Team Blacksheep TBS TANGO 2 User manual
TBS TANGO 2 Radio
Revision 2020-07-11
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 250mW
• 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
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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
Hardware
Version
Calibration
Model configuration menu
General overview
Model select
Manage models
Create models
Detailed configuration
TBS Crossfire menu
OpenTX configuration menu
OpenTX setup
Flight modes
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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
Adjusting stick tension
Adjusting stick range
Upgrading / changing the gimbals
Changing gimbal springs
Swapping antenna type
Firmware upgrade
Update the Radio with FreedomTx
Update the build-in Crossfire
TBS Agent X
Attention
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Specifications
Type:
All-in-one (AIO) integrated radio
RC system:
Built-in TBS CROSSFIRE MicroTX
Output power:
25mW to 250mW
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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Overview
The following diagrams indicates 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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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.
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 TBS website.
The maximum allowed size is 32GB. Card with higher capacity must be formatted in FAT32 format (only
32GB will be available then).
FAQ
If you got any question after reading this manual you should visit the TBS FAQ section
Note
This manual is written based on the FreedomTx fw 1.20 and Crossfire 3.73. If some functions are not
available for you, please update your build in Crossfire and the Tango II fw to these (beta) firmwares.
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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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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 on 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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