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CK23ND Nitro Deck Standard Edition For Nintendo Switch
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD—Small Parts,
Not suitabie for children under 3 years
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FIRMWARE UPDATE HISTORY
An overview of the changes to our firmware.
It’s recommended that you always use the latest version of the firmware in your Nitro Deck.
Version Release Date Updates
CRKD_ND_Firmware_V2 November-2023 Adjustable Rumble Setting
CRKD_ND_Firmware_V1 August-2023 Initial Release
Adiustable Trigger Button Actuation Setting
Updated Wired Mode Operation
Improved Motion Controls
Bug Fixes
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Instructions for updating Nitro Deck firmware.
STEP1
Open the Nitro Deck firmware .exe file on your Windows PC.
STEP2
Connect the Nitro Deck to the Windows PC via USB.
STEP3
Press and hold the CRKD (Home) Button, Y &X simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter update mode. The firmware will recognize the controller and device status will be ONLINE.
STEP4.
Press the “Update Firmware” button. The status bar will say “SUCCESS” when completed. The USB cable can be disconnected from Nitro Deck.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE ATTACHING THE SWITCH TO THE NITRO DECK:
OPEN SWITCH CONSOLE SETTINGS AND TURN ON SWITCH PRO CONTROLLER WIRED CONNECTION FROM THE SWITCH HOME MENU, SELECT “SYSTEM SETTINGS” > “CONTROLLERS AND SENSORS” > THEN TURN ON “PRO CONTROLLER WIRED COMMUNICATION”.
SETUP CONTINUED
DETACH JOY-CON CONTROLLERS
Remove the Joy-Con controllers and any cables from the Switch. Make sure the Switch kickstand is closed.
ATTACH THE SWITCH
Lineup the Switch with the Nitro Deck and slide carefully together until they dock. Keep the Switch straight while attaching. The Switch clicks into position and is held securely.
To remove the Switch, slide the lever on the back of the Nitro Deck as shown. Keep holding the lever in position and slide the Switch out.
NITRO DECK LAYOUT
PLAY & CHARGE
The Power Adapter supplied with the Switch can be connected to the USB INPUT on the back of the Nitro Deck. The Power Adapter supports playing game software while also charging the Switch. NOTE: The Nitro Deck does not include a battery.
WIRED MODE OPERATION
The Nitro Deck can be used as a Wired Controller while the Switch is in the dock and plugged into a television, With the Nitro Deck in Handheld Mode, press and hold L3, R3 and (+) at the same time for 3sec and release (press down vertically on both Sticks). The Home (CRKD) button LED changes to Orange to indicate Wired Mode.
Press and hold both L3, R3 and (+) again to change back to Handheld mode.
The Home (CRKD) button LED changes to white indicating you are back in standard handheld mode.
Note: While in Wired Mode, play not possible with the Switch docked in the
Note: A USB Cable is required for Wired Mode play. USB cables are not included with all Nitro Deck Editions.
You can program a single input or a series of inputs.
STEP1
Press and hold the Program (PROG) button on back of the Nitro Deck for 3 seconds until the Home (CRKD) button starts to flash purple. Release the Program (PROG) button.
STEP2
While the Home (CRKD) button flashing purple, press the desired inputs you would like to assign to the back buttons.
STEP3
When you have finished entering commands, press either S1, 52, S3 or S4 to map the chosen commands to the S button. This completes the mapping process, and the Home (CRKD) button LED will turn solid purple then back to white to signify the remapping has been successful.
RESETTING AND CLEARING BACK BUTTONS (S1-S4)
You can reset to default or entirely clear the back buttons from any function.
RESETTING A SINGLE BUTTON
Hold the Program (PROG) button for 3 seconds until the CRKD LED flashes purple. Press the back button you want reset. This will reset the button to its default programming.
RESETTING ALL BUTTONS TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Hold the Program (PROG) button for 5 seconds. CRKD LED wil flash purple and then turn solid purple. Release Program (PROG) button while LED is solid purple, and it wi return to white. This resets all back buttons to factory settings.
