VPforce Controls•2y ago

I just banged pieces together, so even more jank than anyone's I guess. But got the height perfect.

I just banged pieces together, so even more jank than anyone's I guess.

But got the height perfect.

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Pikas62•1/3/24, 2:48 PM

Can I mount a VKB or WinWing adapter at the end of a VPC extension from Virpil?

Bob BushmanOP•1/3/24, 2:50 PM

I would imagine so.

Fierce_Fire•1/3/24, 2:52 PM

vkb adapter works

Fierce_Fire•1/3/24, 2:53 PM

I have a virpil piece and it fits just fine (I dont use it anymore cause I made my own extension, bye 50 bucks;_;)

Pikas62•1/3/24, 3:07 PM

@tortorden and @fierce_fire - thx for the info

Poor Yurik•1/3/24, 10:27 PM

Regarding rotary pedal trim discussions -- would it be safe to assume the Ka-50's pedals irl don't auto-center, but simply stay in the position you leave them?

Poor Yurik•1/3/24, 11:49 PM

Here is what ChatGPT just told me.
Me: "Does the ka-50 have pedal trim?"

ChatGPT: "The Kamov Ka-50 Hokum does not have traditional pedals like conventional helicopters. Instead, it uses a co-axial rotor system, and its yaw control is achieved through differential collective pitch control of the coaxial rotors. Therefore, there is no need for pedal trim adjustments in the Ka-50."

Me: "Do the pedals in it return to center or stay where the pilot leaves them?"

ChatGPT: "The Kamov Ka-50 Hokum's pedals do not return to center automatically. The pilot needs to actively control and manage the pedal input to maintain the desired yaw position. The co-axial rotor system in the Ka-50 allows for precise yaw control through differential collective pitch adjustments, and the pedals will stay in the position where the pilot leaves them until adjusted again."

Poor Yurik•1/3/24, 11:49 PM

Looks like I'm getting the new Virpil pedal dampener kit.

HPLsCat•1/4/24, 12:04 AM

Yes, in heli's remove springs and use a damper

PPoor Yurik Looks like I'm getting the new Virpil pedal dampener kit.

Bob BushmanOP•1/4/24, 12:21 AM

I would, the dampener mod for the mfg crosswinds helped feel across the board for me, including jets.

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 12:29 AM

Thanks guys. Only thing I need to research is how quickly it can be adjusted if I want to switch between rotary and fixed.

PPoor Yurik Here is what ChatGPT just told me. Me: "Does the ka-50 have pedal trim?" ChatGP...

Ophelia•1/4/24, 1:53 AM

Ask it for a source. Then google the source it claims to check whether it’s making shit up to impress you.

OOphelia Ask it for a source. Then google the source it claims to check whether it’s maki...

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 2:04 AM

It doesn't cite sources, even if you ask. It gave me as good of any answer as any source I've found so far. I don't consider it some divine source of truth and I'm very open to counter-info. But I haven't found anything that contradicts it yet, even from a few people who only offered to tell me that AI sucks (very helpful).

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 2:09 AM

Ophelia•1/4/24, 2:22 AM

"general knowledge" without mentioning specific sources that corroborate what it has said tend to be things that it is predicting rather than things that have actual information out there.

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 2:47 AM

Let me know if you have a better answer. Otherwise I think I'm all set.

PPoor Yurik Regarding rotary pedal trim discussions -- would it be safe to assume the Ka-50'...

Volk•1/4/24, 7:21 AM

only info I've seen on this was an ED employee way back implying that it does, and possibly sorta like the Hind

VPforceBot•1/4/24, 9:11 AM

:package:

RHINO #0329 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•1/4/24, 9:32 AM

:package:

RHINO #0330 Has Shipped!

VVolk only info I've seen on this was an ED employee way back implying that it does, a...

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 2:08 PM

Hi Volk! Thank you -- going to reply to you on the ED discord helo channel so we don't put this channel too far off track.

Swe.tinker•1/4/24, 5:46 PM

Hi I'm new here! I am making a simpit for the Swedish jet plane JAS 39 C Gripen. My flight stick, which will be both force fedbak moving and static, connected to an arduino pro micro for the buttons and N measurement using 2 strain gauge sensors, 2 HX711 and 2 potentiometers or 2 hall sensors to get the angle of the stick, can you get values in and out with the USB FFB controller board
?

My goal is to simulate a real flight stick from the JAS 39 C Gripen with these values:

The roll force increases 0.5Nm/° up to 7.8° left and right.

The pitch force increase 0.52Nm/° up to positive 11° and negative-7°.

Soft stop in pitch 11° and to hard stop increasing 0.8Nm/° to 15°.

PPoor Yurik Looks like I'm getting the new Virpil pedal dampener kit.

JakeSixx33 | 744 |•1/4/24, 6:38 PM

You will enjoy a damper kit for both fixed wing and rotary flying. It adds more precision even with the springs attached.

JJakeSixx33 | 744 |You will enjoy a damper kit for both fixed wing and rotary flying. It adds more ...

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 7:21 PM

Is there any current optimism about a workable ffb solution in the nearish future (or future in general)? My understanding is that the DCS telemetry is underwhelming for supporting it, but if it did work it would allow us to dynamically switch between rotary and fixed like we do with the Rhino

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 7:24 PM

I see Number481 recently was discussing this above

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 7:24 PM

Will read further when I can

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 7:40 PM

Nvm, decided to just go ahead and read the above discussion immediately.

I don't have the DIY skills to pull of his (awesome looking) mod. Also, it looks like the control box sits pretty low on the unit, but my Virpil ACE has its legs removed and is mounted directly to my DOFR H3 so it would need to be a bit different for my config.

I'll probably just buy the Virpil dampener for now and hold out hope for the possibly far future combo of ED improving their ffb pedal support, Number working his magic and cracking the challenge of AP trim support, and Walmis making a prefab unit for purchase.

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 7:42 PM

One mod I've been thinking would be cool would be a collective brake attachment for the Virpil collective. I currently use the press-down of the Shkval zoom button to serve that function. Would be cool to have the more authentic style/function/feel.

Poor Yurik•1/4/24, 8:17 PM

Of course it is always a balance between "would be cool" and "what problems would I be introducing into my life by adding it into my currently working setup?"

Jamie D.•1/5/24, 2:03 AM

This may be a dumb question but I can't find the answer after searching a bit: Is the Rhino intended to be kept plugged in to AC power all the time, even when not in use? Is it "always on" when plugged into AC power and connected to the computer? And if so, how much power does it draw while at rest?

Fierce_Fire•1/5/24, 4:21 AM

If it's not in use you can unplug it if you want

JJamie D.This may be a dumb question but I can't find the answer after searching a bit: ...

walmis•1/5/24, 7:17 AM

The drawn power is almost nil when in suspended state, something like 0.8W

Wwalmis The drawn power is almost nil when in suspended state, something like 0.8W

TonyM•1/5/24, 7:41 AM

When does the suspended state happen? I suppose it is after how many minutes of no data sent to it?

TTonyM When does the suspended state happen? I suppose it is after how many minutes of ...

walmis•1/5/24, 7:47 AM

After PC suspend/shutdown couple of minutes motors go into low power mode

AndyHill•1/5/24, 12:36 PM

At current electricity prices 0.8W is something like 500€/s

Wwalmis The drawn power is almost nil when in suspended state, something like 0.8W

Jamie D.•1/5/24, 1:40 PM

Thanks. I keep a dust cover over it when I'm not flying, so I was concerned about heat buildup over the course of a day working at my computer (i.e., the stick would not be in low power mode because the PC would be running). Probably a non-issue with no load on the motors, but it's easy enough for me to put a remote-controlled switch between the plug and the outlet.

Bob BushmanOP•1/5/24, 2:44 PM

Just finished a twirl in the huey, and I hate to say it:
This thing makes my virpil warbrd seem like a grainy toy..

Kruger•1/5/24, 2:45 PM

I ones came up with this and its the best solution since 2 years

Icebeat•1/5/24, 2:53 PM

Could any of you with FFB pedals share his telemFFB configuration? please

VPforceBot•1/5/24, 2:57 PM

:package:

RHINO #0332 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•1/5/24, 2:57 PM

:package:

RHINO #0331 Has Shipped!

IIcebeat Could any of you with FFB pedals share his telemFFB configuration? please

Jehly•1/5/24, 4:24 PM

It’d be a while until I get home but I can.

Jehly•1/5/24, 4:24 PM

Nothing crazy special.

BBob Bushman Just finished a twirl in the huey, and I hate to say it: This thing makes my vir...

Duchess ✈•1/5/24, 8:08 PM

Soooooo...... you are saying I am going to sell my Virpil?

Bob BushmanOP•1/5/24, 8:09 PM

Or make it into a collective

Jon (Bounty_V)•1/5/24, 9:28 PM

Full fidelity Mig 29 A later this year

(correction, video doesn't explicitly state this, ah well)

superbird1011•1/5/24, 11:06 PM

I just got a call that my Rhino is waiting at home for me to get back from a work trip. Any advice for desk mounting? I currently have this cheap desk mount from Hikig but I believe it is too small for the rhino and wont come low enough, also need some advice regarding an extension as my seat has no cutout etc. really hoping to get to use the Rhino before I build my rig!

superbird1011•1/5/24, 11:06 PM

Ssuperbird1011 I just got a call that my Rhino is waiting at home for me to get back from a wor...

HPLsCat•1/6/24, 1:11 AM

Between the torque and weight, you're going to have a tough time with those mounts. I side-mounted. Much easier.

Ssuperbird1011 I just got a call that my Rhino is waiting at home for me to get back from a wor...

Jehly•1/6/24, 2:46 AM

I personally bought the MT chair mount. Love it.

sabreman•1/6/24, 4:00 AM

Fuck yeah, finally got my monstertech mount in. It was missing some bolts, but that was nothing that scavenging from my old virpil setup couldn't fix.

I just banged pieces together, so even more jank than anyone's I guess. But got the height perfect.

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