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quickstart guides
Travel staff - quickstart guide
Modularity, assembly, disassembly, basic navigation - welcome to your travel staff!
> Click here for a video guide to all the things to get you started on your travel staff.
Flowbonacci dragon staff - quickstart guide
Collapsible shafts, plug hub assembly and how to use your flowbonacci shaft with flowtoys LED hubs.
> Click here for all the info on flowbonacci dragons.
capsule or vision lights - the basics
How do I turn my lights on/off?
All flowtoys staffs with capsule or vision lights have a one-button interface - when you first get your light, simple press the button to turn on. To turn off, you can hold the button down until the light fades off and let go.
> Access more info on How to turn your lights on & off, as a solo light, or as a group
How do I charge my lights?
All flowtoys tubing-based props like batons, staffs, chucks, darts, flower sticks and tubing-based poi have a "flowcap" securing your lights inside the protective tubes.
> Click here for instructions on charging.
How do I group my lights?
Most flowtoys LED staffs come with "capsule 2" or vision core lights. These light engines have tech that allows you to wireless connect to each other and other "flowtoys connect" lights!
Make sure your firmware is up to date! All your vision and capsule 2.0 props need to have the same firmware version to connect to each other, have the same modes, brightness and run-time, so make sure to update the firmware on all your props!
Quick-group instructions:
- from off: Hold for ~10 sec. until lights flash white and/or turn solid white. Let go. THAT’S IT!
- this creates a unique group with any other flowtoys connect light in quick-group mode.
- there is no limit to how many can join the group :)
- this is what you should see:
- if you want to add more lights to the group later, you can create a new quick-group with all the lights, or see “advanced grouping” to broadcast the group ID and connect more lights.
Quick group indicators:
- fast flashing white = connecting, trying to connect to existing group.
- solid or slow flashing white = grouped, inviting others to connect.
> Click here for video instructions on quick grouping.
How do I change modes, and navigate my lights?
If your staff has capsule or vision lights, both come with flowOS “Pages interface”, enabling you to navigate through many modes and settings with just 1 button using a few types of button presses. This interface is consistent through all new flowtoys props in the foreseeable future - learn one, learn them all :)
> Click here for an overview to the flowtoys Pages Interface.
Is there an app?
Yes! The "flowtoys connect" app is a powerful mobile app that together with a "bridge", enables you to control all your flowtoys connect props, which at the moment includes all capsule 2 lights and vision props.
Here are some things you can do with it:
- access all pages and modes, customize by adjusting parameters, save modes to favorites
- adjust settings, e.g. brightness level, auto sleep/wake
- create playlists - the app comes with default playlists, create your own and share
- adjust autoplay intervals to have modes in a playlist change at different intervals
- create shows to music on a timeline
> Click here for more information about the app and the bridge.
flowlights - the basics
How to get to different modes?
We’ve organized the modes in flowlight FS into 5 pages, and a few types of button presses to keep it easy to navigate.
> Click here to learn how to get around your flowlight-FS modes and features.
What are the modes and customizations?
Your flowlight-FS has a over 30 modes to choose from! There are 3 "pages" with each page comprising 11 adjustable modes, a 4th page that includes your saved 'favorites' modes, and a 5th page that allows you to adjust your flowlight-FS settings.
> Click here for graphics on all the flowlight modes.
How to charge my flowlight? How to open the battery door?
Flowlights run on 1 AAA, We designed the battery door so that you wouldn’t need a screwdriver to open it.
The battery door fits within the flowlight’s compact form and is designed to be secure, quick to open and help spread light around the battery without compromising the strength of the shell anymore than necessary. Sometimes opening the door can be challenging like a puzzle box, but there are several tricks to make it easy for everyone.
> Click here for tips and video instructions.
More flowlight features & troubleshooting
assembly, grip, mass, flowers
Can I break down my vision / composite staffs for travel?
Yes you can, though the shortest length your staff can break down to is the length of the carbon fiber shaft.
> Click here for instructions on how to breakdown various generations of composite/carbon fibers staffs.
Trikon dragon staffs - how to do all the things
- How to install the trikon hub onto the shaft
- How to insert the adaptor, how far to tighten the bolts
- How to shorten your dragon staff?
