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
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.
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.
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?"
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?
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.
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!
since the rhino is using motors i would assume it does do it but for planes that move the stick for trimming instead of trimming the control surfaces is that possible with the rhino?
Is it possible to use strain gauge sensors, and HX711 with 2x57BLF03 + USB kit directly or with an arduino . for the real plane (JAS 39C Gripen) steers with force, and with ffb with 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°.
Hey @kitanaimonkey, So the last Shipped RHINO is #0331 on 2024-01-05 Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 215 days, median is 228 days, max is 407 days 326 Rhinos are shipped in total
Hi, there's no need for strain gauges. The motors give roughly linear torque relationship with electrical current. All that's required is to calibrate the given spring profile.