Vader3Pro PC App Setup Guide
App installation is required for detailed settings such as button mapping.
1. Preparation
Connect the game controller to the PC's USB port using a USB cable.
Illustration of a person connecting a game controller to a computer's USB port using a USB cable.
2. App Installation and Launch
Download "Flydigi Space V3.x.x.x" from "Flydigi Game Center" at https://en.flydigi.com/index/down.
Install it on your PC.
If prompted during app installation, install the .NET6 runtime.
Screenshot of the Flydigi Game Center application, showing download links for Flydigi Space V3.x.x.x.
3. Recognize the Controller
Switch the controller's back switch to (USB dongle) [?], then press the (Home) button [?] once to power on.
Launch Flydigi PC Space, and select "Vader 3 Pro" from the menu.
- Wireless connection to Windows PC using the "included USB dongle" or wired connection using a "USB cable".
- Wireless connection to iPhone / Android / Windows PC via Bluetooth [?].
- Wireless connection to Nintendo Switch™ via Bluetooth [?].
Diagram showing the front and back of the Vader3Pro controller, highlighting the power switch and connection indicators (LED1, LED2).
4. Upgrade
If the upgrade screen appears, click the "One-click upgrade" button to upgrade the Vader 3 Pro software.
Screenshot of the Vader3Pro controller upgrade screen within the Flydigi Space application, featuring a "One-click upgrade" button.
5. Language Selection
From the icon [⚙️] in the upper right corner of the screen, go to → Settings [⚙️] → Language [?] and select "Japanese" [??] or other languages.
Screenshot of the language selection menu within the Flydigi Space application, showing options like English, Japanese, and Chinese.
2. Basic Operations and Connection on Windows
Basic Operations
Power ON: Press the Home button [?] once.
Power OFF: Press and hold the Home button [?] for 5 seconds (auto power-off can be set in the app).
Charging: LED2 lights up red.
Charging Complete: LED2 turns off.
You can switch registered configurations by pressing SELECT + A/B/X/Y buttons.
Diagram of the Vader3Pro controller, indicating LED1, LED2, the Home button (△), and the Circle button (⚪).
Switching Input Methods Suitable for Games
X Input Mode (LED1 lights white)
Press and hold Circle button [⚪] and X button simultaneously (3 seconds).
- The current mainstream standard for Xbox 360 controllers.
- No key assignment is necessary as it's based on the Xbox 360 key layout.
Direct Input Mode (LED1 lights blue)
Press and hold Circle button [⚪] and A button simultaneously (3 seconds).
- An older version standard used with DirectX.
- Used by assigning stick and button information in the game's settings.
Bluetooth [?] connection only supports X Input.
Windows 2.4GHz Wireless / Wired Connection
1. Select "VADER3PRO" from the Flydigi peripheral devices.
2. Follow the connection guide in the app.
Select either Wireless Connection or Wired Connection and follow the on-screen guide.
Screenshot of the Flydigi Space Station application showing connection options for Windows 2.4GHz wireless/wired connection.
Windows Bluetooth Connection
1. Switch the controller's back switch to "Bluetooth" [?].
2. Press the Home button [?] to make the white LED blink slowly.
3. Press and hold the Home button [?] until the white LED blinks rapidly, then pair.
4. From Windows Settings [⚙️], go to → "Bluetooth & other devices" → "Add Bluetooth or other device" → Select "Xbox Wireless Controller". LED1 will light up white, completing the connection.
Note: App settings are not accessible via Bluetooth connection (only with wired and USB dongle).
Note: Pair via X Input Mode for Bluetooth connection.
Note: Bluetooth connection only supports X Input.
Screenshot of Windows Bluetooth settings, illustrating how to add a Bluetooth device and connect the controller.
3. Basic Operations and Connection on Nintendo Switch™
Basic Operations
Power ON: Press the Home button [?] once.
Power OFF: Press and hold the Home button [?] for 5 seconds (auto power-off can be set in the app).
Charging: LED2 lights up red.
Charging Complete: LED2 turns off.
You can switch registered configurations by pressing SELECT + A/B/X/Y buttons.
Diagram of the Vader3Pro controller, indicating LED1, LED2, the Home button (△), and the Circle button (⚪).
Switching Input Methods Suitable for Games
X Input Mode (LED1 lights white)
Press and hold Circle button [⚪] and X button simultaneously (3 seconds).
- The current mainstream standard for Xbox 360 controllers.
- No key assignment is necessary as it's based on the Xbox 360 key layout.
Direct Input Mode (LED1 lights blue)
Press and hold Circle button [⚪] and A button simultaneously (3 seconds).
- An older version standard used with DirectX.
- Used by assigning stick and button information in the game's settings.
Bluetooth [?] connection only supports X Input.
Switch Bluetooth Pairing
Please perform Bluetooth [?] pairing in X Input Mode.
- Switch the controller's back switch to "NS" [☗].
- On the Switch console, go to "Settings" [⚙️] → "Controllers and Sensors" → "Change Grip/Order".
- Press the controller's Home button [?] to power on; the blue LED will flash.
- Press and hold the Home button [?] for 3 seconds (blue LED flashes rapidly); the controller will be recognized and pairing will complete automatically.
- When paired, the blue LED will light up.
Illustration of the back of the Vader3Pro controller, showing the 'NS' switch for Nintendo Switch connection.
Screenshot of Nintendo Switch settings, showing the path to Controller & Sensor settings for Bluetooth pairing.
Please Note
- Please perform Bluetooth [?] pairing in X Input Mode.
- PC is required for detailed settings such as button mapping.
- App settings are not accessible via Bluetooth connection (only with wired and USB dongle).
- Detailed gyro function settings within the "Flydigi Space3.0" app are not possible.
4. Analog Stick and Gyro Function Adjustment (Calibration)
If the controller's behavior is unstable or requires accurate readjustment, you can adjust the standard position using the following steps.
Step 1
Power on the controller without any wired connection. Press and hold SELECT + START + Up D-pad simultaneously until LED2 flashes (red).
Note: The app does not need to be running.
Illustration of the Vader3Pro controller for calibration step 1, showing the SELECT, START, and Up D-pad buttons.
Step 2
Place the controller on a flat surface. Move both the left and right joysticks in large, slow circles twice.
Note: The direction of the circles does not matter.
Illustration of the Vader3Pro controller for calibration step 2, showing the left and right analog sticks being moved.
Step 3
Press LT + RT simultaneously twice.
Illustration of the Vader3Pro controller for calibration step 3, highlighting the LT and RT buttons.
Step 4
Press SELECT + START + Up D-pad simultaneously once. LED1 will light up (or flash), completing the process.
Illustration of the Vader3Pro controller for calibration step 4, showing the SELECT, START, and Up D-pad buttons again.
