VPforce Controls•3y ago

I really like the one piece custom made Cyclic from [BSD]Reed, The whole setup looks amazing

BB9 I really like the one piece custom made Cyclic from [BSD]Reed, The whole setup l...

Knight59•5/17/23, 5:42 PM

Agreed! I'd pay for that extension in a heart beat

B9OP•5/17/23, 5:46 PM

I would purchase that extension from him as well. Once my VPforce 'RHINO' Force Feedback Base arrives and is setup on Monstertech Helicopter Cockpit I would take my measurements and send it to him to make me one.

B9OP•5/17/23, 5:51 PM

Knight you did all the work for me in mounting my VPforce 'RHINO' Force Feedback Base when it arrives. WOW you really did an amazing job in mounting it to Helicopter Cockpit. WOW really nice work!!

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B9OP•5/17/23, 5:53 PM

Knight this is the current VPC extension you see in my images, VPC Flightstick Extension - 200mm, https://virpil-controls.us.com/vpc-flightstick-extension-200mm.html

VPC Flightstick Extension - 200mm

★ 200mm Flightstick Extension
★ "S-Curve" perfect for center mount setups
★ Increased Precision and Smoother Handling
★ Allows for Offset Grip Rotation - Perfect for Center Mounted Setups
★ Includes Cable Extension
★ Metal Construction

B9OP•5/17/23, 5:55 PM

Knight Plus I just ordred these three Extensions to fine tune my cyclic setup after my VPforce 'RHINO' Force Feedback Base arrives, https://virpil-controls.us.com/vpc-flightstick-extension.html

VPC Flightstick Extension

Features

★ Available in 50mm/75mm/100mm
★ Increased Precision and Smoother Handling
★ Allows for Offset Grip Rotation - Perfect for Center Mounted Setups
★ Includes Cable Extensions
★ Metal Construction

Knight59•5/17/23, 5:57 PM

Yea I have that 200mm curved extension as well. I like it but without the seat cutout I still couldn't get it close enough for comfort/ergonomics.

Knight59•5/17/23, 5:57 PM

The z-extension works well for that

B9OP•5/17/23, 5:57 PM

Knight I do understand

B9OP•5/17/23, 5:58 PM

Knight, Oh I see.

KKnight59 Virpil z-extension attached to their 100 mm straight extension.

Reed•5/17/23, 6:14 PM

What is the plate metal the rhino is above? Look is like it’s attacked by right angle adapters ?

RReed What is the plate metal the rhino is above? Look is like it’s attacked by right ...

Knight59•5/17/23, 6:19 PM

Just a floor pan for my gt Omega prime aluminum profile rig

Knight59•5/17/23, 6:22 PM

https://www.gtomega.ca/products/prime-floor-plate

GT Omega CA

PRIME Floor Plate

The GT Omega Prime Floor Plate is a simple yet practical upgrade for any aluminium profile rig. This sturdy and spacious footrest is easy to install and gives you an elegant solution for both protecting your floors and improving your sim racing experience with a more ergonomic resting position.

Duchess ✈•5/17/23, 6:40 PM

This is what I am going to try to attach the Rhino to... I am now thinking it will not be able to fully support it...

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Scotia•5/17/23, 8:48 PM

Gents, my serno is coming up, and i'd like to get a Tomcat grip for my RHINO. Any thoughts on the VKB vs VIRPIL?

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 8:51 PM

Vkb is 1:1 based directly on heatblur tomcat, Virpil is its own thing.
Vkb would require an adapter + black box from vkb gunfighter base, virpil will work natively

If you already own a vkb stick that isn't nxt vkb could be a viable choice. Otherwise I'd go virpil less hassle and cheaper

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 8:54 PM

In addition to being directly based on the Heatblur Tomcat, VKB's is also what one would consider 'officially licensed', to the extent if you own the Tomcat module, you should have a discount code for the VKB Tomcat grip, (like 10-15% off iirc) somewhere. Idk if that promo is still valid.

Scotia•5/17/23, 8:57 PM

This, and a gunfighter base? https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/blackbox-mk-2

VKB North America

BlackBox Mk.2

BlackBox Mk.2 Includes 1 BlackBox Mk.2 Features USB 2.0 32-bit ARM controller Compatible with Gunfighter series T-Rudder series Warranty 1 Year

SScotia This, and a gunfighter base? https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/blackbox-mk...

