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How to weight calibrate the Half Decent Scale


This tutorial will show you how to weight calibrate the Half Decent Scale, so that it is more accurate for your setup.

You will need a calibrated weight of 50g, 100g, 200g or 500g.

To go into SETUP MODE:

  1. hold your left fingers down on the O button and ▢ button at the same time
  2. You will see HDS SETUP

To Calibrate your scale:

  1. Make sure you have no objects on your scale
  2. Tap the O button until you reach the Calibrate menu. Tap the ▢ button
  3. Tap the O button to move to the word “Calibrate”. Tap the ▢ button
  4. Choose the weight you own with the O button and tap ▢ to start calibration
  5. The scale will calibrate itself to this “no weight” (0g) point
  6. When asked to place the weight you have, do so. You will have 3 seconds.
  7. The scale will calibrate itself to your weight, and indicate when it is done.
  8. Remove the weight, tare and place the weight back on. The displayed weight should now be accurate.

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  • German: Wie kalibriert man die Half Decent Scale?
  • French: Comment calibrer la balance Half Decent Scale
  • Spanish: Cómo calibrar el peso de la Half Decent Scale

    Updated 2025/02/18