Starter CQB Gunstock

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Starter CQB Gunstock FAQ
• Quick Start Guide
• Getting Started
• Setting up the Starter
• Using Your Starter for the First Time
• Important information for Meta Quest (any model) users
• Basic troubleshooting & tips
• Tutorials
• Starter Shoulder Extension Upgrade EN FR
• Starter Switch Swide Instructions EN FR
• YouTube Videos
• Starter Shoulder Extension Upgrade EN Test
• Starter Switch Side instructions EN Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Starter CQB Gunstock FAQ

• Starter vs. MagTube which to get? The Starter is a cheaper alternative to the MagTube. Intended for people who don't want to spend a bunch of money but still want some stock stability, as well as specifically designed with E-sports in mind! The Starter becomes pretty handy in fast paced action such as Pavlov or close range firefights, while the MagTube suits medium to long range combat. If you want the mobility of free hand but the stability of a gun stock this is for you.
• Why is one of the cups bolted onto the Starter? Primarily for safety. The tube is short, and the intended use is to leave the primary hand on the tube at all times. Due to the small nature of the Starter it does not interfere with world interactions whatsoever, and if one were to make both cups magnetic, it would pose the risk of the tube flying off. You can of course upgrade to magnetic should you wish, but it isn't an option directly on the Starter itself. Refer to how to upgrade the Starter to a MagTube below for more info.
• Carbon vs Chrome tube which is better? Carbon tubes are lighter, more durable, and non-reflective. Chrome tubes are heavier, sturdy, and reflective. If you have an HMD that has poor tracking with reflective surfaces (such as Valve Index), consider Carbon or cover your Chrome tube. Carbon is ~112g lighter
  
• Carbon vs other cups which is better? The carbon cups use a carbon filament and the other cups use PLA filament. The carbon cups are lighter and more durable. Additionally they have a slightly more 'grippy' feel to them compared to PLA which feel 'smoother'.
• Should I get the ProStraps? While only available for certain HMDs, they are highly recommended for the added comfort they offer. Ordering them this way also likely means they will come pre-installed.
• Should I get the Shoulder Stock Extension? The shoulder stock adds increased stability, and adds a 1 point sling, offering usage very similar to the MagTube.
• How do I install the Shoulder Stock Extension? Follow this video guide.
• What are the differences between MK1 static and MK2 adjustable? The MK1 is the original stock design we have used and refined since the beginning. The Mk2 is a new design that allows for height adjustment, and additional cheek weld comfort. With the new design, users have even more adjustability for the perfect alignment. Especially useful for inside out tracking HMDs such as Quest 3 where it is important for the HMD to see the controllers at all times.
• One of the mounts on the Starter is smooth, is this on purpose? Yes. The trigger hand supports most of the gunstock’s weight. A notched retainer keeps it locked in place when tightened to avoid involuntary changes of angle. The spacing of the notches still allows for a good amount of adjustment. The supporting hand magnet retainer is smooth to allow finer adjustment on the fly. Think of a clock. If the notched magnet retainer can adjust in hours, the smooth one can adjust in seconds. If you want both controllers on notched magnet retainers, you can buy a second one here (select notched).
• Can I upgrade the fixed/fastened trigger hand mount to be magnetic? Yes! Buy this product, then follow this video.

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Getting Started (no ProStraps):

1.     After unboxing, the first thing you need to do is get the mag cup. The mag cup will be in its own bubble wrap bag, or already on the Starter depending on the controller brand you ordered. If already on the Starter, you can grab the cup firmly, and remove by using a doorknob twist motion. Please note: only the left cup is magnetic.

2.     On each cup will be writing to indicate if it is for the left or right controller. Underneath the left cup, where you see the magnet, you might also see some more writing indicating which brand the cups are for (i.e. Quest 2).

3.     Before putting your controllers into the cups, it is suggested to wipe down the part of the controllers that will go inside. This is to ensure optimal friction so they do not slide out easily. Next, observe the small hole in the cup. This is intended for feeding the wrist strap through, and should be facing you, or away from the trigger button on the controller. The magnet on the bottom of the left cup should be angled towards the right.

4.     To install, simply start with the wrist strap and feed it through the small hole. Then push the controller into the cup until it cannot go any further. Use of excessive force is not required as it should easily go in until it hits friction, and then with a little bit of force you should be able to continue pushing in until it won't go any further. That is the point at which you should stop and it is considered installed in the cup. Please note: if you are using Index or PSVR 2, we have videos in Website tutorials under Cup.

Getting Started (with ProStraps):

1.     All steps above apply. Before putting controllers into the cups you will need to install the ProStraps as shown in our tutorials. Depending on your controller brand, and the state in which they were received (pre-installed vs separately) what you do may vary. But essentially, you need the bottom to be on the cup, and the top to either be connected to an insert you put inside your controller's battery cover (ProStraps Grips), or inside the cup itself (ProStraps GRips MK2 Flex for controller holder).

2.     Please note for the right cup you are still replacing the nut with the ProStrap metal mounting, but instead of removing the magnet you are removing the bolt.

3.     Once the ProStraps are correctly installed, you follow step 4 above.

Setting up the Starter

1.     Once out of the bubble wrap inspect your Starter. If you want to use it left handed, now is the time to swap hands following this video.

2.     If you ordered the Starter - Stock Upgrade now is the time to install it following this tutorial (prompts download).

3.     If you ordered the Static Stock MK2 upgrade for the Starter - Stock Upgrade now is the time to install it following this video.

4.     If you ordered a sling, now is the time to install it. Inspect your Starter - Stock Upgrade. Protruding from the connector connecting the tube to the shoulder stock you will see a rubber ring intended as a sling mounting point.

5.     You may put the controller into the fixed cup and the controller in the mag cup onto the Starter. It is now ready for use!

Using Your Starter for the First Time

1.     The first thing you will need to do is adjust/align your Starter so that you can see through the sights on firearms. This video by community member ragesaq is perfect to follow along. While the video is intended for MagTube alignment, the methodology and philosophy behind the approach still applies, particularly if you have the Starter - Stock Upgrade.

2.     By default you can adjust how close or far apart the controllers are from each other, as well as adjust the angle. Additionally, if you have the Starter - Stock Upgrade you have two connector joints of adjustment to work with.

3.     For pump action shotguns there are multiple ways to pump rounds. One popular method is to loosen the supporting hand controller mount enough so it can freely move forward and backward along its axis (not to be confused with loosening the entire bracket on the tube) but tight enough as desired by preference. Then simply rock the controller back and forth to pump.

4.     Once you follow the video practice makes perfect! It may take some time to get the adjustments and alignment dialed in to suit your preferences. It will also take some time to get used to detaching and reattaching the controller to the Starter, and to reload firearms, etc. For additional tips, and community shared advice, head over to our Discord.

Important information for Meta Quest (any model) users

1.     Being inside out tracking, the sensors on both controllers need to be visible by the headset to maintain optimal tracking. You will want to keep this in mind when setting up your gunstock to align to guns in games.

2.     On newer models that have hand tracking, you will want to make sure hand tracking is disabled when gunstock is in use. The hand tracking gets confused, and tries to engage, causing tracking issues. This also applies when using a Meta Quest on PC.

Basic troubleshooting & tips

1.     If the Starter feels wobbly or 'loose', tighten the various joints using the larger of the 2 allen keys provided.

2.     You can save yourself some effort when changing setup for different games by taking pictures of what works in a particular game before changing it, to make it easier to go back to later on.

3.     If you are trying to figure out how to use your sling, there are countless video guides on YouTube for airsoft, and actual firearms that translate perfectly to Starter use.

4.     Much more information is provided in the links shared at the very start of this guide. I did not cover any of that information here.

