I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because the (Backorder) Mac

I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because the (Backorder) Machined Aluminum Grip Mount Upgrade for Rhino
Anodized ... still waiting no problem...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 3:49 PM

Haha the suspense is killing me!!

CapnFlint•5/20/24, 4:20 PM

Tomcat pilots of Rhino land, what spring, damper, inertia, friction settings do you have? I had pretty good settings with light damper/onertia/friction for the Apache but it doesn’t seem quite right for the Tomcat around center

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 4:23 PM

I do love 3d printing, but boy do I hate 3d printing

HHBadger I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because ...

walmis•5/20/24, 5:10 PM

Should arrive tomorrow

Wwalmis Should arrive tomorrow 🙂

HBadgerOP•5/20/24, 5:12 PM

Fingers Crossed

HHBadger I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because ...

nubbins•5/20/24, 5:28 PM

is this a built rhino only part? Or can the diys also use it?

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:31 PM

It's the grip mount connector, usually its a 3d printed part, not an issue in an of itself, but one careless mishap switching grips and it becomes useless

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:32 PM

and you can print one if you have the tools, but yea, 3d printing is a pain at times

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:32 PM

currently printing just one such mount...

BBob Bushman It's the grip mount connector, usually its a 3d printed part, not an issue in an...

nubbins•5/20/24, 5:32 PM

I meant if it can be integrated into a 3d printed grip connector part

nubbins•5/20/24, 5:32 PM

Because it looks like it would be a real pain if the threads ever get destroyed on a DIY rhino

HHBadger I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because ...

Simon2012•5/20/24, 5:33 PM

Ah, sorry to hear that, but another opportunity for me to play my silly trick in the coming days

(don't mind the wait and delay, it's gonna be worth it

)

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:33 PM

The backordered one mentioned is an optional one out of aluminium, I'd say well worth the upgrade.

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:34 PM

alas mine is shipped as a letter mail, which seems to be as de-proritized now it takes 4 weeks where a package post takes three days.

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:34 PM

(stuck in customs for the four day weekend)

BBob Bushman It's the grip mount connector, usually its a 3d printed part, not an issue in an...

nubbins•5/20/24, 5:36 PM

was your 800eur price with vat included? Just saw the notice on the form

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:37 PM

Nope.

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 5:37 PM

And I get 25% VAT for good measure :S

Nnubbins Because it looks like it would be a real pain if the threads ever get destroyed ...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 5:56 PM

Yes you need to be careful with the threads but honestly the thread size is deeeeep so it should be difficult to break.

I’ve only ever seen 1 break and 1 that got badly cross threaded by its owner.

Most folks it’s pretty much set it and forget it.

Like anything with moving parts it’s a good idea to check belt tension and pulley bolts every so often.

That’s life for anything under tension and especially under drive force.

Outside that I don’t see many issues with the Rhino it’s honestly been bullet proof the whole time I’ve been on the discord

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 5:58 PM

And I’ve seen the software update over and over and over so it’s honestly a great feeling to be a user because you just sit back and it gets better and better while you sleep.

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:02 PM

Oh and I guess it also goes without saying if you can avoid “hot swapping” sticks that’s a great way to keep the threads working great!

I also suggested to someone previously to use a rubber O ring to take up the gap.

If your stick is scrwed all the way down but not locked.

For me the T50 locked down so no O ring needed and I just made sure it’s tight but not over tight.

TTouch_Of_Legend Oh and I guess it also goes without saying if you can avoid “hot swapping” stick...

nubbins•5/20/24, 6:03 PM

I think you're right, I use vkb rev.c so the adapter never comes off the base

nubbins•5/20/24, 6:03 PM

Still would have been nice to have the metal lol

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:04 PM

Also I haven’t had a lot of flight and fight time on it because I’m always so busy so honestly I’ve kept it low down settings wise…

Maybe under high force and for awhile it can be different.

