https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/nc3684/my_tool_to_programmatically_control_virpil_leds/ Sin

https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/nc3684/my_tool_to_programmatically_control_virpil_leds/ Since I hadn't seen this mentioned before figured I'd share as I'm curious - would this let Rhino Virpil users control the LEDs? Or since it is github be modified in such a way so as to do so? Food for thought THINKING

r/hoggit - My tool to programmatically control Virpil LEDs is now up!

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walmis•5/9/23, 4:35 PM

Unlikely, this library controls LEDs through high level HID commands available with the base itself. What is unknown to me yet is the protocol used on the physical/electrical layer between the base and grip. One way to figure this out would be to grab a Virpil base and capture some traces with a logic analyzer. I'll grab a base eventually like I did with the WinWing, though the WW grip adapter had higher priority and LED control would be a nice-to-have

Jon (Bounty_V)OP•5/9/23, 4:36 PM

Yeah for sure makes sense. Definitely an interesting topic, and the way it works could potentially open up some possibilities in the future

Sundown•5/9/23, 8:23 PM

Just got my unit and it's impressive. However, I do hear creaking when moving the stick around, with it being more prominent under higher spring forces. It can also be heard when the unit is off, almost like a bit of sticktion and happens more with the X-axis. It's not the boot (which makes its own expected noise) and seems to be coming from the unit itself. Has anyone else encountered this?

Number481•5/9/23, 9:09 PM

I do get some creaking on mine. Best o can tell is it comes from the joint between the extension and the base and not anything internal. Perhaps where the plastic threaded piece of the base joins to the aluminum tube that comes up from the gimbal.

I can hold the gimbal in place with one hand and “tweak” the extension/grip left/right and produce the same creaking.

Number481•5/9/23, 9:09 PM

Sundown•5/9/23, 9:55 PM

Anthony•5/9/23, 9:56 PM

I get some of that too

Anthony•5/9/23, 9:57 PM

I think it's just the leather dust cover though

Sundown•5/9/23, 9:57 PM

This is mine. It actually gets worse when the unit is off. I don’t seem to be able to reproduce it just by tweaking the extension. It almost seems like something is catching through certain movements. I don’t suppose there’s anything to lube?

AAnthony I think it's just the leather dust cover though

Sundown•5/9/23, 9:58 PM

The dust cover makes sounds which is totally normal and expected, but this isn’t that.

Anthony•5/9/23, 9:59 PM

Oh yeah, think I caught what you meant now

Anthony•5/9/23, 9:59 PM

Can't say what it is, it's not something I can replicate

Sundown•5/9/23, 10:02 PM

Ah, sometimes it happens less with certain spring/damper settings. On mine it's consistent with the unit off or after going through certain angles with the unit on, which makes me wonder if something "catches".

amadeus•5/9/23, 10:23 PM

so I had an issue where under heavy spring forces, there would be a sort of

pop

pop

or like a release, not sure if it's related -- but the fix for me was to tighten the bolts on the large 3d printed gear, might be just worth making sure they are firmly tightened

Knight59•5/9/23, 10:45 PM

Mine doesn't do this at all...

NNumber481 I do get some creaking on mine. Best o can tell is it comes from the joint betwe...

Sundown•5/9/23, 11:08 PM

When you hold the gimbal in place, are you holding onto the big gear? When I hold the big gear and apply different mild pressures while moving the stick, I can make the creaking go away/get worse, as if there's some give between big gear and the internal gimbal that might be allowing the creaking. I wonder if there's anything to tighten or lube.

SSundown When you hold the gimbal in place, are you holding onto the big gear? When I hol...

Number481•5/9/23, 11:38 PM

no.. grasping the shaft below the extension in one hand (effectively, what's inside the boot) and the grip/extension with the other.. I can make it "creek" just by applying torque to that joint.. unsure if its the threaded connection between the extension and base, or if its the connection between the square aluminum tube and the threaded plastic piece where you attach the extension/grip

Number481•5/9/23, 11:38 PM

Sundown•5/9/23, 11:56 PM

Ah I guess my creak situation is a little different.

Jaeger•5/10/23, 7:38 AM

I took mine apart and tightened what I believe was this screw (been a while)

harry•5/10/23, 1:49 PM

Hi, is it possible to submit telemetry to my Rhino rudder too? It auto connects with my Rhino Jostick . On github i found -D or --device is used to specify the Rhino device USB VID:PID (default is "ffff:2055"). So it is only possible if i install the complete python project?

harry•5/10/23, 2:03 PM

Forgot to mention I mean with telemffb of course.

walmis•5/10/23, 2:36 PM

Rudder is not yet supported

harry•5/10/23, 2:41 PM

Thanks, than i will wait for it. I am very happy to have both , the joystick and the rudder. You do a great job!

JJaeger I took mine apart and tightened what I believe was this screw (been a while)

Sundown•5/10/23, 3:29 PM

Was this to fix a creaking issue? If so did it help?

Jaeger•5/10/23, 3:49 PM

Yes and Yes. I had a little play while holding the big wheel. Can't remember in what direction though

SSundown Just got my unit and it's impressive. However, I do hear creaking when moving t...

