Just a quick, general question. I have a TM F-18 grip in the Rhino…. It feels like something is loo

Just a quick, general question. I have a TM F-18 grip in the Rhino…. It feels like something is loose in the grip itself, near the base the grip has a tiny, clicking movement. It is not noticeable when going side to sides only fore and aft, right near where the twist collar is. Anyone know how I should tighten it up?

DDuchess ✈Just a quick, general question. I have a TM F-18 grip in the Rhino…. It feels l...

MashedPotato•4/2/24, 10:26 PM

Remove the grip, and repeat the motions with it disconnected, see if anything moves that shouldn't. There's not a lot going on in the base area. Maybe the grounding screw came loose? You can crack the shell and see if anything is loose in it. The TM hornet is much more forgiving than the viper as far as springs and stuff flying out at you

Duchess ✈OP•4/2/24, 10:28 PM

That is what I thought, there is not a lot going on in that area of the grip. Thanks, I will try that.

Wwalmis Made a google form for the MFG kit, early adopters are welcome to sign up 🙂 htt...

PlaguedRoo•4/2/24, 11:24 PM

Amazing addition. Slaw RX Viper V3 next please!

Ice•4/3/24, 12:06 AM

I went from 36th to 6th today after I paid my invoice. This is just after I went from like 80 something to 40 something. Is that just all the people who passed up their reservation?

Mistic•4/3/24, 12:24 AM

Heck yea. I also jumped after paying my invoice. 4 to go!

Sunshine•4/3/24, 2:25 AM

So, I added my name into the hat for the rudder FFB conversion kits, how do I view the list for that?

DDuchess ✈Just a quick, general question. I have a TM F-18 grip in the Rhino…. It feels l...

mechsicko•4/3/24, 3:28 AM

It's pretty common on Warthog/Cougar for the tailstock to get a little loose. One of the screws is accessible from outside but the other is inside so it needs to be opened up to tighten it and I can see they carried this design over to the F18 grip.

Duchess ✈OP•4/3/24, 3:37 AM

Thanks!! I shall take a look.

Bozo VFA-86•4/3/24, 4:34 AM

Chuff•4/3/24, 4:35 AM

pretty crazy that Walmis has already cranked out 70 Rhinos since I got mine. He's really ramped up the production big time!

Bozo VFA-86•4/3/24, 4:36 AM

yea i originally figured september at the rate it was going earlier

Bozo VFA-86•4/3/24, 4:36 AM

i was originally assigned #618

Bozo VFA-86•4/3/24, 4:37 AM

6 month wait for me

Ice•4/3/24, 5:49 AM

I was initially assigned 638, now I’m 475

Ice•4/3/24, 5:49 AM

I’m right behind Bozo

Stryker990•4/3/24, 6:31 AM

Next 4 gang assemble (am behind ice)

Stryker990•4/3/24, 6:35 AM

Oh damn crosswind preorder? Alllllmost tempted

Mmechsicko It's pretty common on Warthog/Cougar for the tailstock to get a little loose. On...

Boggy•4/3/24, 8:01 AM

This makes me want to ask, have any of you changed the trim button on the TM F18 grip for an Otto Controls one? If so, how hard was it and is it worth the hassle?

VPforceBot•4/3/24, 8:02 AM

:package:

RHINO #0470 Has Shipped!

Stryker990•4/3/24, 8:06 AM

Lets go boooozoooo

VPforceBot•4/3/24, 8:13 AM

:package:

RHINO #0471 Has Shipped!

Stryker990•4/3/24, 8:34 AM

Lets go iiiiice

Spelljammer1•4/3/24, 1:02 PM

Thoughts on mounting the Rhino to the chair vs the desk? In the context of no fixed cockpit setup, both options would be removable for home office work.

Spelljammer1•4/3/24, 1:03 PM

I fear it will be too heavy for center-chair-mount, more so for swapping out rather than durability.

BBoggy This makes me want to ask, have any of you changed the trim button on the TM F1...

