Complete Lockbox button and motor calibration, confirm success, and recover from a failed calibration.
Video transcript
0:00 Hey there! If you're here, it's likely because you're seeing this calibration message on your chastity lockbox. This can happen if your device has been reflashed, or if calibration, for some reason, has been reset.
0:11 This is no problem, all you need to do is simply tell it, or follow the instructions on screen. So right here it's asking me to hold the right button to calibrate.
0:21 That identifies which pin is the right button, and then it'll calibrate the motor.
What is calibration?
Calibration is an automatic process that teaches your Chastity Lockbox how it's assembled and how it should function. This step ensures your device operates correctly and safely.
When does calibration happen?
Your Chastity Lockbox arrives pre-calibrated and ready to use out of the box.
You'll only encounter the calibration screen in these situations:
- After flashing firmware — If you've updated your device's software, calibration runs once automatically
- After a factory reset — Resetting the device clears the stored calibration data
What does calibration configure?
Calibration automatically detects and sets three critical parameters:
| Setting | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Motor orientation | Determines which direction the motor turns to lock and unlock |
| Lock detection | Teaches the device how to verify when it's securely locked |
| Motor power level | Sets optimal power for secure locking while minimizing battery drain |
Encountering the calibration screen
Step 1: Button calibration
The device displays "Calibrating" and asks you to hold the Enter button. This identifies which physical pin corresponds to which button—some hardware variants have different configurations.
Press and hold the Enter/Lock button (the right button) until the device acknowledges it.
Step 2: Motor calibration
The device displays "Calibrating Motor" and automatically tests the locking mechanism by locking and unlocking once to learn how your hardware is configured.
Do not turn off the device during motor calibration. The process takes approximately 6 seconds.
Step 3: Automatic restart
After calibration completes successfully, the device automatically restarts and returns to normal operation.
Calibration succeeded when the motor completes its test, the Lockbox restarts, and the normal unlocked menu appears without an error. Do not start a lock until the mechanism can lock and unlock cleanly during a short test.
Calibration failures
If calibration fails (motor doesn't reach expected positions), the device may:
- Retry calibration automatically
- Display an error requiring manual intervention
- Need to be reflashed via the web flasher
- Stop if the paddle or lid is obstructed; do not force the mechanism.
- Confirm the backplate and lid are seated correctly.
- Restart once and follow the on-screen calibration prompts again.
- If calibration repeats, the motor does not move cleanly, or an error appears, leave the Lockbox unlocked and contact support. Flash firmware only when support instructs you to.
If you're having trouble with calibration or your device isn't responding as expected, contact support@researchanddesire.com and include a photo of the screen and mechanism.