EDITED because im too stupid ! 🙂
EDITED because im too stupid ! 
SHi there, tnt called me about paying duty, which is fine, but I think they got my email wrong because I've never received the email..
Are you able to contact them for support on the issue?
Are you able to contact them for support on the issue?
WHi, it should be already mounted on the Rhino for your convenience
WI see your email is correctly entered into the system, however TNT UK is a bit slow to send the required documents, I've noticed.
FEDITED because I am too stupid to recognize anodized aluminium 
WCan you take a closeup photo to confirm?
SThat's cool, thank you sir.
Fsure
FNEVERMIND !!!! I scrapped with a knife to make sure, and it is indeed ANODIZED aluminium.. I was expecting some natural aluminium part. I DO APOLOGIZE TO YOU for the bothering and for the WRONG report. I am really sorry. very impressed with the whole base
FI am STUPID, sorry
WNo probs
Fall my extensions for stick are natural aluminum and didnt expect to find an anodized part in black. and since it has exactly the same color as the internal part I thought somethign was missing. A small blade pressure confirmed mer it was indeed aluminium. Your base construction is SUPERB btw. I am really impressed witht he whole quality of the thing. now to install everything and try it. THANKS AGAIN for making this avalaible to us simmers !!!
Fquick question before I go. Is there a manual on how to install the 11degreee limiter ? I can take a guess but would rather follow instructions if there are any ? any page in the manual ?
Fit is in the Rhino's manual on page 7.
not too detailed but should be enough.
not too detailed but should be enough.
Fthanks
I@walmis Hi Walmis my Rhino stopped working in mid flight in IL2
I restarted PC, now works but no FFB effects
I tried DCS and same , no FFB effects
I loaded the default profile from the VP Force configurator and no luck
disconnected, reconnected and no effects
Reset motors , no luck, seems like Telem wont communicate with the joystick
Any ideas on how to fix it?
I restarted PC, now works but no FFB effects
I tried DCS and same , no FFB effects
I loaded the default profile from the VP Force configurator and no luck
disconnected, reconnected and no effects
Reset motors , no luck, seems like Telem wont communicate with the joystick
Any ideas on how to fix it?
NAre you talking about native FFB effects (i.e. dynamic spring, trim movement) or effects from TelemFFB (engine rumble, gunfire, etc)?
IEffects from Telem, gunfire engine rumble
ILooking
I2024-05-13 14:12:29.168 - ERROR - joystick - Exception
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "ffb_rhino.py", line 513, in timerEvent
File "ffb_rhino.py", line 582, in readReports
File "hid.py", line 163, in read
File "hid.py", line 148, in __hidcall
hid.HIDException: ReadFile: (0x0000048F) The device is not connected.
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "ffb_rhino.py", line 513, in timerEvent
File "ffb_rhino.py", line 582, in readReports
File "hid.py", line 163, in read
File "hid.py", line 148, in __hidcall
hid.HIDException: ReadFile: (0x0000048F) The device is not connected.
NCan you post the whole log?
IPosted it in our thread
IIdk if it's a DCS issue, user error, or a TelemFFB issue, but sometimes in the Apache when you crash, of course the stick goes limp, but then when you spawn in new helicopter the stick just shoots all the way forward (smacked the shit out of my desk twice, thankfully not breaking anything). Then, your stick position is weirdly off center to the front about halfway to max forward deflection. The positon fixes itself after the helicopter turns on.
II think it's DCS setting the stick position to the middle of full pitch down when the helicopter is off, then after you turn it on, and wiggle the controls a bit, it recenters normally.
II've learned that once I die in the Apache to just hit the e-stop on the stick until I'm ready to fly.
II think this is the series of events: Die -> stick goes limp -> respawn -> DCS hastily moves the stick center to 50% pitch down (for some reason) -> Rhino tries to respond as quick as possible but massively overshoots the new center point.
