FTime to take one apart
JThis is my next goal
BNot sure if I'd expect more from it than simply holding position, which be doable with clutches but could be "sticky"
JI believe it will also shake
WWould be fun during hydraulic failure!
PI'm already on it to order a VPC ACE
. Before I press the trigger, what effects are supported by the Sims for Rudder Pedals? However, force trim in DCS would be enough for me.
. Before I press the trigger, what effects are supported by the Sims for Rudder Pedals? However, force trim in DCS would be enough for me.
DNicely put "Not even in the same league".... 
I've been using my sidewinder FF for many years now and it used to be really good, but despite having the paid versions of xpForce for FS2020 and XPlane, I've never been able to get it to work with either, it just jerks forward in one second pulses. I tried emailing the author, but never got any replies.
The Rhino however, blew my socks off when I first used it !
No comparison really. It just feels like a real plane, pulling back on the elevators while sitting on the runway, and feeling the effort reduce as you reve the engine and increase the airflow over them.
I've been using my sidewinder FF for many years now and it used to be really good, but despite having the paid versions of xpForce for FS2020 and XPlane, I've never been able to get it to work with either, it just jerks forward in one second pulses. I tried emailing the author, but never got any replies.
The Rhino however, blew my socks off when I first used it !
No comparison really. It just feels like a real plane, pulling back on the elevators while sitting on the runway, and feeling the effort reduce as you reve the engine and increase the airflow over them.
MYou will love it, best piece of kit you can buy, end of!
PThx Number481
! Stupid question. Does Helicopter even have a Force Trim for the rudder, like the Cyclic Stick?
! Stupid question. Does Helicopter even have a Force Trim for the rudder, like the Cyclic Stick?PYes, they obviously have: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/296561-is-there-rudder-trim-on-the-real-apache/
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The Apache is the first module where the "Rudder trimmer" option is more then a checkbox in special options. I wondered if the Rudder in the real chopper is also trimmed to a new center position when using the Force Trim Release button?
Ffirst of all there is no rudder in a helo.
certain helos have pedal trim. certainly the more modern ones.
in DCS most of the helos do have pedal trim.
certain helos have pedal trim. certainly the more modern ones.
in DCS most of the helos do have pedal trim.
PTrue. Thanks for the correction
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NVery few helicopters do. Unfortunately in DCS the “FFB” settings for the pedal trimmers does not behave properly when enabled. Why they even have the setting, IDK since DCS doesn’t even support FFB pedals. But…if it behaved properly, it might be possible to emulate moving pedals with autopilot.
PThanks! Good to know. A force trim function that workes properly in DCS with a helicopter would have been the most important reason to invest the money and work in a rudder mod for me. You saved me money and time!
Nthe reality of it is though, that once the pedals automatically switch between spring and no-spring mode.. you don't really need force trim for the pedals. No, the pedals won't move with autopilot, and no, they won't move with pedal trim input, but they stay where you put them.
Jump into a FW aircraft though, and they are back to having springs..
But if you only fly helos and have a damper mod on your pedals.. you won't gain much today by moving to FFB pedals (even though the dampening is superior to a motorcycle sterring damper)
Jump into a FW aircraft though, and they are back to having springs..
But if you only fly helos and have a damper mod on your pedals.. you won't gain much today by moving to FFB pedals (even though the dampening is superior to a motorcycle sterring damper)
PHm, those are a few good arguments for FFB rudder pedals. This makes me thinking again
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AFor me just the feel in general and excellent damping specifically are reasons enough to have ffb on everything
Athen again I would appreciate a throttle that starts to creep forward whenever my own courage starts to fail
PThe main pulley, the gear arm / gear mounting plate and, as you have already described, the throw limiter are probably the elements from 3D printing with the highest load. What material, process and filling level did you use to have this made?
NI printed everything with PLA+, 4 walls, %40 infill.
PThank you for the lightning-fast reply!
NI pretty much use PLA for everything when I want raw strength and I’m not concerned about temps.
PThx a lot! Btw I have already ordered the VPC Ace
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NAnyone here fiddled with a hybrid simracing/flightsim setup?
NI feel like the Rhino would not fit in particularly well on my Ikea office chair 
Fyes
SJust got my rhino, it's incredible
SNow I just need a mount lol
SAaaaaaand it's also making me want to mode my pedals to be FFB
MCurrently using a gen3 openwheeler setup. Only have flight atm, but considering breaking in to racing in 2024. Their rigs can be set up to (relatively) quick swap between multiple setups
JI'm still building my hybrid setup
JIt's basically done I'm just lazy to do the final bit (also there's some other modifications I want to do that'll have to wait until after tax season)
BGot my tracking number almost a week ago, and ao far no movement 
Granted most of that time has been holidays so
Granted most of that time has been holidays so
DAlso interested
N@bounty_v How did you guys handle the pedal situation?
Ftwo mounting plates
MOnce I actually do it, I'm going to get a second pedal plate/bar for the racing setup.
NAnd just change them out by hand when needed?
Jif you search messages from me that contain images I have shared some pics of different iterations of my build, might give you an idea idk
JI plan to invert my racing pedals and raise them higher than they currently are (I have rudder pedals mounted on a frame I added to the bottom of my cockpit underneath the racing pedals, then I just slide the racing pedal plate backwards to use them) so that I have access to both at once, but since it is entirely DIY with no real reference I'll basically need to get every part cut to custom lengths and figure out every piece I need.
I also plan to modify left cockpit arm that will mount my throttle and control panel into a door so I can open and close that for easier access to sitting down.
Lastly, I plan to diy some sort of floor shroud around my center mounted Rhino base so I don't accidently hit it with my shoes getting in and out
I also plan to modify left cockpit arm that will mount my throttle and control panel into a door so I can open and close that for easier access to sitting down.
Lastly, I plan to diy some sort of floor shroud around my center mounted Rhino base so I don't accidently hit it with my shoes getting in and out
JSince all of that will end up being a decent amount of money ($200+) I'm waiting until after April to pull the trigger
NI wonder if it's possible to construct some sort of sliding system to change the pedal sets easily, but it may be more inconvenient than not
JThere's someone who figured that out it's just more DIY than I personally have the capacity to accomplish
Jthey built 2 pedal mounts and held them in place with magnets etc.
Jwas discussed in this server you can probably find the video
NHow tall is the Rhino with no grip? Would it be uncomfortable to have in place when using a wheel?
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faqJhas the specs