Hi everyone! I've just received my VPRhino and the first test on DCS was really fun. All I have to d

Hi everyone! I've just received my VPRhino and the first test on DCS was really fun. All I have to do now is tweak the software and it'll be outstanding.

How have I been able to play without it for 25 years?

Thanks to Walmis for the wonderful work!

(The longest part was finding the right screws for my MTS rig ah ah ah

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DDracks Hi everyone! I've just received my VPRhino and the first test on DCS was really ...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/15/24, 9:09 AM

Congrats on a new baby Rhino!

I’m finishing my build today

VPforceBot•5/15/24, 11:12 AM

:package:

RHINO #0532 Has Shipped!

LeviathanDm•5/15/24, 5:09 PM

Is there any way to know your position in queue?

Bob Bushman•5/15/24, 5:16 PM

Pm the VPforceBot with "!info youremail"

j9murphy•5/15/24, 5:21 PM

seems like the number of people dropping out the queue has gone way down:(

Bob Bushman•5/15/24, 5:25 PM

He has to manually update to account for the dropouts and he tend to do that I'm batches.

Didn't move much myself for a long time and boom, my number dropped by nearly 100.

Piange87•5/15/24, 5:41 PM

Do you guys have an idea of the average waiting times between pre-order and delivery ?

Fierce_Fire•5/15/24, 5:42 PM

You mean the queue?

Fierce_Fire•5/15/24, 5:42 PM

!status

FFierce_Fire !status

VPforceBot•5/15/24, 5:42 PM

Hey @Fierce_Fire,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0530 on 2024-05-15
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 209 days, median is 215 days, max is 437 days
519 Rhinos are shipped in total

FFierce_Fire You mean the queue?

Piange87•5/15/24, 5:51 PM

thx man

SSpelljammer1 @AndyHill @TorTorden here's a compilation of grip weights for reference: MCGP 3...

LeLv30_Superbus•5/15/24, 7:38 PM

LeLv30_Superbus•5/15/24, 7:38 PM

WarBRD

LeLv30_Superbus•5/15/24, 7:39 PM

279 g

MashedPotato•5/15/24, 7:50 PM

Is there any kind of queue system for the ffb pedals? I signed up on day one, but the order doesn't even show up on the bot list

AndyHill•5/15/24, 7:51 PM

I think it was just some kind of a preliminary thing

AndyHill•5/15/24, 7:52 PM

or organ donation, didn't look that carefully

AAndyHill or organ donation, didn't look that carefully

HornetDRIVER•5/15/24, 9:43 PM

It’s always the fine print that gets ya….

HoopDaBoop•5/16/24, 6:16 AM

Is it my imagination or does production seemed to have slowed recently?

HoopDaBoop•5/16/24, 6:19 AM

Noticed production was somewhere around 1-2 a day a month ago, but that has dropped recently.

Col. Sanders•5/16/24, 6:20 AM

Didn't 3 ship today?

HoopDaBoop•5/16/24, 6:22 AM

Just looking at the numbers in my history and I think I am wrong.

The problem is most likely me

Moe1875•5/16/24, 7:40 AM

Hello,

Moe1875•5/16/24, 7:43 AM

I'm new to the VP force discord and I'm thinking of building a Rhino. Now I'm wondering witch motors to choose. I have no Idea if the bigger Motors will fit in the Casing of the Rhino? It should not be a problem to change the casings construction sligthly but is there any need to do that?

Moe1875•5/16/24, 7:43 AM

best regards Moritz

MMoe1875 I'm new to the VP force discord and I'm thinking of building a Rhino. Now I'm wo...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 9:52 AM

The GitHub and Protomaker DIY Rhino kit only fits the 57 size motors.

The 87 are significantly larger and will not fit.

Can the files and dimensions be altered to fit? Sure but that’s gonna be a freaking huge base.

The 87 motors do work for sticks but the larger motors are mainly for FFB Rudders because leg muscles are so much stronger.

May I ask why you want the larger motors?

The 57 are great and what the official Rhino uses.

Moe1875•5/16/24, 9:54 AM

I just aske cause I don't wan't to pit too much effort in the printing and everythig to recognize that the stick has not enough force at the end.

Moe1875•5/16/24, 9:54 AM

But with your explanation I'm happy to go with the 57 size motors

Moe1875•5/16/24, 9:54 AM

thx a lot!

Moe1875•5/16/24, 9:57 AM

one last question, is there also a possibility to build some auto throttle with the Rhino kit?

Fierce_Fire•5/16/24, 9:57 AM

57 should be good for most normal uses, like sidestick or extensions <200mm(keep in mind the rhino is taller than most normal bases)

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 9:58 AM

The “potential” maximum force depends on a lot of factors.

Basically it’s some complicated math but the 57’s max power comes from a higher power PSU and maybe with some radiator fins.

Also as discussed the length from motor to stick grip determines overall max force.

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 9:59 AM

With a weak power supply you can watch the motors drop

Fierce_Fire•5/16/24, 9:59 AM

Iirc no sim has support for auto throttle

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 9:59 AM

Without cooling you could get better (longer duration) forces by avoiding the heat trip when it ramps itself down

Fierce_Fire•5/16/24, 9:59 AM

Eh, i wouldnt be that concerned, i use 340w for the biggest motors and didnt have an issue

Bob Bushman•5/16/24, 9:59 AM

The actually sold units used the smaller motors and it does not lack power.

FFierce_Fire Eh, i wouldnt be that concerned, i use 340w for the biggest motors and didnt hav...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 10:00 AM

No im saying the opposite.

If you use a 15w 4amp it’s not the same as your 340

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 10:00 AM

So it matters how much power you can give

Fierce_Fire•5/16/24, 10:00 AM

If you use a 15w psu youre doing something wrong haha

FFierce_Fire Iirc no sim has support for auto throttle

Moe1875•5/16/24, 10:01 AM

I thougth I've seen something like that before, but maybe this was just missunderstanding

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 10:01 AM

Agreed but I was more just saying on principal

Same with the radiator fins it’s only principal not practical for our space

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 10:04 AM

Anyway the max force is affected by a lot of factors up to and including shaft length (extensions).

But again that’s all user preference and honestly I’ve only ever heard one guy complain it was weak AND it turned out that was some software error on his part lol.

So even if you search you won’t find folks actually claiming the rhino is weak

Moe1875•5/16/24, 10:05 AM

Ok, that sounds good for me!

Touch_Of_Legend•5/16/24, 10:07 AM

The only times I would maybe recommend the larger motors for a stick is for a true custom build.

The DIY is an awesome build with a few tiny hic cups and set up but after that you’ll be super happy.

VPforceBot•5/16/24, 10:30 AM

:package: