Lightsaber Instructions: Setup & Operation
How to fit your blade, charge safely and unlock every effect on your Xenopixel V5/V6 or RGB saber — plus downloadable guides and the app.
Learning to use your lightsaber properly is part of the fun — and it keeps your saber in top working order for duelling, cosplay or display. These lightsaber instructions walk you through blade installation, charging and operation, with downloadable PDFs for every model below.
Getting started: secure the blade with the retention screws, charge fully at 5V 1A before first use, then power on with the main button. Select your model's PDF below for full ignition, colour, font and volume controls.
Blade Installation Step-by-Step
Installing the blade correctly matters for both performance and safety — especially for duelling or advanced Neopixel effects.
Align the blade
Slide the blade into the emitter, lining up the retention-screw hole (and the LED connector on Neopixel blades) with the hilt.
Secure the retention screws
Tighten the grub screw(s) with the supplied hex key until the blade is firmly held — snug, not over-torqued.
Check soundboard alignment
On Neopixel models, make sure the blade's LED strip seats cleanly against the connector for a stable electrical contact.
Test ignition
Power on and confirm the blade lights evenly from hilt to tip before any use.
Charging Your Saber
Proper charging protects battery health, brightness and overall performance. Use the correct USB-C cable and watch the charge indicator.
Operation Guides by Model
Select the setup instructions for your soundboard to control ignition styles, blade colour, sound fonts and volume.
Xenopixel V3
The full product manual: controls, motion gestures, sound fonts, troubleshooting and the Xeno Configurator app.
Open Manual (PDF)Xeno Configurator App
Change fonts, colours, blade length and motion sensitivity from your phone. For Xenopixel boards only.
iOSAndroidRGB & Proffie
Board-specific manuals for our RGB and Proffie sabers are being prepared. In the meantime, contact the workshop and we will send you the right guide.
Your saber supports fluid motion detection, impact-triggered light effects, customisable colours, energy-deflection simulation and much more. Consult your model's guide to unlock its full potential.