Can anyone comment on longevity of this device? I know it’s just released and he made like 45 of th

Can anyone comment on longevity of this device? I know it’s just released and he made like 45 of them so who knows but I’d be super angry if this breaks down after 1-2 years after paying that kind of cash…. Primarily, I’m worried about 3D printed gimbal. Plastic moving parts tend not last long.

Aamadeus Fwiw, I only have 4 in front of me and haven’t gotten a bill yet (have filled ou...

walmis•2/2/23, 5:56 AM

Monstertech mount plates restock should arrive this week and I will get down to business

. I currently practice billing people once I have everything on the shelf.
If anyone wants to pay in advance or in multiple parts, do let me know.

amadeus•2/2/23, 6:37 AM

I’m happy to pay whenever is most convenient for you

DeltaVJ•2/2/23, 7:59 AM

Same I Can start paying in multiple part even if i'm far from having mine

Nnationalgeography Can anyone comment on longevity of this device? I know it’s just released and h...

Mike (Mugs)•2/2/23, 9:05 AM

I have been running mine daily since 7-7-2022 and its in the same condition and as solid as the day it arrived

AndyHill•2/2/23, 11:20 AM

the big question when it comes to longevity is the availability of spare parts

AndyHill•2/2/23, 11:21 AM

one thing rhino has going for it is that it's huuuuuuuuuuuuuge

AndyHill•2/2/23, 11:21 AM

I actually didn't take a look inside, but at least there's room for gigantic gimbals in there

AndyHill•2/2/23, 11:22 AM

for example vkb puts comparable amount of resistance through absolutely tiny steel parts

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 11:29 AM

My idea is that if I ever have to replace a 3d printed part cause of wear & tear over time, I'll look at getting it printed in something really heavy duty, idk 3d printers but I'm assuming something out there will be in the realm I'd want like the carbonfiber filament & if the external housing is ever damaged or I have some spare $ & feel the inclination I might look at making/getting made one of the sheet metal designed housing for the RHINO. But from what I've seen & felt of my RHINO so far I don't think anything will be breaking anytime soon through normal usage, this thing is very solid feeling.

AndyHill•2/2/23, 11:32 AM

wear & tear is a good point, though, and if you're worried about that the only option is to just wait and see when the first units start to wear down

AAndyHill wear & tear is a good point, though, and if you're worried about that the only o...

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 11:33 AM

Well I'm at #25 so I'll let you know in a few years

Jaeger•2/2/23, 2:30 PM

This, Mr. Walmis, Sir, is the fucking hottest shit ever. I'm so blown away. All just out of the box settings and am totally totally amazed.

JJaeger This, Mr. Walmis, Sir, is the fucking hottest shit ever. I'm so blown away. All ...

skyPickle•2/2/23, 3:25 PM

I have mine rotated 180 degrees so the stick is closer to my crotch (giggity). So when flying helis, my arm can rest on my knee (like it should in real life to allow fingertip control of the stick). BTW, what is that screen setup in front of you? Did you print that? And make a controller from a pro micro arduino?

Beathmeister•2/2/23, 3:35 PM

Have people had good experiences adding flightstick extensions to the Rhino? I was planning to add the 200mm VPC one (along with the VFX grip) to give me a more realistic F-14 setup. I’m a bit worried that it’s going to be shaking all over the place once I hit the buffet but I guess I can adjust this in the VPForce configurator.

SskyPickle I have mine rotated 180 degrees so the stick is closer to my crotch (giggity). S...

Anthony•2/2/23, 3:37 PM

That’s smart, I’ve been thinking about how far away the stick will stop from me when trimmed far forward

Reed•2/2/23, 3:50 PM

Im going to add a 35cm curved extension to mine

skyPickle•2/2/23, 3:57 PM

Without an extension the stick ends up as far from the mounting point as a virpil with an extension. So then you have to put the rhino close to the floor

DeltaVJ•2/2/23, 4:32 PM

I have this in my possetion, has someone here tried to adapt a real helicopter grip to his base? (Rhino or not)

DeltaVJ•2/2/23, 4:42 PM

DeltaVJ•2/2/23, 4:42 PM

nationalgeographyOP•2/2/23, 4:49 PM

How tall is this unit?

DeltaVJ•2/2/23, 5:20 PM

mechsicko•2/2/23, 6:25 PM

Weird looking ceiling lamp :p

mechsicko•2/2/23, 6:30 PM

Oh now I see, it's for an Australian helicopter

RReed Im going to add a 35cm curved extension to mine

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:30 PM

depending on the weight of your grip that's going to be a lot of leverage, I have the VKB MCGU on the 200mm curved extension & I don't think you'd want to go any higher with the same sort of weight.

Reed•2/2/23, 6:32 PM

I'll be using a virpil alpha.

Reed•2/2/23, 6:34 PM

BBeathmeister Have people had good experiences adding flightstick extensions to the Rhino? I w...

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:35 PM

With the vkb 200mm extension the RHINO feels really nice still, with the less heavy KG12 grip on it's definitely a noticeable difference in feel but I can adjust this in the VPforce settings, I use the grips in different planes too so the settings are different.

Reed•2/2/23, 6:35 PM

44cm from top to bottim

Reed•2/2/23, 6:35 PM

I only fly helicopters.

Reed•2/2/23, 6:36 PM

walmis said it would be ok

DDeltaVJ I have this in my possetion, has someone here tried to adapt a real helicopter g...

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:36 PM

If you can wire the buttons, HAT's, switches to one of Walmis's shift registers then it should talk to the RHINO base fine

RReed I'll be using a virpil alpha.

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:38 PM

Have you decided where you'll mount the RHINO? it's a fair bit larger than other bases, you may only need a 200mm extension if the RHINO end up higher when it's mounted

Reed•2/2/23, 6:39 PM

WHats dimensions from floor to top of grip adapter?

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:39 PM

oh & this is a total game changer when it comes to flying heli's in sim!

Reed•2/2/23, 6:40 PM

On the floor where the current stick is, it's gopt about 6inches of space below it

Reed•2/2/23, 6:40 PM

I can shim up or down as needed

Reed•2/2/23, 6:40 PM

I can also cut the extension down, too. Its just bent alum.

RReed WHats dimensions from floor to top of grip adapter?

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:41 PM