DISABLING BACK BUTTONS
Hold the Program (PROG) button for 7 seconds. CRKD LED will flash purple and then turn solid purple then white and the Nitro Deck wil vibrate. This clears and disables all programming so the back buttons become inactive.
ADJUSTING LED BRIGHTNESS
‘The Nitro Deck Home (CRKD) button features an LED to show the play mode and other settings. The LED brightness can be adjusted or set to OFF using the Program button on the back of the Nitro Deck. Each press of the Program button decreases the brightness, and the last setting sets the LED to OFF. Note: Adjusting some Nitro Deck settings will turn the LED ON.
CONFIGURING TURBO SETTING
Turbo mode will allow the Nitro Deck to spam a button at the speed of your choice.
STEP1
Press and hold ZL and Minus Button (-) for 2 seconds. The CRKD LED will flash green.
STEP2
Choose your turbo speed by pressing the plus (+) button to crease turbo rate and minus (-) button to decrease turbo rate. After choosing turbo speed press the button you want turbo applied to..
‘The Home (CRKD) button will now turn solid green signi you are in turbo mode & button has been assigned.
When you hold your assigned turbo button, the CRKD LED flash at the same rate as your chosen speed.
To leave turbo mode, press and hold ZL and the minus (-) button for 4 seconds. The CRKD LED will flash green then turn white to signify you are back in normal mode.
CONFIGURING RUMBLE SETTING
The Nitro Deck features two rumble motors, and each side can be adjusted individually to six different settings.
STEP1
To adjust the left rumble motor, press and hold “L” and Plus Button (#) for 3 seconds. To adjust the right rumble motor, press and hold “R” and Plus Button (+) for 3 seconds. When the Home (CRKD) LED starts flashing RED, you can begin adjusting the rumble intensity.
STEP2
Select the desired rumble setting by pressing the plus (+) button to and minus (-) button to decrease it.
After the rumble setting has been adjusted, the Home (CRKD) button LED will turn back to white after 5 seconds if no further adjustments are made.
Note: Each level is a small incremental change and very subtle.
CONFIGURING TRIGGER BUTTON ACTUATION SETTING
The Nitro Deck’s trigger buttons can be adjusted to three different travel settings.
STEP1
Press and hold “ZL” and Plus Button (+) for 3 seconds. When the Home (CRKD) button LED starts flashing Cyan, you can begin adjusting the trigger button actuation settings.
STEP2
Use the plus (+) button to increase travel and minus (-) button to decrease it.
After the trigger button actuation setting has been adjusted, the Home (CRKD) button LED will turn back to white after 5 seconds if no further adjustments are made.
Note: Turn on rumble for haptic feedback during adjustment.
NO DEAD ZONE MODE
Press and hold ZL and Capture Button for 3 seconds, The Home (CRKD) button LED will change to BLUE and then revert to WHITE after 8 seconds, indicating that the stick dead zone has been decreased.
To change back to default, Press and hold ZL and Capture Button for 3 seconds. The Home (CRKD) button LED’will change to BLUE and then revert to WHITE after 8 seconds, indicating that the stick dead zone is back to default.
Recommende: It is recommended to calibrate both sticks in the Switch system settings (Calibrate Control Sticks) after adjusting the stick dead zone, before starting your gameplay.
STICK TOPPER REPLACEMENT
- Remove each Topper by gently rotating and pulling upwards.
- Replace a Topper by placing onto the Stick and pressing down firmly.
TAP AND COLLECT
The Nitro Deck contains an RFID touchpoint. Use the CRKD app and an NFC-antenna enabled smartphone to add the Nitro Deck to your collection. The CRKD app includes complete instructions and videos on how to tap your device. Scan the GR code below to download the CRKD app.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Power Rating: DC 5V, 15A Output Power Rating: DC 5V, 1A
Operating Temperature: 5°C – 35°C (41F – 95F) Mass: 2689 (902). Not including the Switch console USB Cable (not included with all Editions): USB-C to USB Type-A
USB Cable length (not included with all Editions): 2.5m (8.2ft)
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have questions about setup or use, contact CRKD direct.
The CRKD App includes informational support videos.
