# 3rd party controller setup

This is a quick start up guide to setup a 3rd party controller for our Patron FPV, such as the PS4 controller. Any 3rd party controller recognized by QGC can be used to pilot the drone.

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In the following tutorial is used **PS4 controller** as an example.
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In the following picture you can find recommended layout of controls to fly FPV.

<figure><img src="/files/PZprET4eTDM9Oq2nmIQK" alt=""><figcaption><p>PS4 controller setup controls</p></figcaption></figure>

## 3rd party controller setup

Recommended button action bindings:

<table><thead><tr><th width="101">Button</th><th>Action</th><th width="95">Button</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>(1)</strong></td><td>Throttle and Yaw</td><td><strong>(7)</strong></td><td>Zoom in</td></tr><tr><td><strong>(2)</strong></td><td>Pitch and Roll</td><td><strong>(8)</strong></td><td>Zoom out</td></tr><tr><td><strong>(3)</strong></td><td>Arm</td><td><strong>(9)</strong></td><td>Emergency stop</td></tr><tr><td><strong>(4)</strong></td><td>Land</td><td><strong>(10)</strong></td><td>Emergency stop</td></tr><tr><td><strong>(5)</strong></td><td>Loiter</td><td><strong>(11)</strong></td><td><em>unused (customizable)</em></td></tr><tr><td><strong>(6)</strong></td><td>Altitude Hold</td><td><strong>(12)</strong></td><td><em>unused (customizable)</em></td></tr></tbody></table>

To bind controller buttons to actions please follow these steps:

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**Connect the controller to the PC**

Connect the 3rd party controller to the PC according to the controller's manual. In our setup, PS4 controller should be automatically recognized by operating system and QGC.
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**Assign actions to controller buttons**

1. Click on the Airvolute icon in the top left corner.
2. Choose **Vehicle Setup**.
3. Open **Joystick** in the menu on the left side. (Joystick menu is present only when controller is recognized)
4. Open the **Button Assignment** tab.
5. **Assign actions** to controller buttons from the drop down menus for every button.

<figure><img src="/files/Wza86qSFF9rToWg5Da1Z" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 1: Open settings.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/mphMmqlNDA9XMQzx4ii1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 2: Open Vehicle Setup.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/78GfE63cBDEXeod4LmKa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 3: Open Joystick.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/lF6mqkQ5Wyu2eOkXfLca" alt=""><figcaption><p>Step 4 and 5: Open Button Assignment and assign actions to buttons.</p></figcaption></figure>
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**Calibrate the controller**

1. Click on the Airvolute icon in the top left corner.
2. Choose **Vehicle Setup**.
3. Open **Joystick** in the menu on the left hand side
4. Open the **Calibration** tab.
5. Click **Start** and follow the calibration process.
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The 3rd party controller should now be able to control the Digital Patron FPV.


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