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Stick Calibration

Calibrate your PlayStation controller analog sticks directly in the browser via USB. Works with DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge and PlayStation VR2 — no software install, no driver. Chrome or Edge required.

Supported
DS4 · DS5 · Edge · VR2
Connection
USB cable
Browser
Chrome · Edge · Opera

Calibration engine powered by DualShock Tools — MIT License

STICKS STILL DRIFT?

Calibration
didn't help?

If your sticks still drift after calibration, the potentiometers are physically worn out. We replace them with Hall Effect or TMR sensors that never drift — from €20, warranty included, on-site across Greater Helsinki.

DualSense stick replacement → Call +358 45 196 9558
CALIBRATION GUIDE

How to calibrate Hall Effect & TMR sticks

Hall Effect and TMR sticks don't drift from wear, but they need calibration after installation. The center point may be offset and the range incomplete without it.

01 DualShock 4 (DS4)

Preparation
  1. Connect the controller to your computer with a USB cable
  2. Open this page in Chrome or Edge
  3. Click "Connect" and select your controller from the list
  4. Make sure the controller is detected (model and info are displayed)
Center Calibration
  1. Place the controller on a flat surface — don't touch the sticks
  2. Select "Calibrate stick center"
  3. Choose "4-Step Calibration" for maximum precision
  4. Step 1: Don't touch the sticks — click "Next" (records center position)
  5. Step 2: Carefully rotate both sticks in a full circle 2-3 times — click "Next"
  6. Step 3: Release the sticks, let them return to center — click "Next"
  7. Step 4: Confirm calibration — click "Save"
Range Calibration
  1. Select "Calibrate stick range"
  2. Slowly move each stick in a full circle, pressing against the edges
  3. Cover all directions: up, down, left, right, and diagonals
  4. Make 3-4 full circles with each stick
  5. Click "Save" to store the results
Fine-Tune (for Hall Effect / TMR)
  1. Select "Finetune stick calibration"
  2. Check center position — the dot should be exactly in the center of the crosshair
  3. If the center is offset, use arrows to adjust X and Y axes
  4. Check circular motion (Circularity) — the trajectory should be an even circle
  5. If the circle is "squished", adjust the circularity values
  6. Click "Save" to store fine-tuning

02 DualSense (PS5)

Center Calibration
  1. Place the controller on a flat surface
  2. "Calibrate stick center" → "4-Step Calibration"
  3. Follow the same steps as for DS4
  4. DualSense supports saving calibration to NVS (non-volatile memory) — choose "Save changes permanently" if available
Range Calibration
  1. "Calibrate stick range"
  2. For DualSense, "Expert Mode" is available — use it for Hall Effect/TMR sticks for more accurate results
  3. Slowly move sticks in a full circle, pressing against the edges
  4. Make 3-4 full circles
  5. Save the result
Fine-Tune

Same as DS4, but DualSense supports more precise correction with smaller step sizes.

03 DualSense Edge

Modular Stick Replacement
  1. Connect the DualSense Edge via USB and open this page in Chrome or Edge
  2. Click "Connect" and select your controller
  3. In the calibrator, click "Unlock Sticks" — this releases the modular stick modules
  4. Slide the release switches on the back of the controller and remove the old stick modules
  5. Insert the new Hall Effect / TMR stick modules until they click into place
  6. In the calibrator, click "Lock Sticks" — this secures the new modules
Center Calibration (after replacement)
  1. Place the controller on a flat surface — don't touch the sticks
  2. "Calibrate stick center" → "4-Step Calibration"
  3. Step 1: Don't touch the sticks — click "Next"
  4. Step 2: Rotate both sticks in a full circle 2-3 times — click "Next"
  5. Step 3: Release the sticks, let them return to center — click "Next"
  6. Step 4: Confirm — click "Save"
Range Calibration
  1. "Calibrate stick range" → use "Expert Mode" for Hall Effect/TMR sticks
  2. Slowly move each stick in a full circle, pressing firmly against the edges
  3. Make 3-4 full circles with each stick, covering all directions
  4. Click "Save" to store the results
Fine-Tune
  1. Select "Finetune stick calibration"
  2. Check that the center dot is exactly on the crosshair — adjust X/Y if needed
  3. Check circularity — the trajectory should be a smooth circle, not "squished"
  4. Click "Save changes permanently" — DualSense Edge saves calibration to NVS (non-volatile memory)
Tips for Hall Effect / TMR sticks
  • Always calibrate after installation — new Hall Effect / TMR sticks have different characteristics than original potentiometers.
  • Use 4-step calibration — quick calibration may not be precise enough for new sticks.
  • Check fine-tune — Hall Effect sticks are very precise; even a small center offset will be noticeable in games.
  • Save permanently (if available) — temporary calibration resets when the controller reboots.
  • Repeat if needed — calibration can be repeated as many times as necessary.
FAQ

Questions & answers

DualShock 4 (PS4), DualSense (PS5), DualSense Edge and PlayStation VR2. The controller must be connected via USB cable — Bluetooth is not supported.

The calibration tool uses the WebHID API, which is only supported in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera. Firefox and Safari do not support WebHID. Make sure your browser is up to date.

No — the tool runs directly in your browser. No drivers or installs. Just connect the controller with a USB cable and click "Connect".

Calibration helps if:

  • The stick is slightly off-center after replacement or repair
  • There's minor drift that appeared recently
  • The controller hasn't been used intensively for a long time
  • The stick physically returns to center, but in games the character moves slightly

Calibration won't help if:

  • Physical wear: stick wobbles, has play, doesn't return to center cleanly
  • Strong drift: character actively moves on its own, camera spins
  • Drift returns: drift comes back within minutes/hours after calibration
  • Grinding or clicking: unusual sounds when moving the stick
  • Dead zones: stick doesn't respond in certain directions
  • Both sticks drift: almost always indicates mechanical wear

In these cases the only solution is stick replacement. We recommend Hall Effect or TMR sensors — they use magnetic technology and don't wear out.

Hall Effect sticks use magnetic sensors. A magnet on the stick moves, the sensor reads its position — no physical contact means no wear and no drift.

TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) sticks are the next generation, with higher precision and sensitivity at lower power consumption.

Both types significantly outperform standard potentiometers in durability and precision. Both require calibration after installation.

Hall Effect / TMR stick replacement: DualShock 4 from €20, DualSense from €25. Includes inspection and calibration. We come to you in the Greater Helsinki area.