This Shiftall Controller Driver(Nov. 28, 2024) includes an update to the Shiftall Controller Driver and FlipVR firmware (Rev.6).
This firmware (Rev.6) is an improved version based on the firmware Beta version (Rev.4,5) and includes the following changes
For FlipVR users shipped in November 2024, the firmware (Rev6) has been written and doesn't need to be updated.
- Increased joystick dead zone
- Increased trigger dead zone
- Increased grip dead zone
- Decreased overall sensitivity of touch sensors
- Changes to calibration UI for trigger, grip, and joystick
How to update FlipVR's firmware
- You will be able to select device updates as shown in the image below when you launch SteamVR with the FW update available.
- Connect the controller to be updated to the PC via USB and select "Update device".
- Continue with Yes.
- If USB is not connected, a warning will appear, so please connect USB.
- Please do not disconnect the USB while updating.
- When you see “Success!”, the update is complete.
- You can also update from “Update More Devices".
How to update the position of the avatar's hands of FlipVR
In some applications such as VRChat, For those who feel that the position of the hands in the real world is out of alignment with the position of FlipVR, we provide an update to adjust the position of the visible position of the hands.
This update can be performed by following the steps below. Please note that this update is irreversible, so please do not update if you are not dissatisfied with the current hands position.
- Connect only one FlipVR to the USB port of your PC via a wired USB connection. Please use either “C to C” or “A to C”, but it must be a cable that allows data transmission.
- Open a command line with administrator permissions and do the following steps, Press the Windows key → type “cmd” → right-click and run with administrative permissions
- Input the following text and press “ENTER” to open the folder.
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Shiftall Controller Drivers\bin\win64
- Input the following text and press “ENTER” to execute.
flipvr_device_json_repair.exe
- Note: If you have changed the default folder of Steam installation, please search the folder and find “flipvr_device_json_repair.exe” and execute it after entering the folder by “cd command”.
- If the process is successful, you will see a “Select mode” prompt. Then, enter “0” (zero) and press “ENTER” to execute the update.
If the message “Successfully updated.” is displayed, the update has been completed.
If the other controller has not yet been configured, follow the same procedure to update it.
- Please check VRChat or other apps for updated hand positions.
For those who do not reach maximum trigger grip
If the trigger, grip, and joystick values do not reach their maximum values or are out of alignment, they can be calibrated.
Please refer to the video below to learn how to calibrate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_JW34iKdkU