05 / INPUT SETUP

Input setup

Input Setup is where you map physical controls to Kontrol actions and calibrate their behavior.

Full Kontrol Input Mapping window with action list and details
Input Mapping: filter actions, inspect details, and see bindings at a glance.

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Send Inputs Live

Use this runtime view to observe input activity while testing the active configuration.

Mapping

Assign axes and buttons to named actions, then tune direction and deadzone behavior.

Calibration

Center and normalize hardware ranges before judging the quality of a binding.

Reliable setup order

  1. Connect hardware firstMake sure your VKB sticks or other devices are visible to Windows.
  2. Select a categoryUse filters to reduce the action list to flight, vehicle, or system controls.
  3. Open action detailsConfigure from the action’s detail drawer rather than guessing from a live signal.
  4. Test liveReturn to Send Inputs Live and confirm the expected action responds.
Next: Mapping & binding →