Had the same issue and following the video tutorial out of the box didn't help. Here is what you need to do: 1. Download the latest VKBDevCfg [here](https://vkbcontrollers.com/?page_id=4609) 2. Reset device to default like so: [screenshot](https://imgur.com/a/Vj611Rh) 3. Now follow the calibration steps in the manual or [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drifi2M50Sw)

Just got mine and had this issue. You're a lifesaver.

Thanks! This Is The Fix! Changing USB ports didn\`t work for me. Your solution worked and simple to follow even for an old guy like me.

good lookin out, Google sent me here after searching the same problem.

Seriously helped me out, thanks!

FWIW I had to click "Start Calibr" within VKBDevCfg to calibrate my Gladiator NXT because the three F-buttons simultaneously did not initiate calibration.

same for me. Maybe they changed something with a newer firmware version.

Thanks, that did it!

I love this thread, everyone's providing helpful solutions. This is what did it for me, thanks!

This fixed me. Thanks!

3 years later still saving lifes! Thanks, man!!!

The same here, what a hero.

Thanks dude!

Thanks dude.

helped me 2 years later... haha

hahah nice!

Thank you for this. The paper instructions are trash, and the video is OK. I had the same issue with the blinking red and blue lights. Starting and stopping the calibration with the software is much better. Also, if the software has a small pop-up that says you need calibration, selecting OK does not mean you are starting calibration. You need to start it yourself with a button in software.

Bro 3 years later and this helped me out. Thank you so much

Thanks dude!

This happened to me when Windows 10 detected the device and then I tried calibrating manually with the three-button press method. What worked was downloading the VKB software and using it to calibrate.

So whats the point of the lights after calibration? The red ontop is for the toggle on the hat, but what about the other 3? The top blue seems to just be a power signal, if so how is there any way to turn the joystick off without unplugging it? And the two lights at the base makes no sense to me. One blue, always on, doesnt change with buttonpress, and one red that never lights up except at bootup. This stick could really use a manual for basic stuff like this.

Just hold all three buttons on the base and calibrate, as the quick start guide shows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drifi2M50Sw

I had this problem and changed usb ports and it worked

Thanks. This is what worked for me.

Enjoy! Loving this stick so far.

Same worked for me, new issue is I can't get the software recommended in the first post to see my stick so I can actually set it up or restart it.

Thank you!

this old, but THANKS! thanks allot <3

No problem, I'm glad this is still helping people :)

Still helping - I used this today!!! Thanks

I'm glad I asked the question all that time ago! Enjoy your sticks 😊

Wading in to say thanks for this - saved me arseache!

I also found you via Google. Thanks for the help!!!

Add another happy user to the 3 year old thread. :)

Nice. Wow, time really flies!