TBS TANGO 2 Radio Revision 2021-10-14

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 Micro TX 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 Micro TX - 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 information

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

OpenTX mixer bypass (Gimbal destination)

Programming examples

LQ warning (audio)

Self-holding switches (Switch E and F)

Instant trim

Main Board revision

Multi-module bay addon

FAQ

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Specifications
Type: All-in-one (AIO) integrated radio

RC system: Built-in TBS CROSSFIRE Micro TX

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, selectable in receiver menu)

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 questions left after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section

Note
This manual is written based on FreedomTX 1.31, CROSSFIRE 6.10, and WiFi 2.04. 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
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 to the USB port of the transmitter and run the update by Agent X.

For detailed instructions on how to use 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 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
switch (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). Make sure you download the correct content for your FreedomTX
version.

The maximum allowed size is 32GB. Cards with higher capacity must also 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
○ Long-press enters the radio configuration
● Page
○ Quick-press skips through the different configuration views
○ Long-press enters the telemetry view or navigates to the previous page (in the menu)
● Exit
○ Go backward 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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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.

Changing stick mode

When talking about stick modes we are referring to how the remote is configured to control the airplane
i.e. which sticks operate which controls the aircraft. You can swap the stick gimbals by opening up the
remote, covered later on in the manual.

By default, the remote is set up with Mode 2, which is the most common type used.

1. Long-press the Menu button to enter the

Radio Setup
2. Scroll down to the end using the
Rocker-switch
3. Change the Mode to the desired type
4. Follow the instructions later in the manual to
change the throttle stick to the other side, if
required

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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 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

Model Setup
2. Change to the Mixer screen by pressing the
Page-button
3. Use the Rocker and Enter-switch to select a
channel

More information can be found in relevant online

tutorials explaining the operating and mixing
principles of OpenTX

If you create a new model, you can follow the wizard which will help you set it up by selecting Delta as
type.

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Radio configuration menu
Changing settings on the TBS TANGO 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.
● To be listed in this place they need to be
located under SD card\SCRIPTS\TOOLS

CROSSFIRE Menu is missing

With FredomTX 1.25 the OpenTX Tools menu was introduced and the old CROSSFIRE menu in the model
menu got removed. To bind your receiver open the Tools menu and start Agent Lite. From there on it is
the same as before.

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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 mass storage. For the latest SD
card contents, visit the TBS Shop Page.

Radio setup

Configures the major features of the radio

● Date - Current date

● Time - Current time, no timezone or daylight
● Battery range - Span of the graphical radio
battery meter on the main views, must be 3.4
to 4.2V for TANGO II
● Sound - Mode, Master volume, individual
volumes of all mixed sources (Beeps, sound
files, variometer, background music), beep
duration, and pitch

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

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Continue of radio setup

● Alarms - Audible alarms

○ Battery low - Beep when the 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
○ Sound off - If the alarms inadvertently
have been turned off
○ RSSI shutdown - Warning is
announced when the radio is being
shut down with a receiver on and
connected
○ Backlight - When the Display should
turn on. Do not use ON to avoid
burn-in

Continuation of radio setup

● Splash screen - How long to display the

start-up screen
● PWR off delay - How long you need to
hold the power button to start the radio
● PWR on delay - How long you need to
hold the power button to shut the radio
down
● Time zone - specifies Universal Time
Coordinated (UTC) offset for local
longitudinal time zone
● Adjust RTC - Correct built-in real-time
clock by GPS
● GPS cords - GPS format for telemetry
sensor
● Voice language - Which audible package
to use for alerts
● Units - Metric and imperial units for

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 telemetry values
● Play delay - Delays for playing any sound
● USB mode - Set which mode to use when
the 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
● Mode - Determines which sticks move
which controls the airplane
● Invert Rotary - inverter the way the rotary
works when selecting stuff (not the general
menu navigation)

Global functions
This is the place where switches can be used to trigger
special functions such as soundtrack playback, speech
output of variables, etc.

