So... is Kiowa good? Or wait a year or two for sale?
So... is Kiowa good? Or wait a year or two for sale?
IWhat temperature does the Rhino begin to lower the force output?
JHello, building my DIY Rhino, do I need to order a CUI MD-50PL100 5 pin connector if i'm using a VKB Gunfighter grip? I'm guessing no need for it
TI would put it in and build the kit as documented.
Why? What if you decide to switch stick grip in the future?
The TM and Virpil want that 5pin connector.
I’m not sure the work around for a VKB stick grip but I’d want to be able to fit as many (potential) grips as possible.
You’ll have the Rhino for awhile… It’s probably the last base we all buy/build so it really needs to be “future proof” as far as compatibility
Why? What if you decide to switch stick grip in the future?
The TM and Virpil want that 5pin connector.
I’m not sure the work around for a VKB stick grip but I’d want to be able to fit as many (potential) grips as possible.
You’ll have the Rhino for awhile… It’s probably the last base we all buy/build so it really needs to be “future proof” as far as compatibility
PHey m8, I haven't got far into learning it yet, just the start up & beginning to look at nav. It's close to or is feature complete as far as I understand it. It's not like the Apache obviously so if you don't have the Apache or even the Black Shark 3 & want an attack heli get one of them. As far as a scout/light attack heli it's good & when/if they make the LINK system work between the Kiowa & Apache it'll be even better. Maybe not as much use for it on MP servers I'm not sure, but if you do SP or MP missions I think you could find some really cool things for it to do. As far as flight model etc. it feels great.
JThat’s a good point about changing grips. I was just looking to save $11 lol.
GHi, were you able to stop the X motor from shutting down? If not, have you tried disabling the axis scaling due to the unbalance between left X axis and right X axis, just for testing?
PI use a physical limiter & those axis scaling settings keep everything calibrated/centered
PSo atm with these settings things are stable 
GI see, with Inertia and friction disabled, the shutdown is gone.
PNo, in fact I tested that last night & it persisted. It may have helped a small amount but I couldn't say so. I think the main thing was turning the LPF for damper down 1hz to 3.0hz & 7% seems to be stable for the ETL effect.
B@BAKE Hello, I'm trying to make my own extension cable from the rhino base to a winwing stick, did this pin out work for you?
TThat pinout is only for TM stick on Winwing base. It won’t work the other way around without the WW adapter internals.
BOk, so you need to have a special parts besides just the connectors to go from the rhino to winwing. So what do I need?
I have the adapter but I can't get it tight enough even with o-rings installed to stop from twisting. I was trying to come up with my own adapter machined from aluminum but need a wire harness now.
I have the adapter but I can't get it tight enough even with o-rings installed to stop from twisting. I was trying to come up with my own adapter machined from aluminum but need a wire harness now.
TBI have not, but now I have and will give it a try!!! Thank you!!
BSorry, I havent actually worked on it.
i basically gathered all the parts I need, but have gotten busy with work and life.
i basically gathered all the parts I need, but have gotten busy with work and life.
SIn the process of turning my base around and reversing the grip connector the yellow wire had come out of the white connector. I have managed to push it back in and it appears to be working ok at the moment but wondered if this is readily available cable I could purchase either locally, or via VPForce, and easily replace if my temporary fix doesn’t hold up?
WYeah, you can definitely use the order form to order spare parts
Phey m8 any idea what would be causing the center to jump to the side like this? So far I've only noticed this only happens when I load the Kiowa?
Pjust loaded a training mission & it jumped to the side from centre
Phttps://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/968208779084701716/1250340358663966863see there it's center
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BMaybe it starts off with a trimmed position?
Poh this has started in the air 
Pthank you
BDon't know for sure, but that's my first guess.
Pit likely is. I'll confirm in a min
WYes, the Sim/application drives the center position
OHas anyone managed to replace the fan with a quieter one (like a Noctua). Or if not can you share any details of what spec fan (size and plug) I should be looking for?
WI'll add provisions to the new firmware to adjust the fan settings to make them more quieter 
Nso... who's going to be first to seal all the joints on their rhino and then fill her up with actively cooled mineral oil?
OWould it have any implications for heat/life?
OThats why I was leaning towards upgrading the fan - to ensure airflow would stay the same but noise should come down
OI wouldn't want to just turn the fan speed down to make it quieter and then find its causing problems with component heat and life
Wnah, it won't cause any issues since motors have thermal management built in. But anyway the fan specs are: 60x60x10, 12V
Ohttps://www.amazon.com/WINSINN-Bearings-Brushless-Cooling-60mm10mm/dp/B08R9JNB2Y
Like this? And would 2 pin be ok?
Like this? And would 2 pin be ok?
WINSINN DC 60mm Fan 12V 6010 Dual Ball Bearing Brushless Cooling 60mmx10mm 2PIN (Pack of 2Pcs)
OIn any case I'll probably wait for your firmware update first and see how that goes but doesn't hurt to do a bit of research in the meantime
WThose won't be any quieter I reckon
OHmmm ok
OIt looks like the "good" quiet options are 60x60x25 (noctua and coolermaster)
Othat definately wont fit right?
WIt would fit in the front, but in the rear it would need to stick outside the case.
OI'll wait for your firmware update then and see how things are after that
FI have some issues:
(1) the stick vibrates when neither the Config or TelemFFB apps are running
(2) the gain pot on the base isn't working
(3) the force is odd and not responding to adjustments in the config app.
I've restarted Windows, checked for firmware updates, I'm applying the changes. It's my first day with the Rhino, so I may be doing something wrong, but it all looks strange. Any ideas?
(1) the stick vibrates when neither the Config or TelemFFB apps are running
(2) the gain pot on the base isn't working
(3) the force is odd and not responding to adjustments in the config app.
I've restarted Windows, checked for firmware updates, I'm applying the changes. It's my first day with the Rhino, so I may be doing something wrong, but it all looks strange. Any ideas?
N1.) Vibrating? Or oscillating? If its oscillating, thats likely caused by too high gain on friction/damper or having the spring mapping pulled in too tight. If its actually vibrating (like an engine rumble), it could be a stuck effect. Look in the debug tab of the configurator software to see what effects are active ("Loaded Effects" pane on the right side of the page). Square/Sine/Triangle/Sawtooth are periodic (vibration) type effects.
2.) How is the pot configured in the configurator software? You can connect the pot to any of the sliders, but its probably set to "none" by default
3.) not sure I understand. Can you elaborate?
2.) How is the pot configured in the configurator software? You can connect the pot to any of the sliders, but its probably set to "none" by default
3.) not sure I understand. Can you elaborate?
BIs there a way to set a button on my winwing Orion throttle to control the hardware force trim for the rhino joystick. Another words, turn a knob on my throttle to pitch nose up or down instead of a button on my joystick?
PCheck out the VPforce Loopback app, it may be able to do this, you would probably need hid hide too??
BRecently i'm noticing my X-Axis being offset a few percent, using Protomakers DIY base, Virpil 20cm extension + Constellation Alpha grip. I guess it's caused by the rather long extension + heavy grip? Whatever i set in the balance spring, i can't get it to properly center without using adaptive recentering.
Even if i rotate the grip bringing the brake handle over to the right side, it still feels like there is a bias pulling the stick to the left, away from center. Any idea whats wrong?
Even if i rotate the grip bringing the brake handle over to the right side, it still feels like there is a bias pulling the stick to the left, away from center. Any idea whats wrong?
KNew calibration?
WTry adding some static force to the Right
Wmaybe there's some misalignment in the gimbal causing some force to the left