modes
Inputs
Mixer
Outputs
Curves
Logical switches
Special functions
Custom scripts
Telemetry
Display
Usage
Neck-strap
Bind
Model ID
Set failsafe
Set up switch warning
Crossfire functions
Status indicator
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
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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 Crossfire
Update the SD card content
Update from FreedomTX 1.XX to 1.2X or later
Firmware dependencies
Programming examples
LQ warning (audio)
Self-holding switches (Switch E and F)
Instant trim
Main Board revision
Multi module bay adon
FAQ
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Specifications
Type:
All-in-one (AIO) integrated radio
RC system:
Built-in TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX
Output power:
25mW to 1W
Frequency Bands:
868MHz (EU, Russia), 915MHz (USA, Asia, Australia)
Antenna:
Standard full-size TX antenna
Switchable antenna polarization - horizontal / vertical
Optional external SMA port
Holding style:
Pinch, thumb, and hybrid friendly
Default stick mode:
Mode 2, throttle and yaw left (user-changeable)
Display:
High-resolution 1.2” OLED-panel, 128 x 96 pixels
Models:
Standard and Pro model. PRO model has folding gimbals
Battery:
Lithium-polymer 3.7V 5000mAh internal battery pack, USB-C charging
Runtime:
Approx. 8 hours
Channels:
8- or 12-channels (CROSSFIRE)
Operating range:
Variable depending on output power and radio environment
Gimbals
Full-size hall sensor gimbals, Adjustable vertical range, Adjustable spring
tension, Foldable sticks (PRO version only), m3 threading
Controls:
2x Quad full-size hall gimbals
2x Two-position switches
2x Three-position switches
2x Lower-shoulder momentary buttons
3x Configuration buttons
1x Rocker switch
1x Power-on button
Ports:
3.5mm headphone audio-jack for OpenTX voice support
USB-C for software updates and charging
Neck-strap mounting:
Screw on mount - sold separately
Speaker:
1W, for OpenTx voice support
Simulator compatibility:
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
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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.
Getting ready
Getting set up and ready to fly is a quick and simple task. In most cases plug&play when using TBS
equipment.
FAQ
If you got any question after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section
Note
This manual is written based on FreedomTX 1.26,
Crossfire 4.11 and WiFi 1.41
. If some functions are not
available for you, please update your system to these or later versions.
How-To videos
A short playlist on how to backup and update the sd card, Crossfire and the Tango 2 fw, as well as how
setup the switch warnings can be found here
Updating
In order to update and configure your Tango 2 and the in-build Crossfire, you need the TBS Agent X, which
you can download from the TBS shop.
To update your Crossfire, connect it by the USB-port of the transmitter and run the update by Agent X.
For detailed instructions on how to use the Agent X, have a look at the Agent X manual.
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Overview
The following diagrams indicate the essential input controls (green) and features (red) of the radio.
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Detailed overview
Power button, status LED, neck-strap hook and
OLED display
Left gimbal and configuration menu buttons
Radio control buttons
Rocker switch, power button, ports and speaker
Left two-position (A/L1) and three-position (B/L2)
switch
Right two-position (D/R1) switch and three-position
(C/R2) switch
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Start with your radio
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.
USB Joystick
Plug-in a USB-C cable and a menu will appear where you can activate USB joystick mode. This mode will
work with the most common simulators available.
SD card content
The latest SD card content for sound files and scripts can be found on the Tango 2 shop page. Scroll down
to the
Download
section and select the content for your FreedomTX version.
How to update the sd card (video). Please make sure you download the correct content for your
FreedomTX version.
The maximum allowed size is 32GB. Cards with higher capacity must be formatted in FAT32 format (only
32GB will be available then).
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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)
○Long-press enters the radio configuration
●Page
○Quick-press skips through the different configuration views
○Long-press enters the telemetry view or navigate to the previous page (in the menu)
●Exit
○Go backwards or exit the configuration menus
●Enter
○Single-press engages a configuration menu item
○Double-press enters stick trim menu
○Long-press enters the model select menu
●Rocker
○Scroll through the available menu items or setting options
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