MashedPotato•4/3/24, 1:31 PM

There's an old forum post floating around of someone who did. The center depress won't work unless you sacrifice another button somewhere, and you have to widen the mounting hole and jury rig it a lot

o.rabinho•4/3/24, 1:57 PM

pedals

MMashedPotato There's an old forum post floating around of someone who did. The center depress...

Boggy•4/3/24, 2:00 PM

Do you mean the castle swith depress? The trim is a 4 way switch, no depress.

BBoggy Do you mean the castle swith depress? The trim is a 4 way switch, no depress.

MashedPotato•4/3/24, 2:08 PM

The trim is a 4 way on the hornet, it's a 5 way on the Eagle, and the switch itself is from Otto is a 5 way

BBoggy Do you mean the castle swith depress? The trim is a 4 way switch, no depress.

MashedPotato•4/3/24, 2:10 PM

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/212272-tm-fa-18c-hornet-warthog-and-cougar-grips-disassembly-and-otto-switch-upgrade/#comment-4353168

ED Forums

TM F/A-18C Hornet, Warthog and Cougar grips disassembly and OTTO sw...

Thrustmaster mods --------------------------------------------- F/A-18C (Hornet) grip upgrades OTTO P1 push buttons | OTTO T4 trim switch | OTTO T5 sensor control switch F-16C (Cougar) grip upgrades OTTO P1 push buttons A-10C (Warthog) grip OTTO P1 push buttons | OTTO T4 trim switch | OTTO T4/T5 ...

Mistic•4/3/24, 2:15 PM

2 more hype!

MMashedPotato The trim is a 4 way on the hornet, it's a 5 way on the Eagle, and the switch its...

Boggy•4/3/24, 2:52 PM

Is it? I didn't know that. Thanks for the link! I'm toying with the idea of it but not decided yet

BBoggy Is it? I didn't know that. Thanks for the link! I'm toying with the idea of it ...

MashedPotato•4/3/24, 2:52 PM

Good luck, finding a used one is not easy, and they are like $400USD new lol

Boggy•4/3/24, 2:54 PM

SStryker990 Lets go iiiiice

Ice•4/3/24, 3:39 PM

I wish, but mine is still 4 away. I should have clarified a bit

Ice•4/3/24, 3:40 PM

Only a few more days though!

sepruda (GMT +2)•4/3/24, 6:58 PM

Just got my Rhino and thinking of ways to mount it to the next level racing Boeing seat. Looked through search but didn't find any answers..anything have a good solution?

Chuff•4/3/24, 7:19 PM

those of you using TM grips with your Rhino, what extension are you using? Preferably one that's in stock somewhere?

Ssepruda (GMT +2)Just got my Rhino and thinking of ways to mount it to the next level racing Boei...

Skood•4/3/24, 7:22 PM

Search QR4RIGS. Loads of different mounting solutions that suit lots of different rigs.

sepruda (GMT +2)•4/3/24, 7:35 PM

@Skood interesting, never heard of that but will give it a look.

Still looking for anyone who have a good solution for a NLR seat.

CChuff those of you using TM grips with your Rhino, what extension are you using? Prefe...

RetroGamer•4/3/24, 8:42 PM

I use these:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3234770
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3625918

Thingiverse

Warthog/Virpil joystick extensions by i_Like_to_hold

It's free, but feel free to donate/tip if you like what you see, thank you!
https://www.paypal.me/defnot4beer
Check this also https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3580027
Ps2 connector https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32827138560.html
Added 180-250mm versions for makis2811
Added 390-400mm versions for Gregkar

Thingiverse

HOTAS Joystick Extensions Warthog / Virpil Compatible by huzarski

50 / 75 / 100 mm extensions for Warthog and Virpil joysticks.
They should be printed with supports over 65 deg to avoid supports in the threads.
14/05/19
Added versions with 15deg grip twist to the left.

Andre•4/3/24, 11:34 PM

Has anybody modified their rhino base to give freedom of movement along all four corners? I have noticed that my rhino has pretty restricted movement in each corner, making simultaneous full elevator and aileron deflection impossible