Detailed article on how to re-calibrate triggers on your Foil Drive™ Wireless Controller.

<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;" id="this-guide-explains-how-to-factory-reset-your-foil-drive-v2-controllerand-basic-calibration-checks-to-ensure-correct-throttle-operation">This guide explains how to factory reset your Foil Drive V2 Controller&#xA0;and basic calibration checks to ensure correct throttle operation.</h2><h2 data-section-id="1dmrji9" data-start="1080" data-end="1115" id="isPasted" style="text-align: center; line-height: 2;">Factory Reset&#xA0;</h2><h3 data-section-id="onac65" data-start="1117" data-end="1127" style="line-height: 2;" id="steps">Steps:</h3><ol data-start="1129" data-end="1367"><li data-section-id="1s6xi8e" data-start="1129" data-end="1172" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Ensure the controller is powered OFF</li><li data-section-id="12qxu5t" data-start="1173" data-end="1223" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Press and hold both triggers (left + right)</li><li data-section-id="6muquf" data-start="1224" data-end="1278" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">While holding both triggers, turn the controller ON</li><li data-section-id="vp8rmx" data-start="1279" data-end="1326" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Wait for the blue bars to appear briefly</li><li data-section-id="1uzi7zo" data-start="1327" data-end="1367" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Release triggers once reset completes</li></ol><h3 data-section-id="1pfevyt" data-start="1369" data-end="1380" style="line-height: 2;" id="result">Result:</h3><ul data-start="1381" data-end="1479"><li data-section-id="1k22z1x" data-start="1381" data-end="1441" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Controller is now restored to factory default settings</li><li data-section-id="1gnqwji" data-start="1442" data-end="1479" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">All custom settings will be cleared</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="u3cthy" data-start="1486" data-end="1523" id="isPasted" style="text-align: center; line-height: 2;">After Reset &#x2013; Calibration Check</h2>After completing a factory reset, always verify throttle operation.<h3 data-section-id="1mllrrm" data-start="1594" data-end="1613" style="line-height: 2;" id="throttle-check">Throttle Check:</h3><ul data-start="1614" data-end="1733"><li data-section-id="1rwvx66" data-start="1614" data-end="1645" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Turn controller on normally</li><li data-section-id="11gwu6f" data-start="1646" data-end="1694" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Pull trigger from 0% &#x2192; 100% &#x2192; back to 0%</li><li data-section-id="8uytfi" data-start="1695" data-end="1733" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Ensure smooth, full-range response</li><li data-section-id="8uytfi" data-start="1695" data-end="1733" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Check for smooth response with no jumps or dead zones</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="1fonhd3" data-start="1912" data-end="1942" id="isPasted" style="text-align: center; line-height: 2;">If You Experience Issues</h2>If throttle response is not correct after reset:<ul data-start="1994" data-end="2208"><li data-section-id="u6wowu" data-start="1994" data-end="2040" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Repeat the factory reset process once more</li><li data-section-id="1e3kx5b" data-start="2041" data-end="2098" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Ensure triggers are fully released before powering on</li><li data-section-id="2cn0g5" data-start="2099" data-end="2147" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Check for salt or debris around trigger area</li><li data-section-id="hz2ftl" data-start="2148" data-end="2208" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 2;">Rinse gently with fresh water if needed and allow to dry</li></ul>If issues persist, replacement of the trigger mechanism may be required. Reach out to your local dealer or Foil Drive Support for further assistance.&#xA0;Watch the video below for a visual guide on performing a factory reset<iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8JBz_0XdLU?&amp;t=1s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable">&#xA0;&#xA0;</iframe> Watch the video below for a visual guide on how to recalibrate the triggers<a href="https://youtu.be/glVDpMg5Qd0" id="isPasted"><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/glVDpMg5Qd0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable">&#xA0;&#xA0;&#xA0;&#xA0;&#xA0;&#xA0;&#xA0;</iframe></a>

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