HSo some things arrived today.
H1x small motor kit (for crosswind conversion)
HOh, and this, obviously.
HUnfortunately I've been sick for the last few days and didn't get to finish simpit, so it'll be a few days before I get to try her out.
HThings that I've noticed already that make me happy: coming from someone who uses dials a lot on guitar & guitar pedals, the tension adjust knob/pot feels NICE. It's got that heavy damped feel I enjoy.
HThis made me sensibly chuckle
HThe fit and finish is excellent on the Rhino itself, including the 3d printed parts which cover the tension knob, fan covers, large pulleys, and stick connection thread adapter.
WAwesome! Glad everything arrived safely
Fis anyone using the virpil gooseneck extension on the stock rhino base? I'm just wondering if you feel the forces with the stock motors are enough with this much of an extension?
W@magpiee uses a long extension
SI plan to use the VKB curved 20 cm extension with mine, although IIRC I measured the total distance from the actual gimbal to the grip and a 10 cm extension might be closer to what I have now (VKB Gunfighter base with the 20 cm extension).
VIs it just me or is the virpil extension canted forward at the top? I wonder if this will be comfortable if it is, I've always used straight extensions
VI know the f16 stick for right hand use has a forward angle, not sure about how it will feel center stick
Fnot that I've noticed, I already have the gooseneck. I plan on keeping the viper grip mounted sidestick. I was debating on whether or not to just get the winwing fssb specifically for that, and have the Rhino center stick for everything else.
VThis is where I saw it in their schematic diagram:
VBottom points straight down but top doesn't look like it's straight up
Fdoesn't bother me, but I can see what your saying.
HI have that extension on my mongoose base. I've used it for a couple years now with a TM warthog grip. It is canted, but I've never had any problems with it. It puts the center of the grip back over the center of pitch rotation
CNice to see a few more joysticks have dispatched. just 217 more before they get to my reservation 
I am so excited
I am so excitedF!stats
VHey @.flatspin,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0034 on 2023-01-10
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 97 days, median is 110 days, max is 183 days
32 Rhinos are shipped in total
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0034 on 2023-01-10
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 97 days, median is 110 days, max is 183 days
32 Rhinos are shipped in total
MYeah it’s great, I actually turned everything down especially the p effects
RIt would need to angle rearward. Looks like the virpil one angles forward. I think I'm going to print a custom short one that angles rearward. See how that goes.
FAwesome, good to hear!
DYes, and @magpiee almost crushed his crown jewels when he crashed a warbird 
S@walmis im seeing on !status that my s/n changed to a lower number, is this correct?
im expecting it to just be a bot mix up though
im expecting it to just be a bot mix up thoughMYeah il2 crashes are legitimately scary now
MHey does anyone find it weird when you take off force trim in the helis add it moves so freely? I feel like there should be some resistance but I really don't know
MShould I add 100 percent friction or something?
PCongratulations m8! & Welcome to the RHINO Owners Club!
Pahh ok, I'm not familiar with the extension up close, I wonder if things can be undone & turned around on the extension so it would work? It just caught my eye how similar the shape looked to the Virpil adapter
HThanks! Now we will see if I actually get to use it this weekend.
PYeah m8, hope you're feeling better & can get your sim pit done asap so you can enjoy this awesome base!
RJust had a gimbal break... that'll learn me for using PLA
Off to order some PETG.
Off to order some PETG.
Djust make it thicc
HYou can also "anneal" it in an oven. Makes the layer to layer strength higher at the expense of some shrinkage
Hif you can accept really long print times, you can also set your layer height to its absolute minimum. Does a similar thing
RLasted longer than I expected actually... not bad for PLA.
PETG should last way longer...
PETG should last way longer...
Bhappens when people back out
Fwhat are the mechanicals of the rhino base made of?
MYes. Full forward pitch at cold start also.
TMine has gone down a few too, perhaps people cancelling orders?
WYeah, it's to be expected
I was thinking what's the best approach to fill the "gaps", either:
I was thinking what's the best approach to fill the "gaps", either:
- Move all S\Ns to fill the gaps, like I did now.
- Or move someone from the end of the queue - could be thought like lottery mode
option 2 would not be fair to those waiting, though.
JGeez, there goes my lucky number and up comes a new, fine number, bringing me closer to the finish line. Guess I better get on to print my stick I want to put on that thing, otherwise it's here before I'm done 
VYep. I did like that my previous # ended with 7, but hey, whatever brings me closer to the end of the queue I'll take it
V:package: RHINO #0035 Has Shipped!
D
YIt is indeed looking like he has cleared some production bottlenecks
KIs anyone in here using the "VPC SharKa-50 Control Panel" from Virpil as a jetfighter throttle?
I wonder how well it works for this purpose..
I'm trying to make room for a helicopter collective, and that's a difficult thing to do with a HOTAS throttle in the way.
And the "VPC SharKa-50 Control Panel" follows the collective up and down, pretty neat.
I wonder how well it works for this purpose..
I'm trying to make room for a helicopter collective, and that's a difficult thing to do with a HOTAS throttle in the way.
And the "VPC SharKa-50 Control Panel" follows the collective up and down, pretty neat.
Fit does if you purchase the vpc bracket