Yeah you can do that by changing the raw x numbers you see at the physical limits when under load

MagpieOP•1/22/23, 1:08 AM

But then when the controls are slack you will max out the x axis before you hit that physical limit (kind of like a dead zone)

MMagpie Yeah you can do that by changing the raw x numbers you see at the physical limit...

walmis•1/22/23, 9:38 AM

I'll add the compensation algorithm for the next release

MagpieOP•1/22/23, 11:04 AM

Very cool

Vulcan•1/23/23, 10:50 PM

@walmis not sure if my winwing adapter is working. Confirmed the f18 grip works in super libra base, immediately attach adapter and screw into rhino base but don't get any button input registered

Vulcan•1/23/23, 10:51 PM

In vpforce configurator I changed grip type to winwing adapter then stored config

Vulcan•1/23/23, 10:51 PM

After troubleshooting it as far as I could on my own I installed a warthog grip without the adapter and it works fine

Vulcan•1/24/23, 1:57 AM

Just read an earlier post from you that this was created on a F-16EX grip ? Could that have anything to do with it? Do I have to buy a F-16EX grip now

walmis•1/24/23, 5:53 AM

Ah, damn F-18 probably has different register layout, I'll see what I can come up with. WW adapter can be flashed remotely, so if I can figure out the data then I can make an update.

ddrake1984•1/24/23, 9:09 AM

@vvuullccaann thoughts on the adapter?

ddrake1984•1/24/23, 9:10 AM

I plan to use the F18 grip alot

Vulcan•1/24/23, 12:28 PM

It's not working at the moment but other than that it's great!

VVulcan It's not working at the moment but other than that it's great! 😆

walmis•1/24/23, 1:45 PM

Can you set Generic Grip (debug) with Winwing adapter and post some output from debug tab?

Wwalmis Can you set Generic Grip (debug) with Winwing adapter and post some output from ...

Vulcan•1/24/23, 1:52 PM

Do you want the f18 grip unplugged for now and just the adapter?

walmis•1/24/23, 1:56 PM

you can with just the adapter

skyPickle•1/24/23, 6:06 PM

@@walmis I may have missed your reply but is there any consideration for this: a button to act as a limiter for axis excursion? So that when the button is depressed, the affected axes will only have a limited range mapped to the full stick excursion. Virpil implements this as a 'ceofficient of division -- basically scaling the raw output by a user specified amount.

skyPickle•1/24/23, 6:07 PM

The dialog in the virpil software looks like this:

skyPickle•1/24/23, 6:09 PM

The relevant box is labeled 'axes zoom'. In the 'action button' field I enter the logical button I want to act as the modifier. In the coeffieicent of division I enter the 'scaling amount' for the axis I am adjusting. In the VP config software, this could be a 'box' in the 'settings tab' . Initially, it would be fine if it applied to all axes uniformly for simplicity.

SskyPickle The relevant box is labeled 'axes zoom'. In the 'action button' field I enter th...

walmis•1/24/23, 6:15 PM

This is a bit tricky with FFB, since the center point is variable, but I guess could be doable with some maths. What's the main use case for this?

VVulcan Do you want the f18 grip unplugged for now and just the adapter?

walmis•1/24/23, 6:33 PM

When it would be a good time to debug the F-18 grip?

Wwalmis you can with just the adapter

Vulcan•1/24/23, 6:33 PM

[13:08:05.343] * USB Connected
[13:08:18.393] Config received
[13:08:18.394] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:18.592] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:18.794] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:18.995] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:19.196] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:19.397] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:19.597] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
[13:08:19.799] FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
and on

walmis•1/24/23, 6:33 PM

hmm, should be a bit different

walmis•1/24/23, 6:34 PM

does it make a good connection with the Rhino?

walmis•1/24/23, 6:34 PM

pins not bent, etc?

