Proffieboard Operation Manual
Introduction
This page provides a guide to the basic operations of lightsabers equipped with a Proffieboard.
The Proffieboard is a high-performance soundboard featuring advanced sound and light control, extensive customization options, and high expandability through open-source software.
The operating procedures on this page are based on the standard settings at the time of shipping from our store. Please note that the preset operation patterns may be subject to change depending on the time of purchase.
Before use, please check the following precautions page.
Notes and Motion Definitions
- PWR: Main Button
- AUX: Auxiliary Button
- Click: Press the button lightly and release immediately
- Double Click: Click quickly twice
- Long Click: Press for about 1 second and release
- Hold: Keep pressing
- Swing: Swing the hilt
- Twist: Rotate the hilt about 90 degrees left or right and return
- Stub: Thrust forward so the blade tip impacts an object
- Thrust: A forward thrusting motion (without impact at the tip)
- Push: Slowly push forward and return
- Pull Away: Quickly pull the blade away while it is in contact with something
- Clash: Impact the hilt
- Hilt Rotation: Twist the hilt right or left to navigate selections
Difference between Stub and Thrust
In our settings, Stub (thrusting with tip impact) is used to activate Drag/Melt, while Thrust (thrusting without impact) is used to activate the Stub effect.
In our settings, Stub (thrusting with tip impact) is used to activate Drag/Melt, while Thrust (thrusting without impact) is used to activate the Stub effect.
Operation Manual (1-Button Model)
Operations when Blade is OFF
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| ON | Turn blade ON | Click |
| Motion ON | Blade ON + Battle Mode | Swing |
| Mute Ignition | Ignite in silent mode | Click followed immediately by Long Click |
| Change Preset (Next) | Switch to next preset | Long Click (Blade parallel or facing up) |
| Change Preset (Previous) | Return to previous preset | Long Click (Blade facing down) |
| Preset Scroll | Select from preset list via Hilt Rotation | Hold (Hold + Hilt Rotation to skip 5) |
| ┗ Confirm | Select currently displayed preset | (In mode) Click |
| ┗ Select & Ignite | Select and ignite current preset | (In mode) Hold |
| ┗ First Preset | Return to the first preset | (In mode) Long Click |
| BGM Play/Stop | Toggle play/stop for default track | Double Click (Blade pointed straight up) |
| Track Player (Only for fonts with multiple BGM) |
Select BGM and playback method | Double Click (Blade parallel or facing down) |
| ┗ Select BGM | Right = Next track / Left = Previous track | (In mode) Hilt Rotation |
| ┗ Play Once | Play selected BGM once | (In mode) Click |
| ┗ Random Play | Randomly select next track after play | (In mode) Hold |
| ┗ Sequential Play | Proceed to next track in order after play | (In mode) Hold + Rotate Right |
| ┗ Single Track Loop | Repeat selected BGM | (In mode) Hold + Rotate Left |
| Force/Dialogue Play | Play Force effects or dialogue (Toggle between Force/Dialogue when facing down. Dialogue plays in order) |
Triple Click |
| Battery Check | Read out battery level in % | Double Click followed immediately by Long Click |
| Volume Adjustment Mode | Adjust volume via Hilt Rotation | Hold + Clash (Blade parallel or facing up) (Click to exit) |
| Gesture ON/OFF | Toggle gesture controls ON/OFF | Hold + Clash (Blade facing down) |
| Spin Mode Toggle | For performances; disables Clash, Stub, and Lockup | Hold + Swing |
| Edit Settings Mode | Adjust blade LED, volume, brightness | See separate page: Edit Settings Mode |
Operations when Blade is ON
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| OFF | Turn blade OFF | Hold |
