Quick question, how much longer are the vpforce motors compared to the off the shelf part?
Quick question, how much longer are the vpforce motors compared to the off the shelf part?
WThey're exactly the same size
Smaybe a dumb question, but I see in the Configurator software that you can select functions for Pot#1 and Pot#2. Pot#1 is the knob next to the emergency stop button; is there a pot#2 on the base? Or is that setting there for future expansion?
WThere's a free connector on the board, additional expansion for the FFB kit users. So it's essentially disconnected on the Rhino.
FIt's it possible to add it on a rhino?
Wyeah, there's a 3 pin JST-XH socket for the pot
FGood to know!
Sone other question... I couldn't help myself as soon as I got it and I started messing around with the settings in the configurator, trying out various effects, etc. I didn't save the default settings to a file though before I started. I did the Reset Config, but it doesn't seem like it restored exactly the same settings it had when I first went into the Configurator software. Is there a way to restore the original defaults? Or does someone have a screenshot of the Effects and Settings tabs with their default settings?
WHere's a baseline config, just do the axis calibration again 
rhino_10_config.vpconf5.46KB
SI know :-D, but in my defense this is the first FFB joystick I've had in like 20 years. I'm like a kid in a candy shop...
Sthanks!
JTried to update firmware and it failed with the error "Error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'CanDnload')". Now the stick is completely unresponsive (looks like the firmware is bad), the web utility sees it as a bootloader not the stick. Keeps failing when I try to update again to reinstall the firmware.
Jjust gave me this error on another try: Error: Error during DFU download: DFU GETSTATUS failed: ControlTransferIn failed: NetworkError: Failed to execute 'controlTransferIn' on 'USBDevice': A transfer error has occurred.
JFixed! Unplugged it from the USB hub and direct into my motherboard and it worked
WGlad to hear it worked!
SOne more question... I've been really enjoying it so far, trying it out in all the planes, etc. After a few mins of intense dogfighting, the fans kick on. Am I correct to assume that the motors will not be damaged by continuous use at near max power? (with max motor current set to 30.0 A and PSU max set to 7.0 A as in the default settings) I assume they will reduce power draw if they start getting too hot?
WYep, thermal throttling is implemented
MI swear the room smells like ozone if I have the force to high and the fans kick in!
SIs there a manual somewhere? I connected it and calibrated it in windows. Then I opened VP Configurator and assigned my stick (virpil constellation) . Stored the config and sent it to (clicked those two buttons on the bottom of the configurator). In DCS no joy.
FDid you bind the joystick buttons in DCS?
SIn DCS I found I had to enable FF in the options, and bind the base axes to pitch and roll, and then restart DCS in order for the FF to start working.
SOK! it's working. Thank you @sliphavoc . Only problem now is that the stick wants to pull back (in the A10) Flying level requires constant forward pressure.
SVP Configurator screens look like this:
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Sany suggestions on settings for damper, inertia, friction, endstops, constant force options?
SI inverted the y axis and still have the same problem-constant back pressure needed for level flight. Fix?
VYour dot isn't centered on the axis map there, is it supposed to be?
Sat rest, in the usb game control panel, the dot is centered. However, when I get into the A10, and press fly, the stick 'comes alive'. It wants to assume a somewhat pitch down condition at rest. If I jump in the control options window, the Y axis shows about half way to the left (down) at rest. Full excursion is possible but obviously with a good amount of 'force feedback'
MI think this is why he makes balance spring
WJumped in the A-10C free flight and yes it's neutral trim is pitched down about half, but it flies level no problem with the stick facing forward
MI just make the y axis finish earlier that the physical limit when I calibrate it
AThat would indicate high electric field that was high enough to arc and cause the ionization of the air 
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WNah, it's probably new plastic smell from the fans
AYes, most likely is. But I thought that everyone would be familiar with the smell of new plastic by now. Not 100% familiar with every component/design of your board, but it seems very unlikely that it could, even under some weird conditions, produce kV of voltage, especially with most of the things running on 3.3, 5 or 24V for motors or 48V for stronger motors.
WDefinitely not the latter, though I have to agree the fans have strange thermoplastic smell, but it should clear up after a while.
VSo after calibration is it possible for x&y to be 0000 or is that asking too much precision from the hardware?
WWith zero dead-zone this is hard to achieve
1. But to minimize the error you can better balance the grip
2. increase stiffness near the center using spring curve mapping.
1. But to minimize the error you can better balance the grip
2. increase stiffness near the center using spring curve mapping.
VAny idea at approximately what number DCS would register an input thus impacting flight ever so slightly?
Wthe numbers in the VP UI are +-4096 - so for example 100 is only 1.2% of the total throw
VGotcha thanks for the info
Ssome questions on vp configurator:
S1)how is 'spring' different from 'balance spring'?
S2) what does saturation do?
S3)what does filter do?
S4) what does forced effect do?
S5) what do end stops do?
S6) why are my limits so different from yours? (In the photo above my X and Y (at the bottom of the second image ) are way less than 4096
S7) is there a manual so I can stop asking stupid questions?
W1) Balance spring is used to balance a heavy grip so it doesn't sag when you leave it at an angle. It needs to be tuned when other spring effects are disabled.
2) Saturation limits the effect when it reaches the preset level. (black line in the example). Rarely used.
3) Filter is the control bandwidth, can be tuned to get a better system response, too high can cause oscillations. Advanced feature, defaults are good.
4. "Forced effect" means this effect will be "Forced" or locked in and DirectX games will not have authority to override it. For example if you lock the spring effect, trim will not work from DCS. Advanced usage.
5. These are soft limits that will prevent/resist the stick moving further than preset throw % in each axis direction.
6. Not sure about what you mean exactly here. Could you elaborate?
7. Not yet, but will be in the works soon. There's also the FFB kit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNhRD2Bsb8o that applies to the Rhino as well. Just the earlier version. Also the the App if you hover mouse on some controls there's a tooltip with help that pops-up.
2) Saturation limits the effect when it reaches the preset level. (black line in the example). Rarely used.
3) Filter is the control bandwidth, can be tuned to get a better system response, too high can cause oscillations. Advanced feature, defaults are good.
4. "Forced effect" means this effect will be "Forced" or locked in and DirectX games will not have authority to override it. For example if you lock the spring effect, trim will not work from DCS. Advanced usage.
5. These are soft limits that will prevent/resist the stick moving further than preset throw % in each axis direction.
6. Not sure about what you mean exactly here. Could you elaborate?
7. Not yet, but will be in the works soon. There's also the FFB kit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNhRD2Bsb8o that applies to the Rhino as well. Just the earlier version. Also the the App if you hover mouse on some controls there's a tooltip with help that pops-up.
YouTubeValmantas Palikša
This is a first introduction of the Rhino FFB system that will be available soon for purchase as a DYI kit. This system will enable enthusiasts to build a plug-an-play FFB joysticks with custom mechanics. Contact me for details if interested.
Contacts:
VPforce Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/Y7YmFGHbee
DCS Forums: https://forum.dcs.world/p...
Contacts:
VPforce Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/Y7YmFGHbee
DCS Forums: https://forum.dcs.world/p...
Sthank you. re 6):
