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Controller Diagnostic

Gyroscope & Motion Tester

Test your controller's gyroscope and 6-axis motion sensors online for free. Calibrate 3-axis motion controls on PS5 DualSense, Switch Pro, and Joy-Cons.

Tilt controller to test motion sensor & gyroscope axis response...
No Controller Detected
PITCH (X-AXIS) 0.0° Tilt Up / Down
ROLL (Y-AXIS) 0.0° Tilt Left / Right
YAW (Z-AXIS) 0.0° Rotate Flat

6-Axis Motion Sensor Benchmarks

Place your controller on a flat desk and tilt through all 3 rotational planes:

Zero Resting Noise (Calibrated)

0.0°/s angular velocity when resting flat; instant 1:1 angular translation on Pitch, Roll, and Yaw tilts.

Slow Stationary Wander (Drift)

Orientation angle slowly drifts 1–3° per second while stationary. Requires resting zero-point recalibration.

Axis Inversion / Freeze (Fault)

One rotational axis fails to update or flips 180°. Indicates damaged MEMS crystal or disconnected IMU ribbon.

How to Get Started

Just three steps to run a complete controller test and understand your controller's health status.

01

Connect Controller

Connect your controller to your computer via USB cable or Bluetooth. If the browser doesn't respond, press any button on the controller to activate the connection.

02

Button Detection

Press each button in the visual interface and confirm the corresponding area lights up on screen. This helps troubleshoot unresponsive or double-clicking buttons.

03

Sticks & Vibration

Rotate the sticks to check linearity and drift issues; click the vibration test button to feel if the left and right motor feedback is working properly.

What would you like to do next?

Select a diagnostic calibration suite, deadzone analyzer, or high-frequency overclock tool.

Fix

Repair & Calibration

Calibrate zero-point offsets or follow step-by-step repair guides.

WebHID Calibration
Optimize

Game Deadzones

Calculate exact radial vs axial deadzone overlays for Fortnite, Apex, & COD.

Deadzone Calculator
Telemetry

Overclock & Circularity

Verify browser-observed update timing Hz stability and statistical circularity grades.

Hz & Circularity Tools

Need full hardware diagnostics?

Combine gyro motion checks with analog stick drift, button matrix, and touchpad diagnostics.

Touchpad Tester Full Diagnostic

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Touchpad Tester

DualSense multi-touch capacitive tracking.

Stick Drift Tester

Isolated 0.1% stick drift precision.

Polling Rate Checker

Measure input update frequency in Hz.

The Physics of Controller 6-Axis IMU Motion Sensors

Modern motion-capable controllers (such as the Sony PS5 DualSense and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller) integrate 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DoF) Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).

An IMU combines two distinct microscopic silicon sensor chips:

  • 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope: Measures angular rotational velocity (degrees per second, °/s) around the X (Pitch), Y (Roll), and Z (Yaw) axes.
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer: Measures linear acceleration (including the downward 1.0g pull of Earth's gravity) to calculate absolute tilt elevation.

Flick Stick & Competitive Gyro Aiming

In competitive shooters (like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Splatoon 3), gyro aiming enables pixel-perfect crosshair micro-tracking. Under the "Flick Stick" layout, flicking the right analog stick turns the player instantly to that exact angular bearing, while all vertical and fine horizontal aiming is handled effortlessly by wrist motion.

Controller Hardware Glossary & Tips

Stick Drift & Deadzones

Stick drift occurs when analog sticks register input without being touched. This is typically caused by physical wear in traditional carbon-film potentiometers. A deadzone is a software-level threshold (e.g., 5-10%) applied to ignore these microscopic false inputs.

Hall Effect Sensors

Unlike traditional ALPS potentiometers, Hall Effect modules use magnetic fields to measure stick position. Because there is no physical contact or friction between the internal components, they are virtually immune to wear-induced stick drift, drastically extending the controller's lifespan.

Polling Rate (Hz) & Input Latency

Polling rate is how often your controller sends data to your device, measured in Hertz (Hz). A standard Bluetooth connection yields around 125Hz (8ms latency). Overclocking or using a wired USB connection can push this to 500Hz-1000Hz (1ms-2ms latency), critical for competitive gaming.

Circularity Error

When you rotate a joystick along its outer edge, a perfect module should trace a mathematically perfect circle. Circularity error measures the deviation from this perfect circle. High deviations (>15%) can result in uneven diagonal movement speeds in FPS games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about testing your controller.

How do I test motion controls on PS5 DualSense or Nintendo Switch Pro controllers?

Connect your controller via USB-C or Bluetooth, place it flat on your desk to establish a resting baseline, and then tilt the controller along Pitch, Roll, and Yaw axes. The 3D orientation visualizer mirrors physical controller movement in real time.

What causes stationary gyro drift in controllers?

Gyro drift occurs when internal MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerometer and gyroscope sensors experience thermal drift or uncalibrated zero-rate output offsets. Leaving the controller flat on a stationary surface for 5 seconds triggers auto-calibration.

Why is gyro aiming considered superior to traditional thumbstick aiming?

Gyro aiming pairs coarse analog stick camera movements with mouse-like precision wrist micro-adjustments. When combined with "Flick Stick" camera controls, gyro aiming rivals native optical gaming mouse precision without relying on software aim assist.

Does the standard Xbox Wireless Controller have a built-in gyroscope?

No. Standard Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers (Series X|S, Xbox One, Elite Series 2) do not contain gyro sensors. Motion aiming requires a PS5 DualSense, PS4 DualShock 4, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con/Pro Controller, or Steam Controller.

How do I recalibrate controller motion sensors on PC?

In Steam Controller Settings, select your controller, open "Calibrate", and place the controller on a level, vibration-free desk. Click "Calibrate Gyro" to reset the zero-velocity angular threshold.

How this test works & its limits
  • This test reads your controller through the browser's standard Gamepad API — no drivers, no installs, nothing leaves your device.
  • Readings depend on connection mode: Bluetooth reports at lower rates than USB. Compare like-for-like (wired vs wired).
  • We measure the input reaching the browser — display lag and game-engine queues are outside this test's view.
  • A clean reading now does not guarantee no drift in-game: deadzones differ per game, and wear develops over time. Use the Drift Timeline to track yours.
  • This is a diagnostic, not a hardware-lab certification. For repair or RMA decisions, confirm with a second run or second tool.
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