Well technically the board is powered by the USB but the motors are what make the stick jump So I s

Well technically the board is powered by the USB but the motors are what make the stick jump

So I should say the E stop kills all power to the motors but the unit can still be plugged in and mess with the software that’s the safest way to experiment with settings

That’s for keeping me honest

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/15/24, 9:34 AM

The same ideas apply though..

Just be sure when you twist the stop switch and turn it on you’re holding the stick.

Otherwise… you might get whacked

TTouch_Of_Legend Well technically the board is powered by the USB but the motors are what make th...

Scarlet•6/15/24, 9:36 AM

Oh cool XD

Thanks for helping cover my chronic lack of research

SScarlet Oh cool XD Thanks for helping cover my chronic lack of research 👍

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/15/24, 9:38 AM

We’re all just students of the game.

Here there are no masters so we all just do the best we can and pass as much info around as possible.

It’s A LOT of stuff that goes into the Rhino so don’t feel bad.

I’m constantly learning about features (whole freaking features) I didn’t know existed lol

Scarlet•6/15/24, 9:38 AM

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/15/24, 9:39 AM

Like… how did I not know that..

And it’s okay that’s what makes the hive mind so much stronger

Scarlet•6/15/24, 9:40 AM

I was a tiny bit worried how windows and DCS would handle the USB dropping out with the E stop. Glad to hear that doesn't happen

Flo-Soft•6/15/24, 1:30 PM

I don't own a Rhino (yet), but several other (FFB) devices. I am using a power strip with individual switches for each socket so I can activate the main power (220V) for each device as needed and can also switch of the whole thing with the main switch of the power strip. Additionally I am using an USB hub with individual on/off switches for each port (Sabrent works very well for me). So I can power on and off each USB device easily for the configuration I want to use. And at the end of a session all can be powered off, so no unnecessary waste of energy and increased lifetime of all electronic parts.

Fletch•6/15/24, 2:52 PM

Thanks @walmis for helping with fedex/customs clearance shenanigans! My Rhino has made it to it’s new home and getting installed today! Just in time to try it out on the new Kiowa in DCS. Very excited…

FarFutureFox•6/15/24, 7:56 PM

My stick’s C of G is rearwards due to the gooseneck shaft and heavy Warthog grip, meaning it naturally pulls back. I want to compensate for this so that for a loose helicopter cyclic I don’t have to counter the rearwards force with my hand, pushing forwards. I realise I can do this using the Spring setting, but this isn’t the loose feel I want. It also doesn’t centre it fully. What else can I do?

Scarlet•6/15/24, 8:10 PM

Lead and a hose clamp

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(41F) RAFAIR Dave H•6/15/24, 8:18 PM

@FarFutureFox I had the Same issue and found a setting I think was called static rode or so thing similar that can adjust the center position for the weight and balance of your stick

FarFutureFox•6/15/24, 8:21 PM

“Static rode”?? No idea what rode is. I’ll have a look in the manual… thanks!

Scarlet•6/15/24, 9:03 PM

I assume they ment "mode". I too have heard about something like that: the software tries to compensate for the CoG without effecting the rest of the stick feel

FFarFutureFox My stick’s C of G is rearwards due to the gooseneck shaft and heavy Warthog grip...

corbu1•6/15/24, 9:04 PM

I use balance spring effect for this and adaptive centering on the spring effect

FFarFutureFox My stick’s C of G is rearwards due to the gooseneck shaft and heavy Warthog grip...

mechsicko•6/15/24, 9:10 PM

Mechanical counterbalance

TonyZ2525•6/15/24, 11:38 PM

@Thadiun Okona adds weight and therefore inertia to the stick which is bad for motors and all 3d printed parts

Mmechsicko Mechanical counterbalance

mechsicko•6/16/24, 12:26 AM

Nope. Adds mass yea but the motors work less hard when sticks are mass balanced because they’re no longer constantly working to hold it up. Ff sticks dont tend to be used hands off so a little increase in mass is inconsequential.. it’s already fighting your hands lol

mechsicko•6/16/24, 12:27 AM

If they freely swung around (hands free) by design then yes adding weights would increase wear as you state

smitty•6/16/24, 4:53 AM

Example- the steel slug on my collective. Without it, the tiny 57BLF01 set with balance spring would warm up pretty quickly

Ccorbu1 I use balance spring effect for this and adaptive centering on the spring effect

FarFutureFox•6/16/24, 5:42 AM

Yes, I use adaptive centering but it doesn’t work all the way.

FarFutureFox•6/16/24, 5:44 AM

With a counterweight, can the Rhino take the extra weight structurally? I get how the motors won’t be constantly in action, when balanced

FFarFutureFox Yes, I use adaptive centering but it doesn’t work all the way.

walmis•6/16/24, 5:45 AM

Check the manual about balancing:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YL5DLkiTxlaNx_zKHEYSs25PjmGtQ6_WZDk58_SGt8Y/edit#heading=h.9yc6t8idkb39

Google Docs

VPforce Rhino Manual

VPforce RHINO FFB User Manual Version 0.7 (WIP) Table of Contents 1. Welcome 1 2. Getting Started 3 2.1. Technical Specifications 4 2.2. Physical Setup 5 2.2.1. The VKB Adapter 6 2.2.2. The WinWing Adapter 6 2.2.3. The RHINO Throw Limiter Adapters 7 2.3. Initial Connection and Updating th...

FFarFutureFox Yes, I use adaptive centering but it doesn’t work all the way.

corbu1•6/16/24, 6:02 AM

The main thing is balance spring effect which works for me.

