Pip-Boy light switch animation (updated)

by Stentorious·v1.2.1·Updated 2026-04-13

Added unique first-person animation for switching Pip-Boy lights.

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Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)：

Garden of Eden Papyrus Script Extender：

Updated on April 12th:

Version 1.2.1

Bugfix: Fixed an issue where Pip-Boy lights could still be switched while in power armor without wearing a support helmet

Updated on March 26:

Version 1.2.0

Overall: Added animation for player pressing the actual "Light" button

BUGFIX: Fixed an issue with Buffout/Addictol InputSwitch users disabling player controls when plugging in a controller

Version 1.1.1

General: Added version-specific check for Eden Papyrus Expander (22.0+)

Added unique first-person animation for switching Pip-Boy lights.

Animation produced by "The Hitman".

Shersh sir is an inspiration to me.

Compatible with any arm-mounted Pip-Boy replacement, although the animation may not be entirely consistent.

Compatible with the following mods:

Baka Full Screen Pip-Boy and Quick-Boy

You can turn off animations when equipping certain weapons/armor.

Why? In place of Pip-Boy's mild behavior. (Example: Flashlight)

See the included RobCo Patcher example configuration.

F4SE

Eden Papyrus Extender

Installation is done just like any other mod, whether manually or using the mod manager.

Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.