I’m lame haha

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:04 PM

I need to get my stick a bit closer to me for optimal comfort so got a z-extension, and was while fiddling with that, and it's naturally being very off balanced, ruined current grip mount.

nubbins•5/20/24, 6:04 PM

I wonder if it's possible to forgo the grip connector entirely if exclusively using vkb?

nubbins•5/20/24, 6:04 PM

Since grip data is never routed thru the base

nubbins•5/20/24, 6:05 PM

or just, never wire it

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:05 PM

would still like to have it attached to your actuall gimbal

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:05 PM

Damn yeah they make S curves with rebalanced centers because of the off center weight… that sucks I’m sorry man

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:05 PM

I don’t think they can do that with the Z

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:05 PM

I got heated, and started hurrying

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:06 PM

still not as expensive as when my cat chewed over all the usb cables on my Virpil twin-stick and throttle setup..

BBob Bushman I got heated, and started hurrying 🤷

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:06 PM

That’s why we call it S happens.. man that’s sucks but the good thing is most everything can be fixed that’s why I love these Rhino’s.

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:07 PM

We have cats too… but it would’ve been we “had” cats

Touch_Of_Legend•5/20/24, 6:07 PM

Don’t tell wife

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:07 PM

And I even have a 3d printer, it's just not very well dialed in

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:09 PM

I even used to play around with some 3d modelling as a kid, so would be neat to try and make my own grip at some point, hehe

Bob Bushman•5/20/24, 6:55 PM

Well it finished and even holds together it seems.
https://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/972180323787997255/1242189034911043714

Nnubbins is this a built rhino only part? Or can the diys also use it?

HBadgerOP•5/20/24, 10:00 PM

I think is available to purchase for diys also, but if you can be sure, just drop a message to @walmis

HHBadger I think is available to purchase for diys also, but if you can be sure, just dro...

nubbins•5/20/24, 10:15 PM

yeah it's on the order form, I just can't tell if the DIY guides' grip connector piece is the same and compatible with it

Nnubbins yeah it's on the order form, I just can't tell if the DIY guides' grip connector...

HBadgerOP•5/20/24, 10:16 PM

I´ll send you pics when I get mine ...:)

TTouch_Of_Legend Yes you need to be careful with the threads but honestly the thread size is deee...

WhereNoLarkFlew•5/21/24, 1:58 AM

It was mine that was 'cross threaded' ... however, I was actually being careful not to do that. The extension has always been a bit difficult to install on the Virpil base as well. I can't put the blame totally on myself, Virpil or Walmis - it just is what it is.

WhereNoLarkFlew•5/21/24, 1:59 AM

But... still happened. Considering the construction of the Rhino everywhere other than the threads, I can say I'm very impressed. Itching to try it. Been staring at it on my desk for about 2 weeks. Hope that aluminum mount isn't on backorder for much longer. Feels like a cruel joke to wait for 6 months, only to sit and stare at it for another month

probably better off without it in the near term, been busy at work

Bob Bushman•5/21/24, 2:19 AM

What I consider a somewhat cause for my instance would be I'm not used to tightening things down on 3d printed parts.

They can be surprisingly soft, even softer than wood so by the time you realise you are off, you are done past the point of no return a while ago.

WWhereNoLarkFlew But... still happened. Considering the construction of the Rhino everywhere othe...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/21/24, 7:18 AM

Yeah man I hope they get that replacement out to you ASAP!

We want to see you happy and flying again!

BBob Bushman What I consider a somewhat cause for my instance would be I'm not used to tighte...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/21/24, 7:25 AM

This is big facts..

3d printing is strong but when but when cut to an edge isn’t very “rigid” so you can’t feel if you go off the threads as much as you can with metal on metal.

It’s also something that’s just going to happen… There’s a thousand odd units out there so now we can start to see what might break or will break over time with a larger usage group.

Improve stuff and there ya go… That’s why I love the Rhino.

You guys improve it while I sleep lol

Fr4Ged•5/21/24, 7:27 AM

at least you guys made me sure to be very careful about threading the extension onto the Rhino

FFr4Ged at least you guys made me sure to be very careful about threading the extension ...

Touch_Of_Legend•5/21/24, 9:40 AM

This ^

VPforceBot•5/21/24, 9:54 AM

:package:

RHINO #0541 Has Shipped!

I don´t know why but, mine was put in the queue...#0538 now... Maybe is because the (Backorder) Mac

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