Okay so I finally got my hands on this VS 31 thing everyone’s talking about. Looked slick in the pictures, but man, taking it out of the box was like wrestling a stubborn octopus. Wires, parts, this weird little controller – all tangled up. Felt kinda overwhelmed, not gonna lie. But hey, figured I’d share how this beginner actually got it working after some serious head-scratching.
Step 1: Unpacking & That First “What the Heck?” Moment
Ripped open the box – typical excessive packaging. Found the main VS 31 unit, a power cable (thankfully, universal plug), this little remote doodad with buttons I didn’t recognize, and a USB charging cable for it. No instructions. Zero. Zilch. Just a little QR code sticker on the unit leading to… well, we’re ignoring links! Classic. Had to just kinda guess. Saw a port that looked power-cable-shaped and jammed it in. Plugged it into the wall. Boom, a tiny green light blinked on the VS 31 side. Okay, good sign, it’s alive. The remote though? Dead as a doornail. Needed juice.
Step 2: Juice Up That Pesky Remote
Grabbed the USB cable, hooked it up to my laptop’s port like I was charging my phone. Stuck the other end into the teensy port on the remote. This little red light flickered on the remote. Aha! Charging. Let it sit for like 10 minutes while I stared at the VS 31 blinking at me impatiently. Figured that was probably enough. Unplugged it.
Step 3: The Great Connection Tango (Point and Pray)
This part felt like magic, or maybe luck. Held down the biggest, shiniest button on the remote. Assumed it was the power button. Held it for a few seconds. Saw a tiny LED on the remote flash rapidly. Glanced back at the VS 31 – its green light suddenly became solid green instead of blinking! I swear I did a little fist pump. Pro Beginner Tip: Holding that button longer than you think is key. Don’t tap it, smoosh it down for a good 4-5 seconds until something happens.
Step 4: Making the VS 31 Actually Do Stuff
Okay, connected. Now what? Took me a minute to figure out the remote buttons. There were these up/down arrow things. Pressed “Up”. The VS 31 made a quiet whirrr sound. Tried “Up” again. More whirring. Looked closer – a tiny number display on the VS 31 itself showed “01”, then “02”. Ah-ha! Levels! Kept pressing “Up” and “Down” – sure enough, it cycled through different speeds or intensities (whatever “01” to “05” meant). Could feel it changing. It wasn’t complicated, but without labels, it felt like discovering secrets one button press at a time. The other buttons? Still haven’t fully figured them out, but I got the main up/down working.
Step 5: Stopping and Starting Like a Pro (Sorta)
Getting it started reliably took practice. That big power button on the remote? A quick press turns the VS 31 on (if charged). The green light on the unit goes solid. Press it again quickly? It turns OFF. Green light gone. But remember step 3? That LONG press is just for connecting the remote itself initially. For daily use, quick press is your ON/OFF switch once they’re paired. Mistake I Made: Held the button too long trying to turn it off the first time and accidentally put the remote into pairing mode again. VS 31 blinked wildly. Had to short-press to actually turn it off. Took two tries to get it right.
So yeah, that’s it. VS 31 working. Was it smooth? Not totally. Did I feel silly charging a remote before I could even use the main thing? Absolutely. But after untangling, charging, holding buttons too long, pressing buttons too briefly, and deciphering cryptic blinking lights… I got it going. It ain’t rocket science now, but step by step? For beginners? It definitely feels like one at first. Just be stubborn and pay attention to the lights!