New questions: I couldn't get my fan to turn on from either socket when in the debug menu. I tested

New questions: I couldn't get my fan to turn on from either socket when in the debug menu. I tested for voltage there with them on there and got 19.8vdc, which is what my psu is putting out. Aren't those supposed to be 12v?

Also, has there been any progress on being able to set a curve for our fans? Would be nice feature if it ever happens

hariskut•1/23/24, 3:27 AM

@walmis I found that the maximum current the motor reaches on the software is about 25A. At this point, if multiplied by the voltage of 24V, it results in a power of 600W, which far exceeds the rated power of the PSU. So, I am a bit confused. Is the 25A displayed in the software the actual current?

Hhariskut @walmis I found that the maximum current the motor reaches on the software is ab...

walmis•1/23/24, 5:13 AM

No that's the current inside the motor windings, the current drawn from the supply is named 'Ibus'

Mmechsicko New questions: I couldn't get my fan to turn on from either socket when in the d...

walmis•1/23/24, 10:10 AM

Yeah, you are correct, under no load I get PSU voltage too on the fan output, but with a fan connected I've measured 12.7V.

Wwalmis Yeah, you are correct, under no load I get PSU voltage too on the fan output, bu...

mechsickoOP•1/23/24, 7:25 PM

Any idea why I can't get the fan to come on? I'm using the 'test fans' function in debug. To rule out variables I bench tested a new fan and it works fine but when plugged into the socket no go. I'm only using 1 fan, is that a problem?

Mmechsicko Any idea why I can't get the fan to come on? I'm using the 'test fans' function ...

walmis•1/23/24, 7:37 PM

Can you measure the fan port when you cold power-on the board? If it has voltage that would indicate the transistor is busted (failed short)

mechsickoOP•1/23/24, 7:45 PM

By cold power on do you mean connect the psu w/out the usb?

walmis•1/23/24, 7:54 PM

I mean power+usb, but without enabling the fans via software

mechsickoOP•1/23/24, 7:59 PM

No voltage when fans aren't on in software. Once on in configurator it goes up to psu voltage. Not sure if it means anything but when I turn it back off it took around 1 minute to creep back to zero

walmis•1/23/24, 8:02 PM

That's strange - can you try powering the board and fans from 12V?

mechsickoOP•1/23/24, 8:53 PM

Hooked my benchtop psu to it, set to 12v same result regarding fan voltage following psu. To that end I twiddled the dial on my psu and watched the voltage on the fans go up/down with it. Turned off and same slow countdown to zero

As to my fans not running in the first place I've solved that, the prefab pigtail leads I bought were wired reverse from Rhino board. Swapped crimp pin locations now both sockets turn on/off as they're supposed to, but until the voltage thing is solved don't want magic smoke to come out these fans so not using them

mechsickoOP•1/23/24, 9:32 PM

Great.. turning my benchtop psu up to running voltage I made it to 18v before the board beeped, usb lights went out/disconnected. Disconnected everything but now when I plug in usb nothing happens except the main chip gets hot.

Nothing looks out of place on the board under magnification. When I plug in its psu the motors light up but not the board.

slowmover•1/24/24, 10:51 AM

Hey mates. I downloaed the stable (master) verzion cause i do not want to use the python. when i open the app i do not see any data. Any help here?

slowmover•1/24/24, 10:53 AM

I have to download python 3.9 to work even if i am not going to use it?

slowmover•1/24/24, 11:29 AM

well i would like some help how i instaill it

Sunshine•1/24/24, 11:37 AM

If it requires Python, install Python

slowmover•1/24/24, 11:37 AM

i did it

Sslowmover Hey mates. I downloaed the stable (master) verzion cause i do not want to use th...

Number481•1/24/24, 12:02 PM

not sure where you got that impression? Download the latest 'WiP' version from the latest github auto-posts or the pinned link in #VPforce-TelemFFB, also linked in the Github readme https://github.com/walmis/VPforce-TelemFFB?tab=readme-ov-file#installing-and-running-exe-distribution

slowmover•1/24/24, 12:12 PM

So i should have
1-https://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/1093558100713279508/1199070855414681760
2-https://vpforcecontrols.com/downloads/TelemFFB/?C=M;O=A
3-python

Number481•1/24/24, 12:13 PM

you dont need python

slowmover•1/24/24, 12:31 PM

Thanks mate

slowmover•1/24/24, 12:32 PM

Looking Good

smitty•1/24/24, 1:22 PM

are you running 2 versions there?

