VHey @.flatspin,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0057 on 2023-02-21
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 138 days, median is 156 days, max is 209 days
54 Rhinos are shipped in total
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0057 on 2023-02-21
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 138 days, median is 156 days, max is 209 days
54 Rhinos are shipped in total
SI added pics of the VPConfigurator software screens to the document. I started adding descriptive text as well. I do not have nice pics of the hardware and as mine is already installed, it is not really photogenic. It would be nice to have pics of a brand new one (without dust) on a nice wooden table with side lighting. I will wait for feedback before proceeding.
Ahave you seen https://imgur.com/gallery/Do6Jr0T
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WFinally got it mounted in my rig! This thing is a beast. What’s the best way to learn how to use the config software? Is there a quick start guide somewhere?
PHey m8, from my understanding both DCS & the RHINO will let you hotswap, IL2 BoX is not so good with hot swapping either is MSFS2020.
Wso like I could pop a CM50 off and put on a WH F18 grip or whatever?
Stake a look at the doc and add what you have
Pyep, from my experience DCS has always been fine with disconnecting & reconnecting devices, so you should be able to just turn off the Rhino then swap grips over.
Pyou could probably keep the Rhino plugged in, but I'd rather turn it off for the grip swap
Wcool thanks. I wonder if someone can actually test. My interest in this this just increased 3000%
Pif I get the chance to jump on today I'll test it for you
Wmany thanks
WIt would be a dream if I could consolidate 3 sticks into 1
Wthis works with WH and Virpil stuff right?
Pyeah from my understanding (I don't own WH or Virpil yet) they will both work, also VKB & Winwing will work with adapters from Walmis too
Wawesome
V:package: 
RHINO #0058 Has Shipped!
RHINO #0058 Has Shipped!
WSo this can all be done while DCS is running. IDK exactly how the different grips work, but I'm thinking like F16 grip has buttons 1-20 doing whatever and I can map that in DCS. Then can I just pull it off and have the F18 grip on with its own buttons 1-20 mapped to whatever on a different plane? Or would there be more involved?
Also do you support the axis function for virpil grips?
Also do you support the axis function for virpil grips?
MAxis is fine on virpil
MAnd there’s axis to button too
MOn the thumb controller
MSo I can use it for a10 stuff
KCan someone attest to the IL-2 having an inaccurate FFB implementation? I recall watching a discussion on a Russian channel about this issue.
Essentially, the way that IL-2 simulates loadings on the stick (for springed joysticks), is to require you to pull back more on the physical stick as a way to simulate a stiffening of control surfaces.
When FFB is enabled, this phenomenon persists, leading to an uneven force requirement as you pull back.
Essentially, the way that IL-2 simulates loadings on the stick (for springed joysticks), is to require you to pull back more on the physical stick as a way to simulate a stiffening of control surfaces.
When FFB is enabled, this phenomenon persists, leading to an uneven force requirement as you pull back.
Adefine Il-2
KIL-2 BoX
AOk I've tried that one
ABasically what you get is stiffening response as the airflow (speed) increases
Athe effect seems to reach its maximum at a fairly mediocre speeds
KI mean I understand that, my point is that the way it is coded seems to be set up for springed joysticks
AI do recall similar thing about requirement for larger stick movements from the original Il-s
A2
Kto simulate increased force required to pull back the stick, the game instead has you pull back more (instead of harder, since that is impossible on springed sticks)
Kif that makes sense
Kwhereas DCS seems to be accurate
AI can't say exactly how it works in the BoX, I haven't tested that accurately
Ado note that as far as non-hydraulic surfaces go, rhino is kind of comparable to sticks with springs in that it just can't give you the kind of force that would actually prevent you from pulling all you can get from the stick
Athe sim will always have to limit you in software
Kas an additional problem I'm trying to work out, it seems the stick position is wonky with the BF-109s in the game
Even with full trim forward, I'm having to constantly hold forward pressure to keep it flying straight and level
but... that's a minor problem
Even with full trim forward, I'm having to constantly hold forward pressure to keep it flying straight and level
but... that's a minor problem
AI noticed the same thing once
AI didn't have that much time so I decided to test another time and couldn't reproduce the issue
AI had it happen on an fw, though
Ahaven't tested 109s for a while
Kthankfully, IL-2 recently added a feature that lets you change the "zero" position of a neutral stick
Kthis was probably done to help with the Fokker dr. 1 which requires massive stick forward
Kbut idk if changing the zero position will mess with FFB, I'll have to test it
Adr1 with max force rhino is a tiring experience for both the stick and the pilot
Pall I can say about IL2 BoX and FFB is that I couldn't enjoy RHINO with it, it felt pretty unnatural and I couldn't put my finger on where the issue lied. Maybe it's just the FFB or maybe it's a combination of their poor FM + the FFB + trying to holistically compare it against DCS's experience. The biggest pet peeve I have with IL2 and really the reason why I stopped playing it altogether (after 5yrs and 2k+ hours) is the ridiculous pitch up/down sensitivity of ANY airframe at slow speeds, i.e. including JU88, Ju52, A20, etc etc. like they weight absolutely nothing, have zero longitudal inertia, and have the elevator control surface areas the size of the main wings. On a non-ffb joystick I could (and did) train myself not to jerk the vertical axis to avoid this fm nonsense, but on the FFB I was looking for the proper feedback to this behavior and there was none, so it broke the immersion even further..
SIL2 is way better at FFB than DCS-which is buggy for helicopters at least
SI use curves on IL2 - the little sensitivity thing in the key settings