● Global functions are special functions that are

applied across all planes.

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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
● RTC battery - shows the actual RTC battery
voltage
● Check RTC - checks the voltage of the RTC
battery

Version

Current build and version of the OpenTX firmware

● As the TANGO II is a branch of the OpenTX

codebase it needs its specific build
● Firmware Options - shows the included
software modules

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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.
top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right).
Move the sticks in a “+” pattern

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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

● Model Select - Create/select/delete models

● Reset - Clear flight, timers, and telemetry
● Statistics - Metrics on the model and radio

Model select
Manage your models and categories

● Left column - Lists categories, navigate

through them with PAGE
● Right column - Lists individual models for
your quads, airplanes, deltas, etc.

Manage models
Manage your models and categories

● Select model - Activate the selected model

● Create model - Initiate the new model wizard
● Duplicate model - Copy the selected model
● Move category - moves the selected model to
a new category
● Delete model - Remove the selected model
● Create category - Make a new category
‘folder’

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 ● 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

through step-by-step. This can be aborted any time by
pressing EXIT

Press the Page-button to go to the next screen

● Select model type - Pick the base for the new

model, the type of aircraft

Answer each step to generate the final model base

● Got an engine - Determines whether to assign

throttle - select which channel to use, here
CH3.

Summary of the selections made can be changed

afterward

● Control surface - Assigned to the designated

channel

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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

● Timer1/Timer2/Timer3 - Countdown timers
○ Name - Specify timer name
○ Persistent - When the timer will be
set to 0
○ Minute - Notification every minute
passed
○ Countdown - notification style when
the time is over

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 ● Extended limits - Allows servo travel past
100%
● Extended trims - Allows trims to cover the full
stick range
● Show trims - Display trims on main screen
● Trim step - Graduality of trims
● T-Reverse - Throttle direction reversed

● T-Source - Throttle input control source

● T-Trim - Throttle trim allowed
● Preflight - Trigger alert when the following
checks fail
○ Checklist - Display contents of a text
file
○ T-Warning - Throttle high warning
○ S-Warning - Defined switch state
warning
● Center beep - Beep when passing the center
position of the sticks
● External RF- Settings when an external
module is connected, select the protocol for
your module
Off when internal CROSSFIRE is used
● Global functions - Use global functions
● Model Match - allows you to bind a receiver
to just this model.

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Flight modes

Create flight presets that can activate a particular

attitude or characteristics of the model

● FM0-FM8 - Flight mode slots

○ Each of the flight mode slots can be
named, has a selectable activation
switch (physical or logical), a trim
selection array, and slow up/down
parameters for smooth transitions
between modes.

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
● Fade out - Same delay for transition out
● Global variables - Commonly shared values
○ G1-G9 - Specific configuration screens

Inputs

Allows setting one or more input formatting rules to

each stick axis

● Rud/Ele/Thr/Ail - Specific input configuration

screens

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Mixer

This is where the actions on the controls will be

mapped to servos

● CH1-CH32 - Servo/output control channel,

specific configuration screens
● Note: If no mixer is set up you will not see any
stick movement on the receiver side

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

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Logical switches

These are logic switches that are used to compare

values and combine various conditions

● L01-L64 - Logical switch, specific configuration

screens

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

● LUA1-LUA7 - LUA script, specific configuration

screens

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Telemetry

This groups all the basic telemetry-related settings.

● RSSI - Receiver Received Signal Strength

Indicator
○ Source - Specify data source
○ Low alarm - Threshold low
○ Critical alarm - Threshold critical
○ Disable alarms - Inhibit alarms
● Sensors - Detailed information on the
CROSSFIRE related Sensors can be found in
the CROSSFIRE manual
Set the Warning/ Critical level to 75 and 65

○ 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
variometer
○ Source - Specify data source
○ Range - Usable signal range
○ Center - Equilibrium value

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Display

The display screen is where the telemetry view screens

are configured

● Screen 1-4 - Specific telemetry values or

scripts
● Show them by long-pressing the page button
on the main screen

Usage
Neck-strap
The optional neck strap hooks into the center of the radio. It is made of metal, so it will last a lifetime. You
will need to purchase the neck-strap hook to attach to the radio, and then 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.