Tutorials

Starter Shoulder Extension Upgrade EN FR

STARTER UPGRADE :

SHOULDER EXTENSION

Hello, fellow gamer! If you are reading this, you are willing to enhance your Pro/Mag-Starter and increase your comfort while playing. And we will help you to do it! The Cross-Starter allows you to aim in-game even more precisely than the Mag-Starter. We invite you to join our Discord community for any question or directly contact us through our support service on our website. Upgrading to the Cross-Starter should take you 5 minutes. For video setup, you can check our YouTube Playlists. First, make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful. Some parts can get lost easily. Page 2

Bonjour, camarade joueur ! Si tu lis ceci, c’est que tu es prêt à améliorer ton Pro/Mag-Starter et à augmenter ton confort de jeu. Et nous t’aiderons à le faire ! Le Cross-Starter te permet de viser en jeu avec encore plus de précision que le Starter. Nous t’invitons à rejoindre notre communauté Discord pour toute question ou à nous contacter directement via notre service d’assistance sur notre site web. L’amélioration vers le Cross-Starter devrait te prendre 5 minutes. Pour la mise en place en vidéo, tu peux consulter nos Playlists sur YouTube. Tout d'abord, assure toi de travailler sur une zone dégagée et sois très prudent. Certaines pièces peuvent se perdre facilement. Page 3

Feel the game

ENGLISH VERSION

Insert the Mag-Starter’s tube in the Cross-Starter upgrade’s connector.	You can now see the shape of the Cross-Starter.		Tighten the screw on the connector (not too strong, you do not want to break the part). (The arrow on the picture is for the last step)
Slightly tighten the screw that attaches the two connectors. You will need to adjust it later, depending on your playing style.		If you chose the sling option, you just need to attach it to the rubber ring next to the stock.
Fold the Cross-Starter to a 90° angle.		Adjust the tube with the top of the stock and tighten the screw (arrowed in 3rd picture).

Version française

Insère le tube du Starter dans le raccord de la partie avec la crosse.	Tu peux déjà voir la forme du Cross-Starter.		Serre suffisamment la vis sur le raccord pour que le tube ne bouge plus (pas trop fort, tu ne voudrais pas casser la pièce). (La flèche est pour la dernière étape).
Visse légèrement la vis qui attache les deux raccords. Tu auras besoin de l’ajuster plus tard suivant ton style de jeu.		Si tu as pris l’option avec la sangle, il te suffit de la clipser à l’anneau en caoutchouc proche de la crosse.
Plie le Cross-Starter à 90°.		Ajuste le tube avec le haut de la crosse et serre plus la vis si besoin (fléchée sur la troisième photo).

Starter Switch Swide Instructions EN FR

STARTER

Hello, fellow gamer! If you are reading this, you want to switch the laterality of your Starter CQB. And we will help you do it! We invite you to join our Discord community for any question or directly contact us through our support service on our website. This process should take 10 minutes. For video setup, you can check our YouTube Playlists. This tutorial shows right-handed to left-handed. Left-handed to right-handed use the same steps, you will just need to follow them in mirror. First, make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful. Some parts can get lost easily.	Salutations, ami gamer ! Si tu es en train de lire ceci, c’est que tu veux changer la latéralité de ton Starter CQB. Et nous allons t’y aider ! Nous t’invitons à rejoindre notre communauté Discord pour toute question ou à nous contacter directement via notre service d'assistance sur notre site web. Ce procédé devrait te prendre 10 minutes. Pour des instructions vidéo, tu peux regarder notre playlists YouTube. Ce tutoriel montre droitier vers gaucher. Pour passer de gaucher à droitier, les étapes sont les mêmes. Il faudra simplement les suivre en miroir. Avant tout, assure-toi de travailler dans une zone dégagée et sois très prudent, certaines pièces peuvent se perdre facilement.
English version: p2	Version française : p4

ENGLISH VERSION

STEP 1: FASTENED TO MAGNETIC CUP

Remove the fastened cup using the bigger Allen key, and detach the magnetic cup. Keep all parts, you will need them to assemble the cup back.	Exchange the position of both connections. The butterfly screws must be on the same side.
Unscrew the black support on the fastened cup using the medium Allen key. Take care not to lose the square nut on the back of the cup.	Remove the magnet from the cup using the smaller Allen key, and screw it to the other cup. Take care not to lose the square nut on the back of the cup.
You now have your magnetic cup for the other hand.

