ONice, I've been interested in doing the same. Has it held up well to your grip? I.e. no erosion.
OMaybe I'll do it on my Mongoose as a test.
Nit's only been about a month and a bit. But since it's cerakote I have significantly more confidence in it than the factory e-coat that peels on older MCGUs
Ncan't say how it will be done on T50, as that's not metal and idk how well cerakote works on polymer and what prep is needed
Iall looks the same to me
Ndunno, virpil's old hats look a lil goofy
Nnew flankr grip looks amazing
OYa I'm dying for that flnkr
OMight get my grip coated just to test the process
ODid you do anything to protect the label etching?
Nno, all the labels are gone except for the brake lever/lot code text that i specifically told him to mask off (and even then he ran into difficulties and only preserved part of it)
OGreat, thanks. Any other tips on the process?
Ni'm trying to think of anything. I don't know how the T50 looks internally so I'm not sure if there's specifics. There was a little bit of concern over fine pitch threads everywhere inside the MCGU (it has a lot of screw posts), but it wasn't a problem.
NProbably the focus will be on how to remove the paint. If that's even necessary for Cerakote on plastic? idk much about painting plastics
OYea, dreading the potential takedown.
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H@walmis here it is. The first screens is how I set it up. As I said, when tested dry, works like expected. But when loaded with TelemFFB in game (pedal mode static) the curve looks like the last picture (cut off always on the right side). The pedal in this case is limb to the right and stiff to the left.
NFWIW, if I import your profile (just using configurator), the gain map looks like the cut-off one in your last screenshot. I recreated the gain map you show.. works fine at first in the same configurator session.
Without using TelemFFB... Reload normal profile...Close configurator...open configurator...load center detent profile... looks like the cut-off one again. I think its either a read-issue or a write-issue with configurator.
Without using TelemFFB... Reload normal profile...Close configurator...open configurator...load center detent profile... looks like the cut-off one again. I think its either a read-issue or a write-issue with configurator.
A#1577 with 984 to go. See you guys in 2026 
A984 orders of Rhino on the wall
TFolks drop out quite often so it’s never the full wait.
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The Rhino costs - 800EUR + Shipping (~80EUR to USA/Canada on average, up to 40EUR in EU)
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VHey @Apex,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0593 on 2024-06-21
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 208 days, median is 210 days, max is 437 days
578 Rhinos are shipped in total
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0593 on 2024-06-21
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 208 days, median is 210 days, max is 437 days
578 Rhinos are shipped in total
DI dropped around 80 places in like 17 days
AOh wow. So it’s not as long as it seems.
D6-9 months according to people here that recently got theirs
WThanks, I'll investigate!
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RHINO #0594 Has Shipped!
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SHey guys. I tend to overtake myself sometimes with decisions. So I did here. Apologies;)
I will keep offering the kits. Maybe at a reduced pace. Ill let you guys know when a batch will be available.
I will keep offering the kits. Maybe at a reduced pace. Ill let you guys know when a batch will be available.
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RHINO #0595 Has Shipped!
RHINO #0595 Has Shipped!V:package: 
RHINO #0596 Has Shipped!
RHINO #0596 Has Shipped!V:package: 
RHINO #0597 Has Shipped!
RHINO #0597 Has Shipped!
FIn 20 days I went from position #1577 to #1524, I don't think more than 50 Rhinos were delivered in this time.....
BI moved up almost 200 positions, purely from cancellations.
At a time where the cue was much shorter.
He who waits wins
At a time where the cue was much shorter.
He who waits wins
DNope, there was an update of the list few days ago which brought me down 50ish places
V:package: RHINO #0598 Has Shipped!
RHINO #0598 Has Shipped!
T@walmis r u on now?
SI was a little concerned in the beginning as well. But actually i think that the Rhino is and will remain the FFB-base that offers the most awesome and sophisticated effects. Looking at the moza software for example there is nothing but very basic FFB effects in place.
And one advantage no industrial produced base will be able to offer:
Easy and quick reproduction of replacementparts, modability and not to forget "awesomeness".
And over that one should not forget that there already was a bigger player that offered industrial produced base - brunner. And we all know that the Rhino is far superior.
And one advantage no industrial produced base will be able to offer:
Easy and quick reproduction of replacementparts, modability and not to forget "awesomeness".
And over that one should not forget that there already was a bigger player that offered industrial produced base - brunner. And we all know that the Rhino is far superior.
FI am sure the list will get shorter once the other FFB bases are on the market
BAye, the easily sourced parts and powerful software options are definitely a plus these new ones are unlikely to match.
But this is also not for everyone, so if they can get a nice 80% experience straight out of the box that will do well.
I've even met those who consider the options and software for the virpil devices as to much to handle.
The prediction I'm going to make though is Moza is going to do very well.
Simply because they are being sold locally alongside thrustmaster.
TM on the other hand is going to struggle.
Especially now that they have competition so far ahead technically being sold right next to them, figuratively speaking.
But this is also not for everyone, so if they can get a nice 80% experience straight out of the box that will do well.
I've even met those who consider the options and software for the virpil devices as to much to handle.
The prediction I'm going to make though is Moza is going to do very well.
Simply because they are being sold locally alongside thrustmaster.
TM on the other hand is going to struggle.
Especially now that they have competition so far ahead technically being sold right next to them, figuratively speaking.
OHere I stand
DHi @walmis, I have ordered a Rhino, Assigned S/N: #1428. Due to the wait time, and after reading the DIY pages I have decided to build 2 FFB setups, one for my stick and one for my rudder pedals. Q1: How do I cancel my reservation order for the Rhino? Q2: I will need 3 motors and 2 control boards. Do you have enough 86BLF03 and 86BLF04 in stock? Thanks in advance
AThat’s really not bad. I waited 4 months for my whole Virpil setup and at the time I had nothing to use during the wait, now this will just be like a treat when my number comes up.
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JIL-2 Korea announced! On a brand new graphics engine etc.