RGB S16 Lightsaber User Manual

RGB S16 lightsabers are available with one-button and two-button control configurations.

Select your button configuration below, then use the operation tables to quickly find controls for power, volume, sound fonts, blade colors, effects, gesture controls, and more.

Configuration 01 One-Button Operation → Instructions for RGB S16 lightsabers using a single control button. Configuration 02 PWR / AUX Operation → Instructions for RGB S16 lightsabers using separate PWR and AUX buttons.

1. One-Button Operation

Use this section if your RGB S16 lightsaber has a single control button. The breathing light flashes a different number of times depending on the selected function.

Tap = Quick Press Hold = Press & Hold Standby = Blade Off / Saber Awake Boot Status = Blade On

1.1 Button Controls — Standby Mode

Function Operation
Enter Standby Mode Hold the button until the button light is on.
Enter Boot Status Tap the button after entering standby mode.
Volume Adjust Hold the button until the breathing light flashes once, then release.
Switch Sound Fonts Hold the button until the breathing light flashes twice, then release.
Switch BGM Hold the button until the breathing light flashes three times, then release.
FOC On / Off Hold the button until the breathing light flashes four times, then release.
Motion Control On / Off Hold the button until the breathing light flashes five times, then release.
Power Off Hold the button until the breathing light is off.
Power Saving Mode No operation for 10 minutes.

1.2 Button Controls — Boot Status

Function Operation
Blaster Tap the button.
Lock-Up Hold the button until the breathing light flashes once, then release.
Switch Blade Color Hold the button until the breathing light flashes twice, then release. Then tap the button to switch the blade color.

Exit color-change mode: Hold the button until the breathing light flashes once, then release.
Switch Blade Effects Hold the button until the breathing light flashes three times, then release.
Enter Standby Mode Hold the button until the breathing light flashes four times, then release.

1.3 Gesture Controls — Standby Mode

Function Gesture
Enter Boot Status Twist the saber after entering standby mode.
Switch Sound Fonts Point the blade upward, hold the button, then twist the hilt.
Switch BGM Point the blade downward, hold the button, then twist the hilt.

1.4 Gesture Controls — Boot Status

Function Gesture
Switch Blade Effects Point the blade upward, hold the button, then twist the hilt.
Switch Blade Color Point the blade downward, hold the button, then twist the hilt.
FOC Hit the saber.
Enter Standby Mode Twist the saber.

2. PWR / AUX Control

Use this section if your RGB S16 lightsaber has separate PWR and AUX control buttons.

PWR

Power Button

Used for standby, boot status, volume, FOC, and power functions.

AUX

Auxiliary Button

Used for sound fonts, blaster, lock-up, and gesture combinations.

How to Identify the PWR and AUX Buttons

When the buttons are positioned vertically, the upper button is PWR and the lower button is AUX. When the buttons are positioned side by side, the left button is PWR and the right button is AUX.

2.1 Button Controls — Standby Mode

Function Operation
Enter Standby Mode Hold the PWR button until you hear the prompt sound “power on.”
Enter Boot Status Tap the PWR button after entering standby mode.
Switch Sound Fonts Tap the AUX button.
Adjust Volume Hold the PWR button, then release.
Power Saving Mode No operation for 10 minutes.

2.2 Button Controls — Boot Status

Function Operation
Blaster Tap the AUX button.
Lock-Up Hold the AUX button, then release.
FOC Off / On Hold the PWR button, then release.
Enter Standby Mode Tap the PWR button.

2.3 Gesture Controls — Standby Mode

Function Gesture
Enter Boot Status Twist the saber after entering standby mode.
Switch Sound Fonts With the blade pointing upward, hold the AUX button, then twist the saber.
Switch BGM With the blade pointing downward, hold the AUX button, then twist the saber.

2.4 Gesture Controls — Boot Status

Function Gesture
Switch Blade Effects With the blade pointing upward, hold the AUX button, then twist the saber.
Switch Blade Color With the blade pointing downward, hold the AUX button, then twist the saber.
FOC Hit the saber.
Enter Standby Mode Twist the saber.

Important Notes

RGB S16 is available with different button configurations. Always follow the section that matches the controls on your lightsaber.

One Button or PWR / AUX?

If your saber has one control button, use the One-Button Operation section. If your saber has separate PWR and AUX buttons, use the PWR / AUX Control section.

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Need Help Operating Your RGB S16 Lightsaber?

If your saber does not respond as described above, first confirm whether you have the one-button or PWR / AUX configuration and follow the corresponding instructions.