# Hand controller gets disabled when I select auto functions

**URL:** <https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hand-controller-gets-disabled-when-i-select-auto-functions/12727>\
**Category:** QGroundControl\
**Created:** [August 12, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hand-controller-gets-disabled-when-i-select-auto-functions/12727 "2022-08-12T03:18:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![EliotBR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/eliotbr/32/6937_2.png) [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/hand-controller-gets-disabled-when-i-select-auto-functions/12727/6 "2022-10-16T21:58:52Z")

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> [@SamROV](#):
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> What do you think about the controller disconnection issue?

> [@EliotBR](#):
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> That definitely sounds odd. What kind of controller are you using? Presumably you went through the normal sensor and joystick calibrations before trying to dive?

As a guess without further information, I assume your joystick has a connect/disconnect button which you have presumably configured as the button for “heading hold” (I’m assuming you mean “stabilize” or “depth hold”?).

> [@SamROV](#):
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> I have Doppler fitted also, but can’t get position hold or any auto to work.

That seems unrelated and should likely be in a separate topic. [This comment](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/water-linked-dvl-a50-support/9123/52) on factors influencing the bottom lock may be relevant, but your issue could also be caused by damage or incorrect configuration of your DVL.

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