I pretty much fly the Kiowa/Huey exclusively with no force trim.
I pretty much fly the Kiowa/Huey exclusively with no force trim.
IBut I can hit one button and it turns back on and that is just so... so bad ass.
1Is the overall setup for dcs helos fairly straight forward? I hope to have the rest of the parts in tomorrow and have an operating stick!
SI'm looking forward to that so much. DCS choppers are already the best of any Sim, FFB will just make them better
RI was up and running almost right away. The only thing is that I'm used to curves, and can't use them anymore. May just need to get used to it
RI use an extension and it helped not having curves or a shorter stick
IYep. Not a whole lot different you have to do for helos.
IBeing able to let go of the stick and it stays right where you leave it is the best. Or if you're using force trim, clicking a trim point and feeling all the resistance fade away is awesome.
RI've only flown the Apache and Kiowa so far on the Rhino
S@walmis submitted a patch to fix TelemFFB for X-Plane: https://github.com/walmis/VPforce-TelemFFB/pull/48
NThanks for this! I have it fixed already locally along with some other updates/fixes but I will take a look at your PR to see if I missed anything
I really appreciate the initiative!
I really appreciate the initiative!
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HThe hardest part is probably to balance out "balance spring", "friction" and or "static force", depending on your extension and grip weight, so that a trimmed stick really stays put where you place it.
CJust wondering is anyone using the Rhino with DCS F16. While I appreciate it won’t replicate the F16 force base, I’m wondering if the extra Force feedback features are worth replacing my winwing FSSB base with the Rhino?
Currently using Rhino with the vast majority of aircraft in DCS apart from the F16 at mo, and still using the Honeycomb Alpha Yoke with Yoke controlled aircraft in MSFS.
Absolutely adore the Rhino though and the effects it provides, so must admit I’m tempted to move over to the Rhino exclusively. But I do enjoy the feel of the force base in the F16, just don’t get any FFB through the stick.
Currently using Rhino with the vast majority of aircraft in DCS apart from the F16 at mo, and still using the Honeycomb Alpha Yoke with Yoke controlled aircraft in MSFS.
Absolutely adore the Rhino though and the effects it provides, so must admit I’m tempted to move over to the Rhino exclusively. But I do enjoy the feel of the force base in the F16, just don’t get any FFB through the stick.
CAlso one other question, I forgot to get the winwing adapter so I can use my F16ex stick with the Rhino, IF I do pick up the adaptor, do I need to keep removing it anytime I swap sticks, or will that adaptor work with everything.
I swap between the TM F16 and F18 sticks, Virpil F14 and the Winwing F16ex depending on what aircraft I’m flying. Would love to swap the TM F16 with the Winwing F16ex for the extra switches on the side but also keep the ability to just swap and change the other sticks when needed.
I swap between the TM F16 and F18 sticks, Virpil F14 and the Winwing F16ex depending on what aircraft I’m flying. Would love to swap the TM F16 with the Winwing F16ex for the extra switches on the side but also keep the ability to just swap and change the other sticks when needed.
SAre the MFG Crosswind FFB kits already shipping or are they still in dev?
HI only have one Joystick installed at any given time, so yes, I'm using it with Helicopters, Steampunk-Jets and Electric Jets. It is certainly least suited for the likes of the Viper and I have a "special" config for it (stronger spring), but I can still appreciate effects like gun, stall, damage etc..... But if I wnated to show of the Rhino, I would pick a different Aircraft (prob F-4 or F1 and of course Helos).
COh totally agree with showing it off with the F4 or Helos, the effects with them are just stunning. Absolutely adore having real force trim now when flying my Helo.
Any chance you could share your F16 config? I’ll use that as a baseline and see how i5 goes.
Any chance you could share your F16 config? I’ll use that as a baseline and see how i5 goes.
HWhen I eventually turn on my gaming pc again - sure. However - the only difference to my basic config (the one I use with the steampunk jets) is that I increased the master spring gain and artificially decreased the calibration values to have the saturation of the stick axis increased. (Target was to have less throw and a "snappier" reaction for the viper). With the basic setup the Viper feels too sluggish.
HAdmittedly though - I haven't been flying the Viper much since I got the Rhino. I love the Viper, but my heart really beats for choppers and Iron Pigs like The F4 - especially since I own the Rhino.
1I’m sure I’ll have a really hard time then because I’ll be using a vpc 200mm extention with a warthog grip, about as heavy as it gets…
DOnly @walmis can answer that
BWhy would you mess with the calibration values!?
This is what virtual endstops and axis scaling is for.
This is what virtual endstops and axis scaling is for.
HSame - no problem. The Rhino can handle it - the values needed may just be bigger than with a more short and lightweight grip.
RI found the Rhino is great for the F-14 in finding that best speed for a turning fight. The feedback tells you where you need to keep the stick. The only problem, is that it seems to heat the motors up a lot. It's the only thing I've done which turns on the cooling fan every time
HVirtual endstops don't feel good to me and calibration values are just that - values. No problem in changing them if you understand how it works.
SAh nice, looking forward to the new version then!
LQuick tip hold the stick when you fire up the Merlin on the ground your 
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AUnless you really like playing whack fuck, that is.
Awho wouldn't
TThe adrenaline boost would kick in and help you fly better when you know your is on the line
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Nobviously probably not 100% realistic, but I like rhino with the DCS viper
Nit's the only setup with which I don't feel ED's stupid laggy breakout force curve anymore
Nflies real smooth and the ffb effects are nice in moderation
NBut if you have a FSSB stick already, maybe you will have a different experience
THi. What is the general consensus of adding an extension? I'm looking at adding about 120mm to my Rhino with my WW F-16EX grip. I'm mostly a DCS flyer, FW and RW, some MSFS.
BIt's not a big issue, but you get more force without it.
So if possible I'd like not to.
I use a z extension myself, from virpil mostly to get the grip closer to me, but it also builds 111mm.
Ideally I would just built the unit up, and moved it closer, but it would conflict with my seat and/or myself.
So if possible I'd like not to.
I use a z extension myself, from virpil mostly to get the grip closer to me, but it also builds 111mm.
Ideally I would just built the unit up, and moved it closer, but it would conflict with my seat and/or myself.
BAnything much more than 12cm would cost a lot of force, and the gimbal itself is constructed in such a way as it comes with 10cm extension already, so using 10(ish)cm extension you in effect have 20cm.
Ai've always been very curious to try a gseat, but yeah, also curious if anyone here as ever built one
RI’d love to try it.
Awhat i'm also curious about is how much they depend on VR to create the experience, or if they would work ok with a monitor