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# Hardware overview

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The adapter is shaped like a Jump Pack and fits the controller's rear expansion slot. The buttons, LEDs and USB-C port are on the end that sits outside the controller.

<figure><picture><source srcset="/files/xCHme5VDQ0vHZScz9RgJ" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="https://1477031042-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrOZt2G56IoPRZNZUgGRS%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f3bca3b5dc04b54585c6200a7f64bd6627286b21%2Fadapter-controls-light.svg?alt=media" alt="USB-C end of the BitLink DC Adapter with the LEDs, buttons and USB-C port labelled"></picture><figcaption><p>USB-C end</p></figcaption></figure>

| Part             | Description                                                                                                                                                |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Power button     | Right of the USB-C port. On, off, pairing and WebUI. See [Buttons and combos](/manuals/bitlink-dc-adapter/getting-started/buttons-and-combos.md).          |
| Sync button      | Left of the USB-C port. Link mode, memory card and reconnect. See [Buttons and combos](/manuals/bitlink-dc-adapter/getting-started/buttons-and-combos.md). |
| LEDs             | Four RGB LEDs, two each side of the USB-C port. See [The LEDs explained](/manuals/bitlink-dc-adapter/getting-started/leds.md).                             |
| USB-C port       | Charging, the wired link to the dongle, and firmware updates.                                                                                              |
| Controller cable | Connects the adapter to the controller's internal connector.                                                                                               |

The adapter also has a rumble motor and a motion sensor built in.


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