Stop Switch Not Woking... Worked fine when I first used it but noticed over the last 2 days it's now

Stop Switch Not Woking...
Worked fine when I first used it but noticed over the last 2 days it's now stopped working and the stick is powered if it is in or out.
Is this something I've disable in software?

GGlaive(Rikk)Stop Switch Not Woking... Worked fine when I first used it but noticed over the ...

DoCBarT•2/23/24, 1:42 PM

Just take the back panel off and retighten the nut on the bottom of the Emergency stop.

DDoCBarT Just take the back panel off and retighten the nut on the bottom of the Emergenc...

Glaive(Rikk)OP•2/23/24, 2:30 PM

Nut was fully tight, wiggled the plastic base and it started working, buzzed it with a multimeter while wiggling and it didn't change so working now. See how long it stays that way

Fierce_Fire•2/23/24, 3:09 PM

Could also try contact spray if it stops working again

JIGGAwest•2/24/24, 5:27 AM

I've had this problem on and off for a while. I can't really figure out what is causing it. But, sometimes on start up of the rhino the stick wont spring force center. There are no simulated spring forces and Hardware trim wont work. If I enable "sticky" spring forces, the hardware trim works and all the spring forces work normally. sometimes I can get the base to "activate" the spring forces by unplugging, plugging, changing usb ports, removing power, or restarting the pc. but, Like now. none of those are working.

JJIGGAwest I've had this problem on and off for a while. I can't really figure out what is ...

walmis•2/24/24, 9:19 AM

Can you screenshot the app window with the effects/settings/debug tab open while this is occuring?

Glaive(Rikk)OP•2/24/24, 12:14 PM

Heeeeelp, I have a really weird issue...

If I have the stick plugged in and choose to fly the Gazelle, the collective jumps to 60%. If I move MY collective you can see it trying to respond but immediatly jumps back to 60%

If I unplug the stick the collective works fine.

It only does this on the Gazelle unless I unplug the stick then plug it back in, in which case all heli's now go to 60% collective.

All other mappings have been removed and the only thing bound to collective in axis is my virpil collective, there is also nothing mapped to collective in buttons.

Rob EB•2/24/24, 1:00 PM

@Glaive(Rikk) With the VPC joystick tester open, do you see any interference with the collective axis when you move either of the Rhino axis after raising the collective?

If not, the only thing I think it can be is a dual binding in the DCS controls. I know you’ve checked but I’d look at the DCS controls tab again and, if you still don’t see the axis bound on the Rhino, clear the bindings on both controllers. Hit OK to exit the controls tab then go back in and rebind as necessary.

Glaive(Rikk)OP•2/24/24, 2:59 PM

Problem solved after lots of digging, seems to be the only module where both the pilot and copilot controls are ALWAYS active. Removed all the controls from the copilot and now it flies fine.

Wwalmis Can you screenshot the app window with the effects/settings/debug tab open while...

JIGGAwest•2/24/24, 4:38 PM

I did a bit of digging. It looks like windows turned on USB suspend mode after an update. I disabled this on all the usb ports in the device manager and In the power plan settings. I'll let you know if this still happens.

bert•2/24/24, 6:24 PM

My X-Axis started to feel weird today, when i move it left and right i feel a rumble/knocking that feels like the engine rumble effect. Telem software is off. The Y Axis is totally smooth when moving it over the center. Slowly moving the stick over the center feels smooth. Changing the center with forcetrim also changes the rumble location.
These are my settings, playing around with them changes the intensity but doen't fully get rid of it, i can still feel it with 90% Gain and 40% Spring, everything else at 0.

Fresh_Mint•2/25/24, 3:33 AM

When I pull my stick to the right, at the center of the draw, base makes a sound of plastic getting force and grip feels like it's ticking. And after the center of the draw, it moves smoothly.
In the other direction, it moves smoothly to the end.
Should I open the base and tighten something?

FFresh_Mint When I pull my stick to the right, at the center of the draw, base makes a sound...

Asdforce•2/25/24, 7:36 AM

Easiest to check are the five bolts on each large pulley. I tigtened mine a 1/8 turn, and clunks went away. There were also one or two bases with clicks in the stick connector - alu tube -interface. Lemme find the original post real quick.

Asdforce•2/25/24, 7:37 AM

https://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/1000639415208656926/1208414876825948252 <- this one

Asdforce•2/25/24, 7:39 AM

And maybe the small pulley grub screws, on the motor axles. They were really tight on mine, didn't dare to tighten them more.

Fresh_Mint•2/25/24, 8:03 AM

Thank you for your advice! I'll try that!