Vulcan•1/24/23, 6:34 PM

Sure seems like it, no pins bent. I will retry

walmis•1/24/23, 6:35 PM

it should go something like "FF FF FF FF FF 80 00 80 00 80 00"

anzetk•1/24/23, 6:38 PM

will the 200mm extension on warbrd hit the desk mount? Why isnt it recomented?

anzetk•1/24/23, 6:39 PM

Wwalmis it should go something like "FF FF FF FF FF 80 00 80 00 80 00"

Vulcan•1/24/23, 6:45 PM

Reseated the connector twice, and also tried plugging in an extension thats easier to connect once, but all 3 times its just FF's

VVulcan Reseated the connector twice, and also tried plugging in an extension thats easi...

walmis•1/24/23, 6:48 PM

Hmm, curious case. I'll mail you a replacement, probably would be the best bet.

Vulcan•1/24/23, 6:49 PM

OK, I'll hold off on the F16EX grip for now then, thanks!

gitbse•1/25/23, 12:34 AM

I have a real dumb question.

gitbse•1/25/23, 12:34 AM

If building a kit .. do the motors handle stick position as well? Or does there need to be a separate position / hall sensor systsem apart from the motors

gitbse•1/25/23, 12:43 AM

Watching the initial setup video definitely answers that. heh

gitbse•1/25/23, 12:55 AM

Anybody who's built the kit.. is PLA strong enough to print with? Or should the parts be made of another material

Ggitbse Anybody who's built the kit.. is PLA strong enough to print with? Or should the ...

roller25.•1/25/23, 1:24 AM

If you mean the gimbal? PLA will last a few months, but will eventually fail (in many areas). I have just reprinted in PETG and it definitely seems like it will last much, much longer (if not forever).

gitbse•1/25/23, 1:10 PM

Excellent. Thanks.

HipoxiK•1/26/23, 5:45 AM

Is there a 3D printed box for the base instead of doing it out of wood or sheet metal??

HHipoxiK Is there a 3D printed box for the base instead of doing it out of wood or sheet ...

HipoxiK•1/26/23, 6:15 AM

Disregard, I found Walmis .step files for the 8mm ply. This can be tried with a 3D print as well.

gitbse•1/27/23, 10:49 PM

Those of you who built the kit... what should I use for a power supply?

Ggitbse Those of you who built the kit... what should I use for a power supply?

smitty•1/27/23, 10:50 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ETVO12

MEAN WELL LRS-350-24 350.4W 24V 14.6 Amp Single Output Switchable P...

350.4W 24V 14.6A Single Output Switchable Power Supply 24 Volts 14.6 Amps Features • AC input range selectable by a switch • Withstand 300 VAC surge input for 5 seconds • No load power consumption • 1U low profile • High operating temperature, up to 70°C • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / ...

gitbse•1/27/23, 10:53 PM

Got everything coming together slowly. Can't wait

Ye Old Grog•1/27/23, 11:56 PM

Slowly is the word. That will make it taste that much better, right?

Ye Old Grog•1/27/23, 11:57 PM

at least that's my hope

amadeus•1/28/23, 10:20 PM

The !info command appears to not give a response anymore btw

amadeus•1/28/23, 10:20 PM

(At least for my email)

FlatSpin•1/28/23, 10:42 PM

Working for me

Aamadeus The !info command appears to not give a response anymore btw

walmis•1/29/23, 7:11 AM

Fixed!

Stal2k•1/30/23, 5:01 PM

Having what I hope is a stupid me issue, but my TM Warthog grip seems to only register the trigger and it lights up everything in the VPForce software. Yes, I've verified it's plugged in correctly (tried both extension cable, and directly to the grip) and verified the buttons work by plugging it back into it's old base. I ran the debugging profile too and it just spammed the FF line with button trigger presses showing 00 00 repeating. This is NOT using the passthrough port you installed, was trying to just use the native interface. I also tried power cycling/unplugging USB. Everything else seems fine and during a test flight the base functioned as expected.

Stal2k•1/30/23, 5:07 PM

Short logfile capture if relevant.

samples.csv1.61MB

Yeah you can do that by changing the raw x numbers you see at the physical limits when under load

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