Visit support on the web at crkd.gg/support
If you’ still need help, please contact our support team: support@crkd.gg
LIMITED WARRANTY
CRKD warrants to the original consumer purchaser that product will be free from defects in materials and/or warkmanship for the length of time specified in the warranty period from the date of purchase, this being 2 Years, as set forth at www.crkd.gg/warranty. If a defect covered by this. warranty oceurs during the warranty period, CRKD at ts option wil repair or replace, at no charge, any part that CRKD deems is effective.
‘This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by abuse, misuse, negligence, accident, modification, tampering or by any cause unrelated to defective materials and/or workmanship. Repair o replacement as provided under the warranty is CRKD exclusive prerogative, To obtain warranty services, under certain circumstances, you may be required to return the item to CRKD for inspection and evaluation. You wil be required to provide a valid proof of purchase, including the price paid and the date the product was purchased for CRKD to determine the warranty status. Products purchased from unauthorized dealers, such as marketplaces ie. eBay and Facebook are excluded from this warranty. In no event shall CRKD be accountable for incidental damages resulting from the breach of any different additiona legal rights, including longer warranty periods, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations on how long implied warranty lasts. In addition, consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not affected by warranties set forth herein, except to the extent allowed in lav.
AUSTRALIAN WARRANTY STATEMENT
These goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably for eseeabie loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If purchased in Australia or New Zealand, this product comes with one year (12 months) warranty from date of purchase.
Defects in the product must have appeared within one year from date of purchase, in order to claim warranty. All warranty claims must be facilitated back through the retailer of purchase in accordance with the retailer’s returns policy and procedures.
Any expense incurred as a result of returning the product to the retailer of purchase is the full responsibility of the customer,
Bluemouth Interactive
Level 2,2 Darling Street
South Yarra vic i
Phone: (03) 9867 2666
Email: Support@bluemouth.com.au
Visit: www.bluemouth.com.au
SAFETY STATEMENTS
Use and handling
- Before use, check that there is plenty of space around you.
- When using the controller, arip it firmly and make sure it cannot slip out of your hand.
- If using a controlier that is connected to the console with a cable, make sure that the cable will not hit a person o object. Also take care to avoid puling out the cable from the console.
Exterior protection
Follow the instructions below to help prevent the product exterior from deteriorating or becoming discoloured.
Dot place any rubber o vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended period. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use Solvents or other chemicals.
SAFETY
- Avoid prolonged use of this product. Take a break at about 30 minute intervals.
- Stop using this unit immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms during use. If the condition persists consult a doctor.
- This product is intended for use with your hands only, do not bring it into close contact with your head, face or the bones of any other part of the body.
- The vibration function of this product can aggravate injuries, do not use the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury to the bones, oints or muscles of your hands or arms. You can turn on o turn off the vibration function from (Settings) on the function screen.
- Permanent hearing loss may occur if the headset or headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to sound normal but can actually be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing or any discomfort in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To protect your hearing:
- Limit the amount of time you use headset o headphones at high volume.
- Avoid raising the volume to black out noisy surroundings.
- Lower the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
- Do not stare at the light on the controller when it is biinking, f you experience discomfort or pain anywhere in or on your body from light stimulation, stop using immediately.
- Never disassemble or modify the product
- Do not expose the product to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight
- Do not allow the product to come into contact with liquids.
- Do not put heavy objects on the product.
- Do not throw or drop the product or subject it to strong physical shock.
- Do not touch the ports or insert any foreign objects into them.
ADDITIONAL LEGAL
© 2023 Freemode Go, LLC. All rights reserved. CRKD, NITRO and the CRKD logos are trademarks of Freemode Go, LLC. Al other trademarks are. owned by their respective owners. Nintendo Switch OLED sold separately. This product is not endorsed or licensed by Nintendo.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FCC STATEMENT: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmul interference to radio o television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV techician for help.
ISED STATEMENT: This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
‘This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Freemode Go LLC hereby declares that this product follows the essential requirements and other provisions of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.crkd.gg/docs.
RECYCLING
Help protect the environment by re-using and recycling.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol marked on this product signifies that it must not be disposed of with regular household waste and needs to be taken instead to an appropriate collection point.
Documents / Resources
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