Asdforce•2/25/24, 8:09 AM

You're welcome! Hope it works

TrigaNZ•2/25/24, 9:20 AM

I periodically unscrew and lift the leather boot and tighten the screws holding the stick in the gimbal, as well as the bolts that hold the motor in place.

Fresh_Mint•2/25/24, 1:26 PM

Good tips! Thank you!

harf4ng•2/25/24, 2:57 PM

hi, how do I use the force trim in dcs with the huey and the rhino? thanks

Bob Bushman•2/25/24, 2:59 PM

Set trim options to instant, then bind a trim button ingame.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:05 PM

instant in the configurator?

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:15 PM

I have to activate hardware force trim in the configurator?

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:18 PM

ok I understand. Just that I had to use balance spring to adjust my long shaft weight

BBob Bushman Set trim options to instant, then bind a trim button ingame.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:33 PM

what do you mean by trim options to instant?

Bob Bushman•2/25/24, 3:34 PM

Dcs options.
Special, select the module icon.

BBob Bushman Dcs options. Special, select the module icon.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:36 PM

in trimmer mode I have the options of "default", "trim in central position" and joystick without ffb.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:37 PM

seems default and central position does the same thing

Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:46 PM

For the Huey, select default. Make sure FFB is on under the Misc tab, and bind a joystick button to the "Trimmer"

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:46 PM

thanks. I also see a recenter button in the options, but the real huey does not have that no?

Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:48 PM

No, that's an option for use with non-FFB sticks as a work around. The real aircraft you have to re-center manually.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:48 PM

also the center in an helicopter does not mean anything, I mean it depends what you're doing

Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:49 PM

True. Neutral is a better term.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:49 PM

but even neutral. Neutral when you're on the ground is not neutral when you're hovering, as you always have to move controls around

Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:50 PM

Neutral means the rotor system is not applying a force to move the helicopter. It applies in any mode. Neutral will be different depending on hovering, forward flight, on the ground, etc. That's why the re-center button doesn't exist on the real helicopter.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:51 PM

this is the main use of a ffb device, force trim

this is great ^^ though I guess as I use a long shaft and a heavy grip I have to tweak ffb effects and settings to have it work well

Bob Bushman•2/25/24, 3:52 PM

Just checked, huey is set to central for me, apache, ka50 is set to instant

BBob Bushman Just checked, huey is set to central for me, apache, ka50 is set to instant

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:52 PM

just checked. Apache is instant too by default on my dcs too

Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:54 PM

With a FFB stick, to have realistic behaviour, you should have trim set to default in the Huey, Instant in the Apache, as well as the Ka-50.

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:54 PM

months I didn't use dcs, tried yesterday with my new rhino device and works great, I have not lost too much, I was able to land on a tower control

BBrizzly With a FFB stick, to have realistic behaviour, you should have trim set to defau...

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:54 PM

seems instant or central is the same no?

harf4ng•2/25/24, 3:55 PM

this is how I have installed my cyclic...

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Brizzly•2/25/24, 3:55 PM

I guess I haven't tried setting it to central with a FFB stick. I know without FFB, it doesn't apply the change in trim until you put the stick back to center after releasing the trimmer.

JIGGAwest•2/25/24, 5:50 PM

anyone fly the SA342 gazelle? I've been struggling with the new flight model and implementation of forcefeed back. specifically instatnt trim, it doesn't seem to work the same at different speeds. I'm not sure if that is accurate. But, I am fighting the trim. it seems to double the trim inputs in some cases and no trim at all in other cases. before I report it to Polychop, I'd like to hear others opions on this.

Number481•2/25/24, 5:53 PM

On the gazelle, you have to enable a special FFB toggle in the special menu.. its the only module like that

JIGGAwest•2/25/24, 5:53 PM

the trim in the uh-1 works amazingly well
the ah-64(for me) I belive has an issue with static force, or possible just the implentation of force trim. I have to compensate with curves in game. I've not found another way.

NNumber481 On the gazelle, you have to enable a special FFB toggle in the special menu.. i...

JIGGAwest•2/25/24, 5:53 PM

i have it enabled. there is a secondary toggle is that the one you are speaking about?

Number481•2/25/24, 5:54 PM

the separate one (from the game global) in its special settings, yes

NNumber481 the separate one (from the game global) in its special settings, yes

JIGGAwest•2/25/24, 5:56 PM

i believe i have this set, I'll double check. have you flown the gazelle recently? are you not experiencing any trim issues with these settings?

Number481•2/25/24, 5:56 PM

I haven't, no

JIGGAwest•2/25/24, 6:20 PM

it was the forcefeed back gain curve, I had it set to 100

Stop Switch Not Woking... Worked fine when I first used it but noticed over the last 2 days it's now

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