| Motion OFF | Turn blade OFF | Twist |
| Clash | Activate clash effect | Impact the hilt |
| Stub | Tip flashing effect | Thrust (thrusting forward) |
| Lockup | Lockup effect | Hold + Clash |
| Drag | Effect of dragging blade on floor | Stub (Blade pointed straight down) ※ No button operation needed (auto-activated) |
| Melt | Glowing effect of pressing against wall | Stub (Blade parallel or facing up) ※ No button operation needed (auto-activated) |
| Lightning Block | Activate Force Lightning defense effect | Double Click + Hold |
| Blaster | Blaster sound and flash | Click (Also triggers with Double/Triple Click) |
| Multi-Blaster Mode | Continuous blaster effect by swinging | Hold + Swing (Click or Clash to exit) |
| Force/Dialogue Play | Play Force sound or dialogue | Long Click (Toggle based on blade direction) |
| BGM Stop | Stop BGM currently playing | Double Click |
| Color Change Mode | Enter blade color change mode | 4 Clicks (Blade parallel or facing down) |
| ┗ Color Selection | Select blade color via Hilt Rotation | Rotate hilt right or left |
| ┗ Color Zoom | Magnify selection for fine color tuning | Double Click + Hold (Release to save) |
| ┗ Confirm Color | Confirm color and exit mode | Click |
| ┗ Cancel Color | Discard changes and revert to original | Long Click |
| Power Save Mode | Dim blade to save battery | 4 Clicks (Blade pointed straight up) |
| Multi-Phase Change | Switch presets during ignition | Hold + Twist (Parallel/Up = Next, Down = Previous) |
| Style Change | Toggle lighting patterns | Triple Click + Long Click (Parallel/Up = Next, Down = Previous) |
Operation Manual (2-Button Model)
Operations when Blade is OFF
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition (ON) | Ignite saber | Click PWR |
| Motion ON | Blade ON + Battle Mode | Swing |
| Mute Ignition | Ignite in silent mode | Double Click PWR |
| Change Preset | Switch to next/previous preset | Click AUX (Previous when blade facing down) |
| Preset Scroll | Select preset via Hilt Rotation | Long Click AUX (Hold PWR + Hilt Rotation to skip 5) |
| ┗ Select Preset | Confirm preset while scrolling | Click PWR |
| ┗ Select & Ignite | Select preset and ignite | Hold PWR |
| ┗ First Preset | Return to first preset | Click AUX (while scrolling) |
| BGM Play/Stop | Toggle play/stop for default track | Long Click PWR (Blade pointed straight up) |
| Track Player (Only for fonts with multiple BGM) |
Select BGM and playback method | Long Click PWR (Blade parallel) |
| ┗ Select BGM | Right = Next / Left = Previous | (In mode) Hilt Rotation |
| ┗ Play Once | Play selected BGM once | (In mode) Click PWR |
| ┗ Random Play | Randomly select next track after play | (In mode) Click AUX |
| ┗ Sequential Play | Proceed to next track in order after play | (In mode) Hold PWR + Rotate Right |
| ┗ Single Track Loop | Repeat selected BGM | (In mode) Hold PWR + Rotate Left |
| ┗ Exit | Exit Track Player | (In mode) Long Click PWR |
| Force/Dialogue Play | Play Force SE or dialogue (Toggle between Force/Dialogue when facing down. Dialogue plays in order) |
Hold PWR |
| Gesture ON/OFF | Toggle gesture controls | Hold PWR + Clash |
| Volume Adjustment Mode | Adjust volume | Hold PWR + Click AUX |
| ┗ Adjust Volume | Change volume via Hilt Rotation | Right = Up, Left = Down |
| ┗ Confirm Volume | Save volume and exit | Click PWR or AUX |
| Battery Check | Read out remaining level in % | Hold AUX + Click PWR |
| On-the-fly※ | Switch font only, keeping BGM/Effects | Hold AUX + Long Click PWR |
| Edit Settings Mode | Adjust blade LED, volume, brightness | See separate page: Edit Settings Mode |
※ The On-the-fly (font switching) function is currently shipped disabled.
