VPforce Controls•2y ago

dumb question will the rhino turn itself off or go into a low power mode if it gets too hot?

Stryker990OP•4/20/24, 8:55 PM

and 2. question what is a temp thats to hot for it?

SStryker990 dumb question will the rhino turn itself off or go into a low power mode if it g...

Fierce_Fire•4/20/24, 9:05 PM

im sure it has overcurrent protection for certain and i heard it does do one of those things, forgot which

Fierce_Fire•4/20/24, 9:05 PM

i think max temp is somewhere between 60 and 80c but not sure

Bob Bushman•4/20/24, 9:33 PM

The motors should be able to handle 100 degrees celcius, granted not finding specific winding temperatures for this model, but the magnets hold til about 110-120 degrees. you should have to work the motors pretty hard to get there, and they shouldn't de magnetize at those temps either, just go weak until they cool down so even if it goes there you shouldn't cause permanent damage.

AndyHill•4/20/24, 10:49 PM

the rhino will reduce the forces gradually until it can cope with the heat load

WhereNoLarkFlew•4/21/24, 6:59 PM

If you’re running the Rhino at lower force settings, will it overheat often?

HazardRisk•4/21/24, 7:08 PM

just wanna personally thank @walmis and @Subsonic (Protomaker) for this amazing Project, you made many simmers -including me- happy!

AndyHill•4/21/24, 7:18 PM

if you go low enough it won't overheat pretty much ever

Fr4Ged•4/21/24, 8:08 PM

mine never went above 35°C yet. lol

HHazardRisk just wanna personally thank @walmis and @Subsonic (Protomaker) for this amazing ...

Subsonic•4/21/24, 8:11 PM

All the credit goes to @walmis
It is his genius invention, I just put together the instructions for how to built one.
We all love this hobby. Happy to help smooth the process for all the DIY folks.

WWhereNoLarkFlew If you’re running the Rhino at lower force settings, will it overheat often?

MashedPotato•4/21/24, 8:34 PM

I've run mine reasonably high for going on a year now, and I haven't even heard the fan turn on, let alone have any overheat issues

Piola•4/21/24, 9:23 PM

Hey guys, I pre-ordered the Rhino and from what I understand, when the time comes to purchase I will be able to add the various optional components that I haven't selected yet, is that correct?

Fierce_Fire•4/21/24, 9:30 PM

Yes

Fierce_Fire•4/21/24, 9:30 PM

Stuff like adapters should come then

Piola•4/21/24, 9:39 PM

Thank you !

Zarro•4/21/24, 11:09 PM

Looking at this again, the desire to start building one of these myself is growing once again. I‘m sure I will today, once again dream of flying the apache with proper force trim.

VPforceBot•4/22/24, 7:17 AM

:package:

RHINO #0498 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•4/22/24, 7:42 AM

:package:

RHINO #0499 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•4/22/24, 9:48 AM

:package:

RHINO #0500 Has Shipped!

PiNKSH!T•4/22/24, 11:01 AM

Hey what's the price on the pre order for the mfg ffb kit?

Fr4Ged•4/22/24, 11:08 AM

Damn! 500 units!

that is quite the milestone! happy anniversary @walmis !

PiNKSH!T•4/22/24, 11:24 AM

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PiNKSH!T•4/22/24, 11:28 AM

Congratulations @walmis SN#.500 that's a really awesome achievement. I hope to be here to celebrate SN#.500,000 & beyond!

PPiNKSH!T Hey what's the price on the pre order for the mfg ffb kit?

GarrafaBr•4/22/24, 11:33 AM

Hi there, there are 2 kits: 399 and 150. Check this form with the information about them: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJy9f571afga-yYYOE5eqiEacWpqE3UigkC1hfQy6szQnN3g/viewform

Google Docs

VPforce MFG FFB Kit Preorder

Enter your details here, so you can enter the queue for the VPforce MFG FFB Kit.
Once the queue progresses I will get in touch with further details.

The kit contains:
86BLF03 or 86BLF04 FFB motor
Large gear + 14T motor pulley
Belt HTD5M 400
Motor mount + fasteners
Assembled wiring
Toe brake connectors to VPforce board
Power supply - 19V 9.5A 18...

GGarrafaBr Hi there, there are 2 kits: 399 and 150. Check this form with the information ab...

PiNKSH!T•4/22/24, 11:34 AM

oh thanks m8, where was that in the faq?

PPiNKSH!T oh thanks m8, where was that in the faq?

GarrafaBr•4/22/24, 11:54 AM

I didn't see it in the faq, only published here in General by Walmis.

GGarrafaBr I didn't see it in the faq, only published here in General by Walmis.

PiNKSH!T•4/22/24, 11:55 AM

ahh cool, is it pinned? might be handy

PPiNKSH!T ahh cool, is it pinned? might be handy

GarrafaBr•4/22/24, 12:12 PM

True, I looked in the Pins but also couldn't find it there.

Asger•4/22/24, 2:24 PM

So beautiful!!!

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Booker•4/22/24, 2:33 PM

I'm happy to say I got #500!!!

I asked Walmis to sign it...

Bob Bushman•4/22/24, 2:58 PM

Will have to mount it in a display case, and order another one then

BBob Bushman Will have to mount it in a display case, and order another one then

HornetDRIVER•4/22/24, 3:03 PM

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Bob Bushman•4/22/24, 3:04 PM

and he immediately stashes it in a warehouse to never be seen again

Stryker990OP•4/22/24, 4:30 PM

Inb4 its slips out of his hands the moment he gets his hands on it and it just shatters into a million pieces :gigakekw:

j9murphy•4/22/24, 5:13 PM

is there any problem/conflict in using the vpforce ffb stick with motion platforms (sending telemetry to more than one place at a time in DCS/xplane/msfs)?

Fierce_Fire•4/22/24, 5:14 PM

ive seen a few ppl use it with motion rig so id assume no