Anyone have any thoughts on how I can get rid of this play in the pitch axis where the grip (or exte

Anyone have any thoughts on how I can get rid of this play in the pitch axis where the grip (or extension) attaches to the base? It seems as though the mating face on the base has a hump on it, but when I check it with a straight edge it seems fine. Neither the grip nor extension have this play when I connect them to my Virpil base. Oh and if I turn the extension 90° (can’t with the grip because of the rigid connector) the play is still in the y-axis.

amadeus•7/30/23, 2:34 AM

If you unscrew the square ring around the base of the leather, you can lift it up and check the tightness on the bolts on the alu stem

LLeodis Anyone have any thoughts on how I can get rid of this play in the pitch axis whe...

LeodisOP•7/30/23, 2:37 AM

Thanks, I’ll check it, but it seems like the movement occurs above that. The connection between the aluminum stem and mounting adapter feels solid. But, maybe I just can’t create enough leverage without the stick attached.

LeodisOP•7/30/23, 3:15 AM

I guess it was that joint after all! Seems to be much better now (after tightening the screws) but I took the opportunity to print some throw limiters while the dust boot is off so I’ll test properly when they’re done.

LeodisOP•7/30/23, 3:20 AM

Sadly I damaged my TM Hornet grip in the process of taking it off and putting it back on so many times troubleshooting. I broke the center alignment post of the DIN connector and bent all the pins

. Managed to straighten them back up and everything seems to be working fine again. Is that a standard part I can get somewhere to be proactive in case it fails in the future?

LLeodis Sadly I damaged my TM Hornet grip in the process of taking it off and putting it...

kingjamez•7/30/23, 12:29 PM

It's a standard part called "DIN 5P". Some folks modify old keyboard DIN 6P connectors to work, but I just buy the real thing. You can find them on digikey in many forms. Here is one https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/MD-50/96914

Subsonic•7/30/23, 5:03 PM

Digikey ftw!

papiplanes•7/31/23, 9:04 PM

How do I prevent this springy-ness? It wasn’t happening until I applied my throw limiter and re calibrated

Number481•7/31/23, 9:19 PM

I dont know if I know the answer, but your screenshot only tells half the story... also need to see the Effects tab (I highly doubt you have all your settings maxed). The effect settings in "Effects" and the sliders in "Settings" work together (or, rather, they limit eachother)

papiplanes•7/31/23, 10:40 PM

Only the sprint box is checked on effects, I have never touched that page prior

AndyHill•7/31/23, 11:07 PM

if you want to get rid of springiness, try playing with damper settings in effects

Reed•8/1/23, 12:05 AM

Turn damper up to 20-30 as a start. That will go away.

Reed•8/1/23, 12:06 AM

I run 65 spring and 35 damper.

Spanner•8/1/23, 2:31 AM

got a thrustmaster stick and finall got it installed... but stick doesn't show up in windows game controllers list or DCS

Spanner•8/1/23, 2:31 AM

any one has any ideas?

Spanner•8/1/23, 2:38 AM

update: uninstalled a bunch of drivers, uninstalled hidhide (but it wasn't active), restarted computer

Spanner•8/1/23, 2:38 AM

unclear which one did the trick but it shows up now!

Spanner•8/1/23, 2:55 AM

this. is. amazing. just had my first flight in the A-10. feels like a new jet. don't think i can go back

Subsonic•8/1/23, 3:02 AM

@.spanner you have crossed over....welcome!

SSpanner this. is. amazing. just had my first flight in the A-10. feels like a new jet. d...

Jehly•8/1/23, 3:06 AM

Don't forget the telemFFB!

Jehly•8/1/23, 3:06 AM

You gotta download it.

SmallFoot•8/1/23, 3:15 AM

I almost want to buy the A-10 to feel the BRRRT

Jon (Bounty_V)•8/1/23, 3:42 AM

theres always the free 2 week trial

MashedPotato•8/1/23, 4:21 AM

Or the fc3 one, which has the brrrt for cheaper, just doesn't have as many weapons or systems

ddrake1984•8/1/23, 4:26 AM

the A-10 DLC is very worth it

SSmallFoot I almost want to buy the A-10 to feel the BRRRT

papiplanes•8/1/23, 4:32 PM

I did the trial for the a10c to feel the power of the brrt with 100% gun effect! Made a tiktok about it as well

Ppapiplanes I did the trial for the a10c to feel the power of the brrt with 100% gun effect!...

