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Anki controller

Yes, you can use Anki with a controller and gamify your experience even more! Use the buttons below to buy the controllers we recommend!

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FIRST. Install the Contanki Anki Add-on.

Contanki allows Anki to be used with a gamepad or other controller device. This part is simple. Install the add-on by copying the code from its AnkiWeb page.

SECOND. Reset the buttons to 'X mode' (can also do 'D mode').

(I) With the 8BitDo Zero 2 controller turned off, press and hold ‘start’ and ‘X’ simultaneously (‘B’ for D mode). The blue light should start flashing.

(II) Then, press and hold ‘select.’ The blue light should begin flashing more rapidly. Connect to your device now.

THIRD. Reset the D-pad to left joystick.

(I) Hold Select + D-pad left, to work as left joystick hat. Hold until it flashes red for it to work.

FOURTH. Key mapping.

(I) Open Anki and access the add-on settings via 'Tools' on the top tab.

(II) In the settings tab, select the controller you are using (in this case, 8BitDo Zero 2 - if this doesn’t show, press a button on your controller).

(III) Then click on 'Controls' in the top bar and map the way you like, taking into account which Anki window the settings refer to. 

(IV) If you want to use my mapping, just download one of the following files and import it (custom actions don't get added so you'll need to add them manually first) into Contanki.

Choose your controller

We've prepared a tutorial focused on the two main 8BitDo® controller models that we love.

8BitDo®

Micro

8BitDo®

Zero 2

Setting up your 8BitDo® Micro controller

Click below on the operational system you are using for controller setup instructions. To find out more about the 8BitDo® Micro switch modes, read the manufacturer's manual.

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Windows

iOS

Android

macOS

Windows

iOS

Android

FIRST. Install the Contanki Anki Add-on.

(I) The Contanki add-on allows Anki to be used with a gamepad or other controller device. This part is simple.

(II) Install the add-on by copying the code from its AnkiWeb page.

SECOND. Slide the switch to 'D' mode.

(I) Slide the switch on the bottom side to the ‘D’ mode.

(II) Press the 'Home' button (heart pattern), then hold the 'Pair' button (little one on the bottom side) for 1 second and connect to your Mac.

(III) Hold the 'Minus' + 'D-pad left' buttons for 5 seconds to get full control over the D-pad.

THIRD. Key mapping.

(I) Open Anki and access the add-on settings via 'Tools' on the top tab.

(II) In the settings tab, select the controller you are using (in this case, 8BitDo Micro - if this doesn’t show, press any button on your controller).

(III) Then click on 'Controls' in the top bar and map the way you like, taking into account which Anki window the settings refer to. 

(IV) If you want to use my mapping, just download one of the following files and import it (custom actions don't get added so you'll need to add them manually first) into Contanki.