Product Overview

Positioning

Vsim is a high-precision simulator controller for FPV drones, multirotors, fixed-wings and helicopters. Full-size sticks with a long throw and authentic feel deliver smooth, responsive output for beginners and experienced pilots. One USB cable provides power and data; no battery, just plug in.

Key Features

• Full-size sticks: pro-grade full-size sticks with crisp centering, 1 kHz refresh and fine control — comfortable for long practice sessions.
• 8 channels: 4 proportional stick channels + 4 switch channels (CH5–CH8).
• 4 USB modes: EdgeTX gamepad / PhoenixRC / RealFlight / Settings. Hold SWA+SWD for about 3 s to switch.
• Auto Mode 1 / Mode 2: detected from the throttle stick position at power-on.
• Web tool: channel monitor, stick calibration, sound/LED settings, channel reverse and firmware upgrade.
• RGB lighting: the status LED shows the mode; stick LEDs can follow the sticks, breathe or show a fixed colour.

Specifications

Package Contents

• Controller ×1
• USB Type-C cable ×1
• Accessory pack

Indicator Modes & Compatibility

Sound Cues

Controls & Layout (Mode 2)

• SWA (CH5) latching button: press once for ON (LED on, two beeps), press again for OFF (LED off, one beep).
• SWB (CH6) / SWC (CH7) 3-position switches.
• SWD (CH8) latching button, same as SWA.
• Switch functions are assigned in the simulator (e.g. arm, flight mode, camera view).
• Left stick: up/down = throttle, left/right = yaw. Right stick: up/down = pitch, left/right = roll.
• Status LED: current USB mode. Stick LEDs: effect set in the web tool.
• Hold SWA + SWD for about 3 s: switch USB mode.
• Enter Bootloader: hold SWA+SWD while powering on (RGB red ~4 Hz; faster while flashing). Normal power-on jumps to App when firmware and license are valid.

Control Modes

Power-on & Mode Switching

1. Pull the throttle down and plug in. The stick LEDs play a rainbow once and the status LED lights up.
2. Hold SWA + SWD for about 3 s; the status LED turns yellow.
3. The controller reconnects to the computer, beeps and shows the new mode colour.
4. Order: green → orange → blue → red → green.

Connection Methods

PC (Windows / macOS)

• Connect with the USB cable. No driver needed; it appears as “HelloRadioSky Vsim”.
• Not detected: try another USB port, then another data-capable cable.

Mobile / Tablet (Android)

• Use an OTG adapter or dual-ended cable and select green EdgeTX mode.
• Not detected: enable OTG in system settings and reconnect.

Software Setup Guide

Liftoff / Velocidrone / Uncrashed, etc.

1. Set the status LED to green (EdgeTX mode).
2. Open the sim → Settings → Input / Controller and select “HelloRadioSky Vsim”.
3. Calibrate as prompted: centre the sticks, then move each to all extremes.
4. Map throttle, yaw, pitch, roll and the 4 switches.
5. If a direction is wrong, reverse it in the sim or in the web tool’s “Output Direction”.

PhoenixRC Setup

1. Set the status LED to orange (PhoenixRC mode).
2. Open the software → System Setup → Configure a new transmitter.
3. Make sure all sticks are centred, then click Next.
4. Move sticks and switches to their extremes 3 times, centre them, then click Next.
5. Map channels:
   • Left stick up/down → Throttle
   • Left stick left/right → Rudder
   • Right stick up/down → Elevator
   • Right stick left/right → Aileron
6. Check each direction and save.

RealFlight Setup

1. Set the status LED to blue (RealFlight mode).
2. Open the software → Simulation → Select Controller and choose this device.
3. Run Calibrate; centre the sticks, then move them to all extremes as prompted.
4. Assign throttle, rudder, elevator, aileron and switches in Channel Mapping.
5. Check directions and save.

Web Configuration Tool

1. On a computer, open docs.helloradiosky.com/#vsim in Chrome or Edge.
2. Switch the controller to red (Settings mode).
3. Click “Connect” and choose “HelloRadioSky Vsim” in the pop-up.

Stick Calibration

Use when sticks drift, don’t centre or don’t reach full travel.

1. Click “Start”, let the sticks centre, then “Next”.
2. Push both sticks fully up/down and left/right to record min/max.
3. Click “Save”; calibration is stored on the device.

Device Settings

• Sound: on/off, pitch, volume, test beep.
• Status LED: brightness.
• Stick LEDs: follow sticks / breathing / solid colour (wheel + brightness).
• Output Direction: set each of the 8 channels to normal or reverse.
• Changes apply instantly; “Save” stores them, “Reset” restores the power-on values.

Channel Monitor

“Channels” shows all 8 outputs live for checking sticks and switches.

Firmware Upgrade (two methods)

Method 1 — Enter Boot with keys (recommended)

1. Power off the controller (unplug USB).
2. Hold SWA + SWD, then plug in USB (keep holding while powering on).
3. Confirm the RGB LED keeps blinking red → Bootloader (HID upgrade) is active.
4. Open the upgrade page, choose the signed firmware .bin, and run one-click upgrade.
5. After success the device returns to App; you can also use “Disconnect & Jump App”.

Method 2 — Enter upgrade from App web page

1. Power on normally into App, then hold SWA + SWD for about 3 s to switch to red (Device Settings) mode.
2. Open the web config tool, click “Connect” on the Connection page, and select HelloRadioSky Vsim Config (0483:5750).
3. After a successful connect, click “Enter Bootloader” / “Enter upgrade mode”.
4. Confirm the RGB LED keeps blinking red → Bootloader is active.
5. Then same as Method 1: pick the firmware file in the upgrade panel and upgrade.

Troubleshooting