VPforce Controls•3y ago

If you used git then command from powetshell is > git pull if not redownload the updated zip from g

If you used git then command from powetshell is > git pull
if not redownload the updated zip from git hub and install

MMike (Mugs)If you used git then command from powetshell is > git pull if not redownload th...

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 1:06 PM

No I didn't use git, might look at using it next time then instead of doing the install again for each update

Jaeger•2/2/23, 6:05 PM

@walmis , I did set everything up and it works like a charme. Now I'm want to connect my homemade B8 grip. Just the Grip does not talk to the Rhino. I used these Shift register https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004847890448.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.13195c5feS1ACo&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu , would they actually work or do I need to get me something different ?

walmis•2/2/23, 6:07 PM

I think the latch signal needs to be inverted for that one

Jaeger•2/2/23, 6:08 PM

Oh shoot, so I'm screwed?

walmis•2/2/23, 6:09 PM

You can get one of my shift registers

walmis•2/2/23, 6:10 PM

There's a profile for them in the software

walmis•2/2/23, 6:12 PM

or you could invert the HC165_SL_1 signal with a simple inverter:

How-to-Invert-Signal-for-Arduino-HIGH-to-LOW-or-the-Reverse.png

Jaeger•2/2/23, 6:15 PM

Do you, by any chance got a figure for R1/R2? Its a long time I was in electronics, now I only know that it hurts if I poke something in the power outlet

Jaeger•2/2/23, 6:31 PM

I think an inverter like 74AHC would do as well ?

walmis•2/2/23, 6:34 PM

R1 R2 can be any, 1-100k, yeah an HC04 inverter would do as well

JJaeger Do you, by any chance got a figure for R1/R2? Its a long time I was in electro...

PiNKSH!T•2/2/23, 6:38 PM

this looks like some sort of star map to me?

Wwalmis R1 R2 can be any, 1-100k, yeah an HC04 inverter would do as well

Jaeger•2/2/23, 7:22 PM

Thank you.

nz aviator•2/2/23, 10:15 PM

Do you need to own the base of any of the grip manufacturers. i.e. Tm Virpil or winwing to get the grip to work or can you just plug them straight into the unit?

Vulcan•2/2/23, 11:58 PM

You can just plug them in, but the only issue is if you want to update the firmware for whatever reason or do typical troubleshooting steps they might ask you to do for a warranty replacement then you'd be unable to

Vulcan•2/3/23, 12:02 AM

Maybe not an issue for most, I've had two switches die on my super Taurus throttle and one on my f18 stick, their track record with me isn't the greatest so I may be biased

Ye Old Grog•2/3/23, 12:05 PM

It depends on the grip.
TM and Virpil plug straight in. Winwing needs Walmis' adapter.
The VKB you don't need the base but you do need Walmis' adapter and the black box. Which VKB will sell you separately.

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 1:36 PM

I wonder how easy to transition to vkb, I hope it isn’t a huge job to do

Dddrake1984 I wonder how easy to transition to vkb, I hope it isn’t a huge job to do

PiNKSH!T•2/3/23, 2:13 PM

in what way do you mean m8? I have the vkb mcgu & v2 kg12 grips & gladiator base, if you want to know anything about them I can tell you whatever I know that may help you, but as far as their software is concerned all I know is the very basics & that it seems very powerful

PiNKSH!T•2/3/23, 2:15 PM

After running the main.py I get a small window flash up for a brief moment then after that how do I know if it worked? just go in game & see if I get effects?

skyPickle•2/3/23, 5:19 PM

The small window becomes big and filled w words and changing numbers

skyPickle•2/3/23, 5:20 PM

Alt tab to c it if u only have 1 screen

PPiNKSH!T in what way do you mean m8? I have the vkb mcgu & v2 kg12 grips & gladiator base...

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 9:27 PM

How quick is it to switch the vkb adapter back to the standard one, (tm/virpil) one

Dddrake1984 How quick is it to switch the vkb adapter back to the standard one, (tm/virpil) ...

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:33 PM

virpil connection plug always stays on, you simply thread on the vkb adapter on top of it..

Ppeachmonkey virpil connection plug always stays on, you simply thread on the vkb adapter on ...

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 9:34 PM

How long is the process? 5min or more?

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:34 PM

as fast as you can unscrew a big locking ring

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 9:35 PM

If I wanted to go from virpil to vkb and back again, are we talking seconds or longer?

Dddrake1984 If I wanted to go from virpil to vkb and back again, are we talking seconds or l...

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:35 PM

seconds, yes

Vulcan•2/3/23, 9:35 PM

The larger issue is making sure you go slow and don't bend the pins, also the 3d printed threads might wear over time, need to be careful not to cross thread with the plastic on metal connections especially

Vulcan•2/3/23, 9:36 PM

I hate the mini din connection

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 9:36 PM

Yeah, the threading is why I want metal thread, but walmis isnt planning on doing that

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:36 PM

there are no pins on virpil connection embedded in the base, it's a female socket

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:37 PM

the grip/extension is obviously male

Vulcan•2/3/23, 9:37 PM

Yeah at least you don't have to worry about damaging the rhino, you might break the adapter or your grip though

peachmonkey•2/3/23, 9:40 PM

yup, be nice with the printed adapters...

Vulcan•2/3/23, 9:43 PM

Vkb has the best connector, unfortunately I only have winwing and TM grips, prefer the A10/F16 style

ddrake1984•2/3/23, 11:20 PM

yeah, agreed

VVulcan Vkb has the best connector, unfortunately I only have winwing and TM grips, pref...

skyPickle•2/3/23, 11:42 PM

vkb iis prone to damage by the pins as the connection may gouge if the grip wobbles

ddrake1984•2/4/23, 1:38 AM

I usually tighten down the grip firmly before using it, so that's never going to be an issue

Dddrake1984 I usually tighten down the grip firmly before using it, so that's never going to...

PiNKSH!T•2/4/23, 3:37 AM

sorry m8 I crashed out last night. As other guys told you above it's a very easy & quick swap for the vkb adapter, also cause it's a by-pass through to the vkb blackbox I would imagine you can leave your vkb grip plugged into the BB still if you wish to go back to that grip possibly without needing to plug it back in? Also because you're swapping out the extension for the virpil one the vkb adapter can just remain attached to the vkb extension.

ddrake1984•2/4/23, 6:15 AM

anyone got pics to share of the adapter specifically?

ddrake1984•2/4/23, 6:15 AM

curious how it attaches/detaches

AndyHill•2/4/23, 10:36 AM

it quite simply screws in

AndyHill•2/4/23, 10:37 AM

it's just like a TM connector, there's just no electronical connection involved

AndyHill•2/4/23, 10:38 AM

you just set it in the position you want and screw it in until there is enough friction to hold it in place

ddrake1984•2/4/23, 11:48 AM

a picture would be great

Vulcan•2/4/23, 12:59 PM

ddrake1984•2/4/23, 1:19 PM

ah nice, do you have a pic from underneath the adapter?

Vulcan•2/4/23, 1:25 PM

here is my winwing adapter which is probably similar if not identical

Vulcan•2/4/23, 1:25 PM

Vulcan•2/4/23, 1:27 PM

Standard TM / Virpil 5-pin mini-DIN style

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