> Click here for instructions on all this and more
How do I make my staff heavier?
Flowmass, flowers, wrap-on mass, pod shells are some of the ways.
> Click here to find details on how to make your staff heavier.
How to install/ remove flowcap?
- To attach flowcaps to flowtoys tubes, place the cap over tube, push and twist until flowcap buttons click into the tubing holes.
- To detach, twist to release the buttons and pull.
> Click here to learn more tips.
How to add pod shells as an end cap?
Using pod shells with pod sleeves is a great way to add weight to the end of your staffs, where it counts. Some people also use pod shells as they prefer the look.
> Click here to learn how to install pod shells w/ sleeves on your staffs.
How to install/ remove flowmass from tube-based props?
Flowmass is slightly tapered with more material on one end - make sure the heavier end is installed at the far end of your prop, where it counts.
> Click here to learn how to add or remove flowmass.
How to install flower kit?
Flowers slow your prop’s rotation and add weight, changing the handling dramatically. They are a great addition to any stick-based prop! Our flowers are made of silicone, so you can use them for your fire staffs as well.
> Click here for instructions on how to install flowers.
Can I cut down / shorten my staff?
Maybe you decided you'd like your composite contact staff, lumina twirl baton or composite flower stick to be a little shorter. Good news is you can cut down your composite shaft at home if you find it's too long - just be aware of the grip and ensure you don't breathe in any carbon fiber particles while cutting. While not toxic/hazardous, the dust can be an irritant.
> Click here for instructions.
How do I install nimbus or gravity grip?
> Click here for video instructions.
How do I install elastomer (non-wrap) grip?
Many of our 12mm, 15mm and 1" staffs come with custom elastomer grip tubing. If you need to replace it, or want to install it, here are instructions on how.
Please note that this is NOT the wrap grip.
How do I install elastomer "wrap" grip on my staffs?
We use the elastomer wrap grip for
- 22mm full vision staffs
- full vision contact wands
However, you can use the elastomer wrap grip kits on other flowtoys props including 18mm full vision staffs, 1-piece staffs, collapsible staffs, and composite props.
> Click here for video instructions.
Care - how to care for my staff grip?
Grip can wear out with use (kinda like shoes), and we have a couple options to help you keep your grip fresh and tacky.
> Click here to learn how.
troubleshooting & faqs
I can't get flowmass off the tube - help!
> Click here for tips.
I can't remove my tube from the composite shaft - help!
The lights in my staff are rattling - can I prevent this?
Notice slight vibrations or rattles? Most people don’t, but if you are super sensitive and want to prevent rattling in your tubes - there is a solution.
> Click here for ways to prevent rattling,
My light is not holding a charge, the battery drains quickly.
If your lights don’t run as long as expected, or appear to have very different runtimes, there are a few different possible causes:
- They are getting old - you can email us for upgrade/replacement instructions.
- They are not all getting charged fully.
- Your lights have different firmware or brightness settings.
- Your lights are in different modes (some modes use more power than others).
- The battery capacity is reduced.
- The battery is draining when not in use.
The best way to save power is to choose a lower brightness level, it can more than double your runtime. Setting the "auto sleep" function can also save a lot of battery life by dimming or turning off your light when it's not in motion. Brighter modes will drain your battery more quickly.
> Click here for more tips.
My capsule or vision light doesn't turn on, or turns on only when plugged in, turns off on impact ...
Sorry your light isn't working right! We'll take care of you - first check out these tips and troubleshooting.
My capsule or vision button is hard to press
If your capsule or vision button is hard to press, it could be due to the button hardware being improperly assembled or broken, or oftentimes it's due to dirt or corrosion or damage.
> Click here for full troubleshooting tips.
The accelerometer is not working right - help!
Your capsule or vision lights feature "Kinetic awareness", which makes your lights come alive with a variety of different motion responses in different modes. Some variation between your lights is normal, though they should be similar. If you are having issues, please check out these tips and troubleshooting.
More capsule & vision tips & troubleshooting
- Trouble grouping your lights?
- Need to reset your lights?
- How to check your battery connections.
> Click here to access tips and troubleshooting FAQs.