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 8:57 PM

You need that black box + the Rhino VKB adapter to use the VKB grips on the Rhino

Idk if all the cables you need come with the blackbox

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 8:58 PM

The VKB adapter has the cabling to connect to the black box as if it were the gunfighter base

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 8:58 PM

so if you need something else to connect the black box to pc you would have to get that too

Scotia•5/17/23, 9:02 PM

wish i could see what the box uses to connect to the pc, might be able to use my retiring Super Libra base to connect

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 9:02 PM

If you do go VKB route VKB has something Virpil doesn't

https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/mcg-ultimate-grip-add-on

full aluminum alloy grip with omron and alps buttons/switches

VKB North America

MCG Ultimate Add-On Grip

Made for MCG Ultimate Add-On Grip Includes 1 MCG ‘Modern Combat Grip’ Ultimate Features MCG Ultimate Grip Right-hand grip design 24-32 programmable buttons, based on the module installed 5 analog axes (2x slew control mini stick axes / 2x trimmer mini stick axes / 1x brake lever axis) Dual-stage trigger (trigger 1) Me

SScotia wish i could see what the box uses to connect to the pc, might be able to use my...

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 9:04 PM

https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/gunfighter-mk-iii-base-only-1

VKB North America

Gunfighter Mk.III - Base Only

Gunfighter Mk.III - Base Only Includes 1 Gunfighter Mk.III Base 1 Tabletop base plate 1 BlackBox Mk2 1 Combo Cams Kit 1 50 cm (1.6′) interface cable 1 180 cm (6′) USB 2.0 cable 1 Set of springs (10, 20A, 30A, 40A) 1 Spring installation tool 1 Grip fastener Gunfighter Mk.III Base All-metal gimbal with adjustable axis da

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 9:05 PM

shows here

Scotia•5/17/23, 9:07 PM

looks like USB, i'll have to followup with them

LeLv30_Superbus•5/17/23, 9:24 PM

Yes it's just a regular A-B type USB cable

KKnight59 Just a floor pan for my gt Omega prime aluminum profile rig

Reed•5/17/23, 9:25 PM

Is the rhino making contact with that at all? My plan is to do something similar and just mount the rhino to the floor play unless I can find a better way to mount to my rig.

Reed•5/17/23, 9:25 PM

It looks like I’ll have plenty of options for mounting just finding the one that will work the best for my solution

RReed Is the rhino making contact with that at all? My plan is to do something similar...

Knight59•5/17/23, 9:26 PM

Yea it's basically resting on it. I've got some fabric between the plate and the rhino base to stop any rattle

Reed•5/17/23, 9:26 PM

JJon (Bounty_V)Vkb is 1:1 based directly on heatblur tomcat, Virpil is its own thing. Vkb woul...

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 10:25 PM

Dont forget the SP/PN has no depress, all that means is switching between Sparrow and Phoenix

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 10:26 PM

*no switching

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 10:27 PM

which one of those?

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 10:27 PM

The vkb

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 10:27 PM

Ah rip

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 10:28 PM

Heatblur fucked up and didn’t inform them

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 10:28 PM

Or so I am told

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 10:33 PM

Interesting

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/17/23, 10:59 PM

I'm seriously considering upgrading from my MCG Pro to an Ultimate later this year, and I am very keen on the upcoming AH-64 collective from Virpil

Dddrake1984 Dont forget the SP/PN has no depress, all that means is switching between Sparro...

Scotia•5/17/23, 11:23 PM

Ooof, puts the VIRPIL in the lead for sure, then

SScotia Ooof, puts the VIRPIL in the lead for sure, then

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 11:24 PM

As long as your not too worried about the physical model

ddrake1984•5/17/23, 11:24 PM

shape

Scotia•5/17/23, 11:32 PM

Just watched a review video.

It's missing the depress for SW for swapping which sidewinder is qued. It does have the SP/PN push button

Scotia•5/17/23, 11:44 PM

Just disappointing there isn't a metal tomcat grip. Love my winwing F-18 grip

Jon (Bounty_V)•5/18/23, 12:05 AM

Isn't the F-14, but Virpil do have an F-4 grip (which wasn't the only aircraft to use it)

https://virpil-controls.us.com/vpc-warbrd-grip.html

VPC WarBRD Grip

★ Perfect Match for the VPC WarBRD Base
★ Programmable LED Lighting
★ Available with Optional Lockable All-Metal Twist Axis Mechanism, or with a Fixed Grip Stock
★ Compatible with all VPC Bases
★ 10% Discount When Purchased with VPC Base (applied at checkout)

JJon (Bounty_V)I'm seriously considering upgrading from my MCG Pro to an Ultimate later this ye...

Naudiz•5/18/23, 12:32 AM

I’ll give an absolute S++ rating for the MCGU, best grip I’ve owned by so much that it isn’t even funny

Naudiz•5/18/23, 12:33 AM

Only trouble I’ve had is that on an extension, it’s heavy enough to actually cause some problems with centering on the VKB base

Naudiz•5/18/23, 12:33 AM

I doubt that would be of any concern at all on the Rhino

I really like the one piece custom made Cyclic from [BSD]Reed, The whole setup looks amazing

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