SmallFoot•8/1/23, 4:46 PM

Sweet, found and followed your TikTok

Dangerman•8/1/23, 6:03 PM

hoping someone can help... Ive just unzipped configurator to reinstall on my new PC and get a message saying an app needs to be installed to run it..... can anyone tell me what I need....It is a new pc with very little on it so may not have the usual expected softwares.... but i dont want to keep guessing and fill the sim pc with junk!

kingjamez•8/1/23, 6:06 PM

Is this window a prompt to unzip or have you already unzipped?

DDangerman hoping someone can help... Ive just unzipped configurator to reinstall on my new...

walmis•8/1/23, 6:07 PM

Yeah, that doesn't make sense, the exe should straight out run. Maybe it's trying to install an archive utility.

Kkingjamez Is this window a prompt to unzip or have you already unzipped?

Dangerman•8/1/23, 6:52 PM

already unzipped into downloads folder....also tried it into a seperate folder.....should I be unzipping into a program folder?

Wwalmis Yeah, that doesn't make sense, the exe should straight out run. Maybe it's tryin...

Dangerman•8/1/23, 6:52 PM

.I thought I had grabbed the most upto date from your links... But I'll check

Dangerman•8/1/23, 6:54 PM

just checked...is v 1.0.14 from march 23

DDangerman already unzipped into downloads folder....also tried it into a seperate folder.....

kingjamez•8/1/23, 6:57 PM

What file are you clicking on that brings up this prompt?

Kkingjamez What file are you clicking on that brings up this prompt?

Dangerman•8/1/23, 7:18 PM

The application file with the VP icon. VPforce_FFB_configurator

Dangerman•8/1/23, 7:18 PM

I will tryt an older version and report back......

kingjamez•8/1/23, 7:19 PM

Right click on that file and then choose properties. Take a screen shot of that page and post it please.

Number481•8/1/23, 7:20 PM

~~guessing with a brand new install of windows.... probably the c++ runtimes are missing~~

kingjamez•8/1/23, 7:20 PM

I think I know what is going on.

kingjamez•8/1/23, 7:21 PM

I don't think you've actually extracted it yet. You are seeing inside the zip file.

kingjamez•8/1/23, 7:21 PM

Look above in the menu above and see if "extract all" is an option.

Dangerman•8/1/23, 7:22 PM

OK... that led me to whats going on...It wasnt the unzipping...all is there.....it needed to be unblocked.. a new one on me since I only use PC for DCS I hadn't noticed that was a thing... all working now

kingjamez•8/1/23, 7:23 PM

good deal

papiplanes•8/2/23, 12:49 AM

Is there a temp limit to avoid? Or will fans handle it? I am running high forces and testing g force, noticing y axis temps around 55c

papiplanes•8/2/23, 1:02 AM

Related, is there a place to share settings? Trying to find a real good F18 settings configure (spring/damper/inerta) etc

Merlins51•8/2/23, 1:10 AM

Has anyone experienced weird effects with the AV8B? I'm experiencing very high stick forces that feel like a very offset trim, but doesn't move with trim inputs.

MMerlins51 Has anyone experienced weird effects with the AV8B? I'm experiencing very high ...

Jehly•8/2/23, 1:11 AM

I experienced this exact issue with the A10CII. Make sure you fire up the Rhino with the stick near the center. Fixed it.

JJehly I experienced this exact issue with the A10CII. Make sure you fire up the Rhino...

Merlins51•8/2/23, 1:11 AM

Thanks! Will try that.

Jehly•8/2/23, 1:11 AM

Yeah, when you turn it on just do what you can to keep it roughly in the center position. You'll hear the "happy beeps" and it should sit centered

Jehly•8/2/23, 1:12 AM

I also ensured my calibration was correct, just to be sure.

Skete•8/2/23, 3:24 AM

hey guys, does anyone know if i can turn the main mount where the rhino connects to the joystick to induce a 15 degree offset, I know with extensions they normally come with it but with myset up i can only run the short throw.

Anyone have any thoughts on how I can get rid of this play in the pitch axis where the grip (or exte

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