IIt's fairly easy to reproduce. Just crash an Apache, let go of your rhino, and respawn. (I would not recommend fully letting go as that's why it hit my desk. Normally, my stick cannot touch my desk. About a .75in gap. It must have flexed the pastic Winwing adapter)
Ntrying to think what telemffb effect could even cause this... "runway rumble" is the only one I an think of if the telemetry wigs out when you re-spawn. Quickest way to rule in/out TelemFFB though would be to try to reproduce without it running
II could do that. I don't think it's a TelemFFB issue. I'm leaving heavily towards the "DCS-being-whack-as-hell" side of the equation.
IBecause the sticks position is being commanded by DCS. But oddly enough, in the configurator, when the stick is trying to maintain the 50% pitch down attitude, the center point is still showing the middle. Something is forcing the stick forward.
Nwell, that would point to a "constant force" type effect (none of which are generated by DCS)
ICould be.
SHey so I’m gunna need an outlet converter: UK power supply that needs to connect to US outlet. Do I only need a plug converter or also a voltage converter?
HI have a mechanics question. When I move the gimbal along either axis x or y, it moves nice and smooth. However, when I move it diagonally, I hear and feel a clicking/snapping sound. It doesn’t really hinder the function but is a bit irritating. Any ideas where it is coming from? I already ruled out the cable hitting the sides.
WThreads are tore up from my gooseneck extension. Any way to have the metal replacement shipped to me? Haven’t had a chance to use the unit because of it.
WIt won’t accept anything at this point.
RLink to metal replacement
WAre you asking me for the link? Sorry brother, don’t know it
Rok
TIt's here, item number 13, but currently on backorder...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflUrHfM9AB0f-0WGyhOLxvXQNMr7E8TBDSYYJUBQ8kqaDC7g/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflUrHfM9AB0f-0WGyhOLxvXQNMr7E8TBDSYYJUBQ8kqaDC7g/viewform
Google Docs
Order request for VPforce products.
Please note: to reserve a VPforce RHINO FFB base, please use reservation form here.
Once the order is ready to be fulfilled an invoice will be sent to the provided email address.
Please note: to reserve a VPforce RHINO FFB base, please use reservation form here.
Once the order is ready to be fulfilled an invoice will be sent to the provided email address.
W
new batch is enroute, should arrive at the start of next week (or maybe by Friday)
TAre you on vacation?
If yes yep just use a plug it’s fine.
If this is for a permanent set up I would recommend buying a new power supply with the correct plug for the wall type.
That’s just going to be better and when you want to switch back to UK plugs you still have the power supply for it.
If yes yep just use a plug it’s fine.
If this is for a permanent set up I would recommend buying a new power supply with the correct plug for the wall type.
That’s just going to be better and when you want to switch back to UK plugs you still have the power supply for it.
TDamn those threads……….
Heavy extension do that?
Heavy extension do that?
Hhi there, i've got a question regarding the GAIN function of the pot. how does the gain act with respect to the base setting slider? e.g. will it increase values above 100%, if the slider is set to 100% already? is there a recommendation where to set the slider, if the effect is also allocated to the GAIN pot?
Hthanks
TThe potentiometer gain (when you turn it up or down) has a MAX value as set by the software.
If on the software you have it set to (example) 47%
The knob on the potentiometer turns itself 0-100 but it’s max in put is 47% along the slider.
(So it can’t screw up the software hard stops)
It basically lowers the value to whatever you have set and at max = the value you set in the software.
There’s a decent explanation of how it works in Walmis Intro video but it’s easy to miss because it’s a long video and covers a lot of ground.
If on the software you have it set to (example) 47%
The knob on the potentiometer turns itself 0-100 but it’s max in put is 47% along the slider.
(So it can’t screw up the software hard stops)
It basically lowers the value to whatever you have set and at max = the value you set in the software.
There’s a decent explanation of how it works in Walmis Intro video but it’s easy to miss because it’s a long video and covers a lot of ground.
TSee above forgot to tag you sorry
Hthanks a lot. very clear explanation! says it all 
WI don’t know about ‘heavy’ it’s the same 200 mm gooseneck extension I’ve used on my Virpil base. Just sucks, was getting ready to try the Rhino and the very last step causes a problem.
WThat’s good news, have you ordered enough to satisfy demand?
TYeah man hopefully it gets fixed up soon and you can fly!