B9•1/24/24, 6:54 PM

Hi, Help needed. My Rhino is not connecting with my MSFS. See image.

BB9 Hi, Help needed. My Rhino is not connecting with my MSFS. See image.

Number481•1/24/24, 7:09 PM

your rhino is connected fine (as indicated by the firmware version in the lower right). MSFS is connected fine (as indicated by the telemetry).. there is an error condition (red x).. suggest you look at the log per the hover-over tooltip and the documentation

But... the reason it's not working is %99.999 because you are in the H160 and have not configured your force trim button in settings

Number481•1/24/24, 7:11 PM

your log will most likely be spamming:

Force trim enabled but buttons not configured

Force trim enabled but buttons not configured

B9•1/24/24, 7:17 PM

Please bare with me as I am not very good setting up & configuring software. See Settings image

B9•1/24/24, 7:19 PM

My Rhino is not respoding inside the H160 Cockpit

Number481•1/24/24, 7:25 PM

B9•1/24/24, 7:30 PM

See image of my VPforce FFB Configurator

BB9 See image of my VPforce FFB Configurator

Number481•1/24/24, 7:33 PM

follow the green boxes in the screenshot I just posted above in your TelemFFB settings. Configure the button you want to use for force trim and it will start working. The entirety of the ACFS autopilot implementation in TelemFFB for the HPG helicopters is dependant on force trim and axis sending being enabled in TelemFFB.

Since it sounds like this is new to you, also be aware that you will need to unbind your joystick axes in MSFS, otherwise it will fight with the axis information being sent by TelemFFB.

B9•1/24/24, 7:40 PM

Rhino is not Bound in MSFS Controls. My Rhino Joystick does not respond while in the H160 Cockpit. While in the H160 Cockpit there is no movement of the Joystick. This means H160 cannot fly.

B9•1/24/24, 7:43 PM

My Rhino Joystick does move while using the VPforce FFB Configurator Tool

BB9 Rhino is not Bound in MSFS Controls. My Rhino Joystick does not respond while in...

Number481•1/24/24, 7:44 PM

I dont understand. Did you configure a button to use as force trim in TelemFFB as I said ?

B9•1/24/24, 7:45 PM

Yes I did do as you decribed

Number481•1/24/24, 7:46 PM

do you still see the red x in TelemFFB for MSFS?

BB9 See image of my VPforce FFB Configurator

Number481•1/24/24, 7:48 PM

your adjustment knob is connected to spring force and is turned to 0.... TelemFFB needs spring force enabled to be able to center the controls

Number481•1/24/24, 7:48 PM

and simulate force trim

Number481•1/24/24, 7:49 PM

it won't start sending axis data to MSFS until the controls are centered so it knows where they are

B9•1/24/24, 7:49 PM

The Red x has cleared and it is blue, see image

B9•1/24/24, 7:49 PM

Maybe I have to restart my PC?

Number481•1/24/24, 7:50 PM

B9•1/24/24, 7:53 PM

It is Obvious I have no idea how to setup the Rhino Software. Has any one made a video showing and describing how to setup the Rhino Software?

BB9 It is Obvious I have no idea how to setup the Rhino Software. Has any one made a...

Number481•1/24/24, 7:55 PM

Its not hard once you understand what a few basic things do and how they work together... Without TelemFFB running, is there any spring force on your Rhino or is the stick limp?

I have to step away for work stuff for a while but will be back later

B9•1/24/24, 7:56 PM

ok. The stick is limp and the black dial is a Zero

Sunshine•1/24/24, 8:00 PM

So my DIY kit came, these servos are HUGE!

Sunshine•1/24/24, 8:00 PM

B9•1/24/24, 8:01 PM

When I restarted my MSFS simulator the red x came back

BB9 When I restarted my MSFS simulator the red x came back

TrigaNZ•1/24/24, 8:16 PM

Set your POT1 to Master Gain and turn it up. Do a calibration. Apply and Store. Close configurator. Open FFB. Open MSFS.

B9•1/25/24, 2:44 AM

Thank you very much for your incredibly amazing support with my Rhino Software Setup. My Rhino is working Perfectly. Thank you.

Caprice•1/26/24, 10:07 AM

Hello, absolutely loving the Rhino, its a true gamechanger for me. I was noticing a problem with my endstops, when i put even a little force on them, they "break" and the stick goes past the point, and the axis goes limp.

New questions: I couldn't get my fan to turn on from either socket when in the debug menu. I tested

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