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Bind
Connecting to a new CROSSFIRE receiver is simple and done via Agent Lite.

1. Press and hold the Menu button and select

TBS Agent Lite, then select TANGO II XF/ Bind
2. Connect power to the CROSSFIRE receiver and
press the Bind-button on the unit
3. Select the Bind-menu item and wait for the
binding process to complete
If you have issues during the binding, check the
CROSSFIRE manual as well as the FAQ section for other
problems.

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 a Model without a flight controller or different FC types or model settings. The ID must be set up
before the binding! Otherwise, you need to rebind your receiver.

1. Navigate to the model settings

2. Scroll down to Receiver ID
3. ID = 0...99: this model will only bind to
receivers previously bound to this id

The details on the Model ID/ receiver Number can be

found in the CROSSFIRE manual

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Set failsafe
Configuring the CROSSFIRE failsafe state settings is done via 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.

1. Press and hold the Menu button and select

TBS Agent Lite, then select TANGO II XF/ Set
Failsafe
2. Arrange the switches and sticks into the
desired failsafe state
3. Select the Set failsafe-menu item and wait for
the failsafe to be stored on the receiver

Set up switch warning

1. Press the Menu button and navigate with the

PAGE button to the SETUP page
2. Scroll down to the switch warning setup
(S-Warning)
3. Bring all your switches in the position you
want them to be monitored
4. Hold the Enter button. Now the positions are
saved
5. To disable it on certain switches, short press
enter
6. With the scroll wheel, you can navigate to the
switch
7. Hit the enter button to disable this switch
warning or enable it again
A previously disabled switch will not be activated again
by these steps. You need to enable it by yourself.

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CROSSFIRE functions
For detailed information on the functions of the in-build CROSSFIRE model, please check out the
CROSSFIRE manual. In there you can find wiring examples, an in-depth explanation of the telemetry
sensors, and many more.

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 Status

Pulsing Ready, trying to connect to a receiver or no down-link established

Green ▀▀▀ Solid link, 150Hz or 50Hz link mode active

Blue ▀▀▀ OTA Update of the receiver is running

Slow blue blinking ■ ■ ■ ■ Update confirmation required

Fast green flashing ■ ■ ■ ■ Transmitter bootloader active

Fast red flashing ■ ■ ■ ■ Warning, a message is shown on the OLED display/ LUA Script

Purple ▀▀▀ Find-mode engaged (Standard/ Lite TX only)

Blue ▀▀▀ Race mode active (150Hz locked, 25mw), if no update is running!

Teal ▀▀▀ Race mode active (150Hz locked, 100mw)

* for further information, please see the TBS CROSSFIRE manual

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Stick trim
Adjusting the stick trim while in use is easy. Double-press the Rocker-switch/Enter-button, 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.

If you got a new airplane or wing, you can set up a special function to write the actual stick position to the
trims by the push of a button. Details can be found here.

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 Shutdown voltage, 20 seconds countdown prompt, recharge as soon as

possible
The TANGO II can be charged during the flight. In case your battery becomes empty while you are in the
air, simply connect a power bank with 2a power output.

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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. Inactivity alarm

More alerts can be programmed by the OpenTX “Special Function” menu.

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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 remain intact, of course.

First, remove the two rubber covers on the backside by using a plastic spudger to lift the tabs out of the
housing.

Then remove the six (6) screws, as indicated in the following photo with an M1.5 hex driver. Now, the back
housing lifts off.

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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
original pack. The stock battery provides 5000mAh for approx. 8 hours of runtime.

