Boogie Remote Control Guide

The Boogie remote control is the result of thousands of hours of development — built to make control, navigation, and safety as intuitive and reliable as possible.

🔧 Basic Operation

• Unlocking the Remote:

  1. Press the center button

  2. Pull the trigger within 5 seconds
     → Remote remains unlocked for ~10 seconds before automatically re-locking.

• Accessing the Menu:

  • Hold both Left and Right buttons to open the menu.

  • Menu includes:

    • Pairing

    • Throttle calibration

    • Profile settings

    • Firmware updates

• Remote hard Reset in case of freeze:

  • Locate the magnet symbol above the screen on the remote.

  • Hold this part of the remote against:

    • A strong magnet, or

    • The side of the Boogie's motor (the part underwater that the propellor connects to with the zerotow logo)

  • ✅ Test this reset feature before ever needing it.

• ⚠️ Important Notes:

  • The remote does not float – use a leash or float accessory.

  • Charge time: ~2 hours

  • Run time: ~4 hours

🔋 Charging Instructions

1. Place the handle on the charging disc.

2. Look for the bright blue LED to confirm charging position.

   • If the blue light is flickering, the handle is misaligned and may overheat and damage the charging circuit.

3. Match the charging symbol on the handle with the disc for correct orientation.

💡 Indicator Light Guide

Boogie Remote & Autonomy Guide

🚀 Manual Driving

• Steering: Use the Left and Right buttons on the remote to steer manually.

• Range: ~150 meters. Holding the remote high and with an open hand significantly improves range.

🤖 Autonomous Modes Overview

Autonomous steering puts safety first:

• Throttle is always controlled by the remote.

• Steering is handled automatically.

• If the remote goes underwater or is more than 150m away, the Boogie immediately stops.

⚠️ Never use auto modes within 200m of other water users.
Verified unsafe use will result in warranty limitations and denial of spare part sales. Do not ruin this for everyone, risk a fine, or confiscation of your Boogie by Authorities. There is no excuse for using the Boogie around other water users. 

🔄 AutoFollow Mode

Used when:

• On a wave, behind a boat wake, or pumping in flat water.

Activation Methods

• Manual: Press the center button during the ride → Pull the trigger → Remote vibrates and solid green LED confirms activation.

• Automatic: Triggers when:

  • Remote has strong GPS signal (turn on 3–5 mins before water entry)

  • Remote speed > 20 kph

  • Distance to Boogie > Auto Follow Trigger Distance (default 15m)

  • Throttle is at zero

In Practice

1. Catch a wave or pump away.

2. Release the throttle.

3. Wait for the remote to vibrate.

4. Confirm solid green LED before pulling the trigger.

5. Boogie follows you at ~25m distance.

6. Releasing the trigger stops the Boogie immediately.

✅ Always visually confirm the Boogie is following before continuing.

↔️ Left/Right Offset

Use Left or Right buttons during AutoFollow to shift the Boogie to a safer path (e.g., away from rocks).

• Offset is stored and shown as an orange segment on the outside of the battery gauge.

• Press the opposite direction button to return to center.

• Default offset is 25m (adjustable in Parameters).

• Course Average Time: Smooths Boogie’s tracking (5–10 sec recommended).

🧲 Summon Mode

Brings the Boogie back to you (from shore or in water).

• Auto Activation: When you’re off foil after AutoFollow.

• Manual Activation: Press the center button when stationary.

• Boogie steers directly toward you with flashing green LED.

• Summon disables within 10m and reverts to manual control.

💡 Notes on Autonomy

• GPS signals + lots math = magic (but not always perfect).

• GPS quality may degrade:

  • In bad weather

  • After prolonged remote submersion

• A red LED = poor GPS.

• Boogie follows a straight path — no obstacle avoidance.

• Auto modes require a reliable 2.4 GHz link to function.

🛳 Cruise Control

Maintains speed while you foil.

Enabling:

1. Make sure Cruise Control is enabled in Profiles.

2. While foiling, press center button.

3. Remote vibrates, solid blue LED confirms activation.

4. Pull throttle above the Cruise Control setpoint.

5. Use Left/Right buttons to fine-tune speed (±5%).

Disabling:

• Reduce throttle below setpoint, or

• Press center button (⚠️ Caution: may jump to 100% throttle if trigger is still fully pressed).

Activation Criteria:

• Remote speed > 10 kph

• Throttle > 10%

• Good GPS signal

📍 Position Hold

Keeps Boogie in place — ideal for gear changes or waiting.

Features:

• Activated via menu.

• Slowly moves around the GPS coordinates. 

• Remote can be turned off while in this mode

• Will not work in breaking waves

• Runs up to 100 hours on full battery

• Future update: automatic drift correction

🛰 Ensure GPS antenna (black square on actuator) is unobstructed.

👥 Profiles

Adjust for rider or conditions:

⚙ Parameters

Advanced tuning for autonomous behavior: