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title: Controller Tutorial (PICO)
description: "## PICO 3 Controller Components **Trigger Button (index finger)** - Primary input for grabbing, selecting, and interacting **Grip Button (side of handle, squeezed with hand)** - Used to grab and hold objects or tools **A and B Buttons (Right) /…"
url: "https://futurus.com/docs/controller-tutorial-pico-2/"
updated: "2025-09-15"
category: Configurations
tags:
  - PICO
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# Controller Tutorial (PICO)

## PICO 3 Controller Components

**Trigger Button (index finger)**

- Primary input for grabbing, selecting, and interacting

**Grip Button (side of handle, squeezed with hand)**

- Used to grab and hold objects or tools

**A and B Buttons (Right) / X and Y Buttons (Left)**

- Used for interactions, remapped depending on app/game

**PICO Button (with logo, below thumbstick)**

- Single click – Opens Quick/Universal Menu
- Double click – Return to PICO Home environment

**Menu Button (≡ symbol, above thumbstick)**

- Opens app-specific or system menus (function varies by app)

**Thumbstick**

- Smooth locomotion control
- Tilt forward/back/side to move
- Push in (click) for additional input (e.g., teleport, sprint, confirm depending on app)

**System Tracking Ring**

- Houses infrared LEDs for optical inside-out tracking
- Enables precise 6DoF motion tracking by the headset cameras

**Battery Compartment**

Each controller runs on a single **AA battery**, inserted under the grip cover

## **Basic Controller Usage**

### Pointing and Selecting

- Point the controller at an object or UI element
- Pull the trigger fully to select or interact
- Some apps also allow cursor control with the thumbstick

### Movement

**Smooth Locomotion**

- Push thumbstick in direction of movement
- Tilt partially for slow walking, fully for faster movement

**Teleportation (if supported)**

- Point controller toward destination
- Press thumbstick in or pull trigger while aiming to teleport

### Grabbing Objects

- Move controller toward an object
- Hold Grip button to grab or pick it up
- Move and rotate naturally with your wrist
- Release Grip button to drop or let go

### Menus and Buttons

- Press **PICO button** once to open Quick Menu
- Press **PICO button** twice to return Home
- Press **Menu button (≡)** for in-game or app menus

### Haptic Feedback

The controllers provide vibration feedback to simulate:

- Collisions and impacts
- Alerts, notifications, or interaction cues

## PICO 3 **Advanced Controller Settings**

You can customize your controllers through the **PICO Neo 3 Settings menu**:

1. Press the **PICO button** to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the **Controller icon** at the bottom menu bar.
3. Choose the left or right controller to configure.

### Options available:

- **Dominant Hand** – Set left or right handed
- **Controller Visualization** – Show VR controller models or just tracked hands
- **Button Remapping** – Change functions of buttons/triggers
- **Thumbstick/Trigger Sensitivity** – Adjust thresholds and dead zones
- **Vibration Strength** – Set intensity of haptic feedback
- **Unpair/Pair Controller** – Reconnect or reset controllers

After adjustments, select **Apply/Confirm** to save changes. Repeat the process for the other controller if needed.

## PICO 4 Controller Components

Each PICO 4 controller includes the following inputs:

**Trigger Button (index finger)**

- Primary input for grabbing, selecting, and firing actions

**Grip Button (side of handle, squeezed with hand)**

- Used for grabbing and holding objects or tools

**A and B Buttons (Right) / X and Y Buttons (Left)**

- Used for interactions, remapped depending on app/game

**PICO Button (with logo, below thumbstick)**

- Single click – Opens Quick/Universal Menu
- Long press – Return to PICO Home environment

**Menu Button (≡ symbol, above thumbstick)**

Opens app-specific or system menus (function varies by app)

**Thumbstick**

- Smooth locomotion control
- Tilt forward/back/side to move
- Push in (click) for additional input (e.g., teleport, sprint, confirm depending on app)

**System Tracking Ring**

- Houses infrared LEDs for optical inside-out tracking
- Enables precise 6DoF motion tracking by the PICO 4 headset cameras

**Battery Compartment**

- Each controller runs on a single **AA battery**, inserted under the grip cover

## Basic Controller Usage

### Pointing and Selecting

- Point the controller at an object or UI element
- Pull the trigger fully to interact/confirm
- In some apps, the thumbstick can also move a cursor pointer

### Movement

**Smooth Locomotion**

- Push the thumbstick in the direction you want to move
- Tilt partially for slow movement, fully for faster movement

**Teleportation (if supported)**

- Point controller to target location
- Press thumbstick in or pull trigger while aiming to teleport

### Grabbing Objects

- Reach toward object
- Hold Grip button to grab/pick up
- Move and rotate naturally with your wrist
- Release Grip to let go

### Menus and Buttons

- Press **PICO button** once to open Quick Menu
- Hold **PICO button** to return to Home
- Press **Menu button (≡)** for in-game or app menus

### Haptic Feedback

The controllers use vibration to simulate:

- Collisions and impacts
- Alerts or cues from the environment
- Feedback for interactions and tool use

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## PICO 4 Advanced Controller Settings

You can customize your controllers through the **PICO 4 Settings menu**:

1. Press the **PICO button** to open the Quick Menu.
2. Select **Settings** → **Controllers**.
3. Choose a controller (left or right) to configure.

### Options available:

- **Dominant Hand** – Set left or right handed
- **Controller Visualization** – Show VR controller models or just tracked hands
- **Button Remapping** – Change functions of buttons/triggers
- **Thumbstick/Trigger Sensitivity** – Adjust thresholds and dead zones
- **Vibration Strength** – Set intensity of haptic feedback
- **Unpair/Pair Controller** – Reconnect or reset controllers

After adjustments, select **Apply/Confirm** to save changes. Repeat for the other controller if needed.