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.

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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.

If you rather prefer a ratchet/clicking stick, loosen the left screw entirely and increase the tension of the
right screw.

Adjusting stick tension

If the sticks feel too rigid or too soft, the tension of the springs can be changed by adjusting the tensions
screws. The locations are shown in the following photos.

Turn clockwise to increase the tension (more rigid), counter-clockwise to decrease the tension (softer).

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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. There are 2x M1.4x6 machine thread screws included with every TANGO 2
PRO. Recalibration is required after the adjustment!

Upgrading / changing the gimbals

Remove the twelve (12) screws holding the mainboard to the housing and gimbals, disconnect the speaker
cable battery, display flex-cable. It is also recommended to disconnect the antenna rubber-strap and the
u.FL connector to the antenna. Extra care is required if not disconnected!

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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!

Changing gimbal springs

The radio comes with a set of softer springs (pro only, on the standard they need to be sold separately)
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

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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. This can
be performed without removing the gimbals from the radio, but it is recommended to disassemble the
radio for this step.

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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.

Unscrew the two screws holding the stock antenna in place, remove the antenna and metal bracket. Put
the rubber retainer on the new connector and put the plastic adapter on the back of the SMA connector.

Screw the new SMA connector in place using the same screws and re-assemble the radio.

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Additional information

TBS CLOUD
All TBS CROSSFIRE transmitters and the FUSION video receivers include a built-in WiFi module that allows
you to connect all your gear through the TBS CLOUD. This allows using features like VTX follow, dynamic
VTX power with a FUSION module, and other upcoming features.

Menu
● WiFi Client
○ AP Mode: enables/ disables the WiFI module
○ Default SSID: enables/ disables the SSID broadcast of CROSSFIRE TX hotspot
○ SSID: SSID/ name of the selected external hotspot
○ Password: password for the externally selected hotspot
○ Connect: manually connect to the network. Only necessary when a new network is chosen
in the SSID option
○ Scan: scans for WiFI networks. Found networks can be chosen under SSID, manually
reconnect by Connect is required
○ Forget WiFi: erases all saved networks and their passwords
○ Upgrade: starts the self-update for the WiFi firmware. FW 2.03 or later required
● MAVLink (UDP/ TCP)
○ MAVLink: select the protocol (UDP or TCP) or turn the MAVLink stream off.
○ Port: change the UDP/ TCP port where the telemetry will be sent (WiFi 2.03 sues TCP)
○ UPLINK CNT etc: Status of the MAVLink stream, works only with TCP
● WebUI
○ WEB UI: enables/ disables the WEB UI
○ AP Lock: enables/ disables password authentication for CROSSFIRE TX internal WiFi
hotspot
○ Password: set up a password for CROSSFIRE TX internal WiFi hotspot
○ Login: enables/ disables password authentication for CROSSFIRE TX internal Web Ui
○ Password: set up a password for CROSSFIRE TX internal Web Ui
● PRO
○ WiFI Power: power level of the WiFI module
○ TBS CLOUD: enables/ disables the TBS CLOUD connection
○ Autoscan: enables/ disables the scanning for previously bound Hotspots

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 ● About
○ WiFi: name of the WiFi hotspot/ Network your CROSSFIRE is connected to
○ IP: IP address the CROSSFIRE module was assigned by the WiFi network
○ Server: connection status
○ firmware: the version number of the WiFI firmware
○ Hardware: hardware revision of the WiFI module
○ Bootloader: the version number of the WiFi Bootloader firmware
○ Serial Number: serial number of the WiFi module

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 TBS
● Connect the CROSSFIRE TX to your radio and power it up
● On your PC or phone search for a new WiFi network like “TBS_XF_AP_xxxxxx”
● Connect your pc with this network. On Windows machines, this can take up to one minute
● Open your browser and enter IP in the address bar: 192.168.4.1
● Click on Select file and search for the unpacked firmware files you downloaded before