STEP 2: MAGNETIC TO FASTENED CUP

You removed the magnet on the previous step. Screw the black support back on the cup that has no magnet. Take care not to lose the square nut on the back of the cup.		Put the screw with the O-ring back on the black support.		Place the notched washer on the screw.
Put them in the T-connection.	Place the second O-ring in the whole, around the screw.				Place the hex nut. Screw them all together.
Now you can attach the magnetic cup to the back. And there you have your left-handed Starter CQB.

VERSION FRANÇAISE

Étape 1 : de la coupelle fixe à magnétique

Retire la coupelle fixe en utilisant la plus grosse clé Allen. Et détache la coupelle magnétique. Garde bien toutes les pièces, tu en auras besoin pour réassembler le tout une fois fini.	Échange les positions des deux raccords. Les vis papillons doivent être du même côté.
Enlève le support noir de la coupelle fixe en utilisant la clé Allen moyenne. Attention à l’écrou carré à l’arrière de la coupelle, ne le perds pas.	Enlève l’aimant de la coupelle magnétique en utilisant la plus petite clé Allen, et transfère-le sur l’autre coupelle pour la rendre magnétique. Attention à l’écrou carré à l’arrière de la coupelle, ne le perds pas.
Tu as transformé la coupelle fixe en magnétque.

Étape 2 : De la coupelle magnétique à fixe

Tu as enlevé l’aimant de la coupelle dans l’étape précédente. Visse le support noir à la coupelle qui n’a pas d’aimant. Attention à l’écrou carré à l’arrière de la coupelle, ne le perds pas.		Remets la vis avec le joint torique dans le trou du support noir.		Place la rondelle crantée sur la vis.
Place le tout dans le raccord en T.	Place le second joint torique dans le trou, sur la vis.				Place l’écrou hexagonal. Vis le tout avec la plus grosse clé Allen, et le tour est joué.
Tu peux maintenant attacher la coupelle magnétique. Et voilà, tu as maintenant un Starter CQB pour gaucher.

YouTube Videos

Starter Shoulder Extension Upgrade EN Test

The Cross-Starter allows you to enhance your Pro/Mag-Starter and increase your comfort while playing, and improve your in-game aim even more precisely than the classic Starter CQB.

Upgrading to the Cross-Starter should take you 5 minutes.
For video setup, you can check our YouTube tutorial Playlists.

Make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful, some parts can be easily lost.

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Insert the Starter’s tube in the stock upgrade’s connector.	Tighten the screw on the connector (not too strong, you do not want to break it).

Loosen the stock's screw and position it in a square (90°) angle with the tube.

Adjust the tube with the top of the stock and tighten the screw (arrowed in 3rd picture).	You can adjust the rear tube and stock to fit your gameplay, and attach the sling. We recommend having the cheek rest parallel to the Starter's tube, but it's up to you Enjoy!

Starter Switch Side instructions EN Test

Here is how to switch the laterality of your Starter CQB.

 This process should take 10 minutes.
For video setup, you can check our YouTube tutorial Playlists.

This tutorial shows right-handed to left-handed. Left-handed to right-handed use the same steps, you will just need to follow them in mirror.
Make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful. Some parts can easily be lost.

STEP 1: FASTENED TO MAGNETIC CUP

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Remove the fastened cup using the bigger Allen key, and detach the magnetic cup. Keep all parts, you will need them to assemble the cup back.	Exchange the position of both connections. The butterfly screws must be on the same side.	Unscrew the black support on the fastened cup using the medium Allen key. Be careful not to lose the square nut on the back of the cup.

Remove the magnet from the cup using the smaller Allen key, and screw it to the other cup. Be careful not to lose the square nut here too.	You now have your magnetic cup for the other hand.

STEP 2: MAGNETIC TO FASTENED CUP

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You removed the magnet on the previous step. Screw the black support back on the cup that has no magnet. Take care not to lose the square nut.	Put the screw with the O-ring back on the black support.	Place the notched washer on the screw.

Slot them in the T-connection.	Place the second O-ring in the hole, around the screw.	Place the hex nut. Screw them all together.

Now you can attach the magnetic cup back.   And there you have your left-handed Starter CQB.