Is there a way to turn off the controller schematic?

Solution 1:

Note: This is not available until you insert the first tablet (confirmed by @kareen and @jeffmercado)

Open up the gear menu with "1", and you'll see an interface button near the bottom left area of the screen. It should have "Standard" on it. Set it to "Pro" to remove the button layout.

Here is a picture of the button:

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Here is the location of it (circled):

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