● Hit Update and wait for the website to reload

○ Do not shut down your radio during the WiFi module updating process
● Now you can see the WiFI module of your CROSSFIRE TX in the menu/ LUA script and Agent X

Here you can find the whole process as video

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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 CROSSFIRE TX to your radio and power it up

● On your PC or phone search for a new WiFi network like “TBS_XF_AP_xxxxxx”
● Connect your pc/ phone with this network. On Windows machines, this can take up to one minute
● Open your browser and enter IP in the address bar: 192.168.4.1
● Open the WiFI tab
● Click on Scan to search for available WiFi hotspot/ networks
● Click on the name of the found network you want to connect to - the name will be entered for you
● Enter your password and hit Connect/ Disconnect
● When you refresh the WebUI page after a few seconds, you will see the IP address assigned by the
WiFi network for CROSSFIRE TX

Note: if WIFi hotspot/ network has no internet connection, CLOUD-based features will not work.

Agent X/ M/ Lite menu works as well:

● Connect the CROSSFIRE TX to your radio and power it up

● Navigate in the CROSSFIRE menu to WiFI/ General
● Hit Scan to search for available networks
● Under SSID you can select the found network
● Enter the password for the selected WiFI hotspot/ network in the Password option
● Select Connect to start the manual connection to the selected WiFI hotspot/ network
● Done

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Firmware upgrade
Download the Agent X installer from team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:agenTX (Windows7/8/10 and
macOS) - no drivers are needed to use the application, but an Internet connection is required to download
the latest firmware versions. Make sure you use the Agent X version 2.0.33 or later.

Detailed information on how to use Agent X can be found here.

A video series on how to upgrade your radio can be found here.

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 TANGO 2 and connect it by

USB-C
2. In the prompt, select USB Storage (SD)
3. Wait for your pc to mount the drive
4. Copy the following folders to your pc:
○ /Models
○ /Radio
○ /CROSSFIRE
○ /Logs

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Update FreedomTX

1. Power up your TANGO 2 and connect it by

USB-C
2. open the Agent X
3. In the prompt, select USB Agent (HID)
4. Wait for the TANGO II to show up (green/
orange dot
5. Click on Manage
6. Navigate to the Firmware tab
7. Select a firmware version an click on Upgrade/
refresh/ downgrade
8. Hit Update and wait for the Agent to finish it

Update the build-in CROSSFIRE

1. Power up your TANGO 2 and connect it by

USB-C
2. In the prompt, select USB Agent (HID)
3. Wait for the TANGO II XF to show up (green/
orange dot
4. Click on Manage
5. Navigate to the Firmware tab
6. Select a firmware version an click on Upgrade/
refresh/ downgrade
7. Hit Update and wait for the Agent to finish it

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Update the SD card content
You can download the content manually from the TANGO 2 shop page when you scroll down - make sure
to select the correct version depending on your FreedomTX version.

1. Power up your TANGO 2 and connect it by

USB-C
2. In the prompt, select USB Storage (SD)
3. Wait for your pc to mount the drive
4. Copy the complete content into the SD card of
the TANGO 2 and override the existing files

Update from FreedomTX 1.XX to 1.2X or later

Due to the massive changes coming with FreedomTX 1.2X, the update process from a lower version differs
from the normal update routine:

● Update FreedomTX
● Now the update process stops at Verification and the T2 Display shows Pls update CROSSFIRE
● When you leave the FreedomTX overview in Agent X you’ll find the Micro TX in Bootloader mode -
update the CROSSFIRE to 4.00 or later
● This will take only a few seconds and the radio will then boot up normal
● Now update the CROSSFIRE Micro TX again - in the first time only the transmitter firmware sent to
the radio - now you also the receiver firmware are transferred
● Update your SD card content

Once you are on 1.2X or later, this is no longer necessary.