Operations when Blade is ON
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Stop (OFF) | Retract blade | Click PWR |
| Motion OFF | Stop saber via action | Twist |
| Blaster | Activate blaster effect | Click AUX |
| Multi-Blaster Mode | Activate blaster action via swing | Long Click AUX to enter. Click AUX or Clash to exit |
| Clash | Activate clash effect | Impact the hilt |
| Stub | Thrust action effect | Thrust (thrusting forward) |
| Lockup | Activate blade lock effect | Hold AUX |
| Drag | Glowing effect for floor scraping | Stub (Blade pointed straight down) ※ No button operation needed (auto-activated) |
| Melt | Effect for pressing against wall | Stub (Blade parallel or facing up) ※ No button operation needed (auto-activated) |
| Lightning Block | Activate Force Lightning defense | Hold PWR + Click AUX |
| Force/Dialogue Play | Force sound or dialogue | Long Click PWR (Blade parallel or facing down) |
| BGM Stop | Stop BGM currently playing | Long Click PWR (Blade pointed straight up) |
| Color Change Mode | Enter color change mode | Hold AUX + Click PWR (Blade parallel or facing down) |
| ┗ Color Change | Change blade color | Rotate hilt while in mode |
| ┗ Color Zoom | Magnify selection for fine tuning | Hold PWR while in mode (Release to save) |
| ┗ Save Color | Save current color | Click PWR while in mode |
| ┗ Reset Color | Revert color before change | Click AUX while in mode |
| Power Save Mode | Dim blade | Hold AUX + Click PWR (Blade pointed straight up) |
| Style Change | Toggle lighting patterns | Hold AUX + Long Click PWR (Parallel/Up = Next, Down = Previous) |
| Multi-Phase Change | Switch presets while ON | Hold AUX + Twist = Next Hold PWR + Twist = Previous |
Battle Mode
What is Battle Mode?
A mode where effects like Clash and Lockup are activated by blade movement alone, without button operation. Please use this for dueling or choreographed fighting when button operation is difficult.
If ignited via swing (Motion ON), the saber will start with Battle Mode active.
A mode where effects like Clash and Lockup are activated by blade movement alone, without button operation. Please use this for dueling or choreographed fighting when button operation is difficult.
If ignited via swing (Motion ON), the saber will start with Battle Mode active.
1-Button Model
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mode Toggle | Toggle Battle Mode ON/OFF | Triple Click + Hold while blade ON (Do not release on the 3rd click) |
| Clash | Activate clash effect | Make contact and pull away immediately ※ Light contact triggers standard Clash |
| Lockup | Activate blade lock effect | Make contact and hold steady |
| ┗ Unlock | End lockup | Pull blade away (Pull Away) |
| Blaster | Blaster sound and flash | Click |
| ┗ Multi-Blaster | Continuous blaster effect by swinging | Swing within 2 seconds after blaster |
| Force Push | Force push sound effect | Push (Push hilt forward) |
2-Button Model
| Item | Function Description | Operation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mode Toggle | Toggle Battle Mode ON/OFF | Hold AUX + Swing while blade ON |
| Clash | Activate clash effect | Make contact and pull away immediately ※ Light contact triggers standard Clash |
| Lockup | Activate blade lock effect | Make contact and hold steady |
| ┗ Unlock | End lockup | Pull blade away (Pull Away) |
| Blaster | Activate blaster effect | Click AUX |
| ┗ Multi-Blaster | Continuous blaster effect by swinging | Swing within 2 seconds after blaster |
| Force Push | Force push sound effect | Push (Push hilt forward) |
⚠ Warning
During Battle Mode, effects like Lockup may be triggered by unintended contact.
On 2-button models, holding AUX will trigger Lockup even when not in Battle Mode.
During Battle Mode, effects like Lockup may be triggered by unintended contact.
On 2-button models, holding AUX will trigger Lockup even when not in Battle Mode.
Reference Video
Other Information
- How to change settings: Proffieboard Setting Manual
- Edit Settings Mode: [Proffieboard] Edit Settings Mode
- Reset to factory settings: Proffieboard Setting Reset
- V2.2 Model operation video: Proffieboard V2.2 Model Operation Video
- Proffieboard-equipped lightsaber list: Proffieboard SABERS
- ProffieOS official info: ProffieOS Official Website
- Manual for old specifications: Proffieboard Operation Manual (Old Spec Version)
Last updated: October 11, 2026
OS: ProffieOS Version 8.10