FarFutureFox•6/16/24, 6:09 AM

I'll test that now, thanks. The Static Force setting also sounds useful.

FFarFutureFox I'll test that now, thanks. The Static Force setting also sounds useful.

corbu1•6/16/24, 6:12 AM

Read the chapter balancing the grip in the manual. This might help you

Reed•6/16/24, 1:46 PM

Static force and balance spring really helped once tuned in. I usually start with center then use 4 separate extreme angles. Works great.

FFarFutureFox I'll test that now, thanks. The Static Force setting also sounds useful.

Bob Bushman•6/16/24, 2:20 PM

I have the z-extension, so have more offset than your usual s-extension and use static force to 5% on the pitch(y?) axis centers it right up.

Bob Bushman•6/16/24, 2:21 PM

A percent or two might be all you need with an s, depending how heavy your grip is of course.

Reed•6/16/24, 5:00 PM

I’ve got mine front and left 10% and right and back 5%. Again I use center and extreme of each axis to find the sweet spot for the center

corbu1•6/16/24, 7:08 PM

Interesting. I forgot about the static force. Checked my settings and realized I have it with 4% on the y axis.

Dracks•6/17/24, 5:42 AM

Hi pilots!

I've finally finished configuring my Monstertech setup and my Rhino sits proudly in the center! Thanks @walmis for this extraordinary work and thanks to all those who work on the software! You guys are amazing!

I really encourage you (hum hum) to read the manual carefully as it contains a multitude of little details that will solve your questions! I made the mistake of not doing it right away, and it took me quite a while! After reading it (re hum hum) I was able to configure everything optimally! What an incredible slap in the face! It's really amazing!

Many thanks to you!

VPforceBot•6/17/24, 8:54 AM

:package:

RHINO #0583 Has Shipped!

DDracks Hi pilots! I've finally finished configuring my Monstertech setup and my Rhino...

PlaguedRoo•6/17/24, 10:46 AM

Cool! Can we see how your rhino is mounted? More pics! Also, how are the honeycomb products mounted?

PPlaguedRoo Cool! Can we see how your rhino is mounted? More pics! Also, how are the honeyco...

Dracks•6/17/24, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the comments, I'll send some photos later!

I can already tell:

Rhino with the Monstertech plate (the photo will show it well but you have to be very very low! The 20cm extension is a bit long for me...the 10cm a bit short...so I took the Z (10+5cm = ok but it didn't look great with 2 extensions...)
Honeycomb Bravo => I took the monstertech side support, and the plate for the TM Airbus throttle (I put it at 90° so that it holds well).

The photos are coming!

joleobee•6/17/24, 11:44 AM

Any chance there’s a group buy coming up for the Rhino motor kits?

Jjoleobee Any chance there’s a group buy coming up for the Rhino motor kits?

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/17/24, 12:09 PM

Kits are sold on an individual basis.

Just sign up and grab it!

DDracks Thanks for the comments, I'll send some photos later! I can already tell: - Rh...

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/17/24, 12:10 PM

I love this set up as well and I love the Virpil covers! Might need something like that myself it’s sweet

TTouch_Of_Legend I love this set up as well and I love the Virpil covers! Might need something li...

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:01 PM

Thanks ! Here's some photos ! Yes yes I still move something

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:01 PM

DDracks Click to see attachment

SamNFTY•6/17/24, 3:10 PM

I see you still have your Virpal installed. What do you use it for?

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:18 PM

Mainly for the Fenix A320 on MSFS. But I'm not convinced... all the joysticks seem bland since the arrival of the Rhino! But I love my Honeycomb Bravo so I'm trying things out !!!

DDracks Click to see attachment

Touch_Of_LegendOP•6/17/24, 3:36 PM

Yeah man are those panel covers lazer cut? They are awesome I love how you’ve got everything set up

TTouch_Of_Legend Yeah man are those panel covers lazer cut? They are awesome I love how you’ve go...

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:42 PM

It's from https://www.deathdonkyprints.com/

DeathDonky Prints

Custom. Made affordable. Your 3D printing and Laser etching professional. #1 place for Virpil Control Mods.

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:43 PM

The boss is amazing, kind, full of patience !! The price is OK

Dracks•6/17/24, 3:44 PM

I forgot but the led are awesome !! I post some night pictures later

Reed•6/17/24, 4:10 PM

What side angled mounts are you using for the button boxes and the keyboard.

RReed What side angled mounts are you using for the button boxes and the keyboard.

Dracks•6/17/24, 4:29 PM

It's all from Monstertech. a) MTS Keyboard side and B) the Monstertech VPC control panel Mount (side) =>https://www.monster.tech/en/product-category/mts-en/

MTSIM – MONSTERTECH

MTS Flight / Racing Cockpits – MTSIM – MONSTERTECH

FarFutureFox•6/17/24, 8:24 PM

Turbulence (in MSFS): how do you increase its effect? I don't see any turbulence setting in either the config app or VPforce. I already have turbulence set to realistic in MSFS. In my Brunner FFB software I have a setting for it, so I hope I just can't find it...?

nubbins•6/18/24, 7:38 AM

anyone else using the vkb adapter with the metal connector upgrade finding it's tearing up the threads?

nubbins•6/18/24, 7:39 AM

vkb adapter threads just fine onto a nylon connector as well as a PLA z-extension, but hates the metal connector, haven't been using it because I'm scared to

Well technically the board is powered by the USB but the motors are what make the stick jump So I s

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