Firmware dependencies
Certain firmware versions require other devices to have a minimum version to work properly:

● FreedomTX 1.1X -> CROSSFIRE 3.XX

● FreedomTX 1.2X -> CROSSFIRE 4.00 (or later)
● FreedomTX 1.25 -> CROSSFIRE 4.10 (or later)
● FreedomTX 1.29 -> CROSSFIRE 4.11 (or later)

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OpenTX mixer bypass (Gimbal destination)
Exclusively on the TBS radios, you can bypass all OpenTX mixer settings to save an additional millisecond.

When activated, all mixer settings like endpoints, channel order (for the first 4 channels), stick order, trims,
etc are ignored.

With an active bypass, the channel order for the first four channels is AETR - Aileron, Elevator, Throttle,
Rudder. Use this sequence when configuring your flight controller. You can activate it under
CROSSFIRE TX/ Radio Settings/ Gimbal Dst.

● FreedomTX: FreedomTX mixer active, bypass deactivated

● XF Mode 1-4: Bypass active. Setup the number according to your stick mode (Mode 2 for most
users)

Programming examples
The required sensors only show up once they were 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

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Self-holding switches (Switch E and F)
If you want the momentary switches E and F to behave like switch A and D, you can set up the Sticky
function in the Special Functions page:

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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 have
assigned the function to. Now the stick position will be used to set the trim values

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Main Board revision
Since the TANGO 2 started there have been some improvements as the community requested it. You can
identify the board version by opening the TANGO 2 and look for the print below the speaker connector or
by looking in the CROSSFIRE LUA/ CROSSFIRE TX/ About

● V1 - About page/ Version 1.01, PCB label V006G

○ Initial release, 250mW max power, no module bay connector
● V2 - About page/ Version 1.2, PCB label V006H
○ 250mW max power, module bay connector
● V3 - About page/ Version 2.0, PCB label V007A
○ 1W max power, module bay connector
● V4 - About page/ Version 2.2, PCB label V007c or later
○ Same as v3, minor changes

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Multi-module bay addon
As requested by the community we now include the option for a mini-module bay add-on. To use this
module bay you need your TANGO 2 to be on hardware revision 2 or later (which version do I own?).

You can get the stick-on module bay including the required parts at the TBS shop. Follow the steps in the
picture below. This is an easy task and can be done within 10 minutes easily.

Important note:

The FrSky XJT mini module does NOT work with the TANGO 2! The Multi-Protocol-Modules that are
available work fine. The JR-bay version does work without any issues.

You can get an MPM from TBS which will give you the highest available output power at our shop.

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FAQ
● My TANGO does not bind to the receiver - both are blinking slowly green
○ Update your build-in CROSSFIRE to 3.73 (beta) or later and retry
● After binding, the receiver shows a double pattern and I get no signals in BF/ iNav/ …
○ This is an authentication error on the CROSSFIRE. To solve it:
■ Shut down your drone and the TANGO
■ Power up the TANGO
■ Set it in Bind-mode
■ Power up the receiver
■ Push the bind button on the receiver
○ After a few seconds, the green led on the receiver should switch to a constant green light

● I get movements BF/ iNav/ … on the 4 sticks but not from any switch
○ You need to assign the switches in the “Mixer” page of your model to a channel you’d like it
to be. For detailed information on the mixer page, have a look at Painless360’s OpenTX
video series
● The switches on channel 9 and following do not show any movement in BF
○ Open the Agent Lite/ CROSSFIRE receiver/ General/ Mode: 12Ch

● I can no longer see the Frequency setting and the output power is limited
○ Your CROSSFIRE is in a region-lock mode. This mode makes sure that non-allowed settings
are not available. If you have set it the by accident, here is how you can unlock it

● In Agent X/ M/ Lite the CROSSFIRE and WiFi modules do not show up

○ Navigate in the Model settings, page 1 and disable the external module

Manual written and designed by ivc.no in cooperation with TBS and Kamikatze-fpv.de.

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