LeLv30_Superbus•5/10/23, 7:16 PM

Nope, my stick doesn't make any sound whatsoever and neither does the fake leather. I do hear two different sounds on the video but this was the first time I heard them.

Number481•5/10/23, 7:34 PM

FYI on my Rhino creak.. Last night I lifted the boot and tightened the 4 screws holding on the top threaded piece. They were by no means loose, but I gave them an extra cinching down. Pretty much eliminated the creaking.

Number481•5/10/23, 7:35 PM

Number481•5/10/23, 7:36 PM

At some point I'm sure it will work its self just loose enough for the creak to return. I'll probably pull it apart and maybe add some graphite powder to the socket between the aluminum shaft and plastic part.

peachmonkey•5/11/23, 5:07 PM

hi, @walmis , how are you, sir.

Wanted to update you/follow up on my Mosquito FFB issues in DCS. With the help of another DCS users ( @eaf51_havebug ) and your VPForce ForceTrim/Forced option I was finally able to resolve my issue. Using DCS FFB curves with Mosquito actually works great as long as I use the VPforce forced trim instead of the in-game one!!! And it fixes a similar issue with P47 (albeit less pronounced, but still an issue). Again, thank you for developing/adding the Override feature to your application, it freaking rocks!!

peachmonkey•5/11/23, 5:08 PM

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/300966-we-need-to-talk-about-force-feedback-and-the-mossie/?do=findComment&comment=5214478

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We need to talk about Force Feedback and the Mossie...

NNumber481 FYI on my Rhino creak.. Last night I lifted the boot and tightened the 4 screws...

Sundown•5/11/23, 6:36 PM

Congrats for now. Haha. I loosened the gimble screw just a tad, and the creaking is gone when off... but actually got worse under load. scratches head

Oh, also @walmis mentioned being careful of overtightening there, since the shaft is aluminum.

JJaeger Yes and Yes. I had a little play while holding the big wheel. Can't remember in ...

Sundown•5/11/23, 6:37 PM

Ah thanks. Will try different tightnesses on mine.

Reed•5/11/23, 10:58 PM

What kind of extension cable (din-5) are you using? I need a custom length cable for my cut down cyclic and rhino.

RReed What kind of extension cable (din-5) are you using? I need a custom length cable...

walmis•5/12/23, 10:39 AM

You could get a generic male and female mini DIN 5 connectors and make a custom cable

walmis•5/12/23, 10:40 AM

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goosemanha•5/13/23, 4:37 PM

how would i make my own rihno like are theres files i can download for the gears or a parts list besides the motors?

Subsonic•5/13/23, 5:06 PM

In the General Channel, you will find cad files for both the plywood and the metal versions in the github links.

goosemanha•5/13/23, 7:11 PM

thx

Comrade_Weng•5/14/23, 12:46 AM

Can anyone please comment on the compatibility of the Win wing F-16EX Viper Metal Joystick Grip with shake kit with the rhino please? I'm aware that the grip is compatible but not sure on the shake kit? Details seem to be a bit sparse. Thank in advance!

goosemanha•5/14/23, 1:11 AM

does the base have direct x compatability

CComrade_Weng Can anyone please comment on the compatibility of the Win wing F-16EX Viper Meta...

walmis•5/14/23, 3:38 AM

The shaker is not implemented. However the FFB motors can shake the stick.

Ggoosemanha does the base have direct x compatability

walmis•5/14/23, 3:38 AM

Yes, of course

Comrade_Weng•5/14/23, 6:01 AM

Thanks.@walmis l. Will/can the shaker be implemented in the future? Currently weighing up which stick to buy.

CComrade_Weng Thanks.@walmis l. Will/can the shaker be implemented in the future? Currently we...

walmis•5/14/23, 6:17 AM

Nah, no reason for it, FFB makes much better shaking

Troll 🇸🇪 🇳🇴•5/14/23, 5:05 PM

I bought a Meanwell LRS 350-24 powersupply for my DIY FFB project. I got two 86BLF04 motors from @walmis and I’m thinking of either mounting the powersupply inside the joystick base or separate from the base in a 3D printed enclosure. The PS is rated at almost 15A. How much current will the motors draw? I need to know what kind of DC contact I can use between the PS and the VP Force controller…

TTroll 🇸🇪 🇳🇴I bought a Meanwell LRS 350-24 powersupply for my DIY FFB project. I got two 86B...

walmis•5/15/23, 5:26 AM

Hey, expect up to around 10A if at max deflection diagonally. But you can set limits in software too.

Wwalmis Hey, expect up to around 10A if at max deflection diagonally. But you can set li...

Troll 🇸🇪 🇳🇴•5/15/23, 6:16 AM

Thanks! What are your thoughts on mounting the PS in the base? Will it be too warm for with the motors?

TTroll 🇸🇪 🇳🇴Thanks! What are your thoughts on mounting the PS in the base? Will it be too wa...

walmis•5/15/23, 6:17 AM

Shouldn't be an issue for the large motors

https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/nc3684/my_tool_to_programmatically_control_virpil_leds/ Sin

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