I use a reworked HP power supply unit. You need ~19V with ~10A. Best with a 5,5-2,5 mm connector. So

I use a reworked HP power supply unit. You need ~19V with ~10A. Best with a 5,5-2,5 mm connector.
Some people use Meanwell LRS 350/24 PSU. But then you need to build your own enclosure and cable for it.
One example (not tested by me): https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B084NVQ68P
Another example (not tested by me): https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07WGQD2PD

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Kkaltokri I use a reworked HP power supply unit. You need ~19V with ~10A. Best with a 5,5-...

Kaidrick•8/7/24, 11:59 AM

Many thanks for the info!

NNumber481 These guys are steering you in the right direction. Balance Spring will get you...

WhereNoLarkFlew•8/7/24, 11:59 AM

And this works with rotorcraft? I think I used balance spring or something and it didn’t work with force trim?

1142nd_Bama Does anyone here fly the F-16 in dcs and if so do you have a pretty sizeable dea...

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[OR] SerGeant•8/7/24, 12:10 PM

Here you go

Nnubbins you new to the F16? This is inherent to the DCS viper and why it sucks ass to fl...

142nd_Bama•8/7/24, 12:13 PM

I have hundreds of hours in the viper and love it with the vpc cm3 base…..

[[OR] SerGeant Here you go

142nd_Bama•8/7/24, 12:16 PM

I’ll try it out, thanks

[[OR] SerGeant Here you go

slowmover•8/7/24, 12:30 PM

How did you open this settings? First time I see them

WWhereNoLarkFlew And this works with rotorcraft? I think I used balance spring or something and i...

Number481•8/7/24, 12:48 PM

The balance spring is constant and persistent and will help offset the imbalance caused by a heavy grip and/or offset extension, but it will only get you close. Once you have balance spring set so that the stick more or less stays where you put it with all other effects disabled, then enabling Adaptive Recentering will nicely keep the stick centered regardless of where the actual center point is placed via force trim.

Adaptive recentering will do it on its own, but it is best to negate most of the work it needs to do by setting up Balance Spring first.

With my heavy Alpha Prime grip, I have run both the 200mm offset and the z-extension. With the above configured, I have zero issues with the stick maintaining center in any position.

Sslowmover How did you open this settings? First time I see them

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[OR] SerGeant•8/7/24, 12:48 PM

You need to box „user curves“ in the axis tune window.

slowmover•8/7/24, 12:50 PM

Since I have a made a rhino I do not mess with curves anymore but thanks

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[OR] SerGeant•8/7/24, 12:51 PM

This is ok because for the F-16 you make spring sticky and override the DCS Spring. So it won’t mess it up.
When using DCS spring it’s a different story.

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[OR] SerGeant•8/7/24, 12:53 PM

For every other module I agree with you. But The Viper is special.

Bob Bushman•8/7/24, 1:25 PM

I just use virtual endstops and axis scaling at about 20%, makes it sensitive and snippy with no dead zone.

I'd go lower, but below that banking would trip my y axis motor, I assume as going so quickly between max force near the end to 0 at center gives it the heebyjeebies.

Reed•8/7/24, 2:10 PM

I really wish we had the ability to change the amount of force in adaptive centering. Right now I think it’s 12 or 14%. I wish we had the ability to put it up to say 50% or whatever would be safe.

RReed I really wish we had the ability to change the amount of force in adaptive cente...

walmis•8/7/24, 2:13 PM

Larger adaptive forces will feel very weird / non-linear

Kkaltokri I use a reworked HP power supply unit. You need ~19V with ~10A. Best with a 5,5-...

DARRYL•8/7/24, 3:11 PM

I see the two PSUs you listed use 5.5x2.5mm cable connectors. Protomaker's parts list in the pdf assembly instructions show 5.5x2.1mm for the socket part, but I can't find any common laptop PSUs that use that size. So now I'm confused as to what is the actual standard people are using, if you have some advice on that. I guess they're close to each other, but I'd still hate to risk a poor electrical connection even if they do physically fit.

deeleyer•8/7/24, 4:22 PM

5.5x2.5 plug on 5.5x2.1 socket will fit but you also will get intermittent conection as soon as you move the wire just a little. I ended changing the PSU plug to 5.5x2.1

DARRYL•8/7/24, 5:30 PM

Good to know, thanks. I suppose Protomaker should fix that parts list then? It would be so easy for DIY'ers to just install the correct 5.5x2.5 mm socket in the box instead for a solid connection. I believe the pre-built Rhino even comes with that 5.5x2.5mm size PSU, based on the specs listed for the model number (Green Cell AD100P) as seen in Big Bangerz YT video review. But I don't know what size receptacle the pre-built base has. https://greencell.global/en/msi/2862-charger-ac-adapter-green-cell-pro-19v-95a-180w-for-msi-gt60-gt70-gt680-gt683-asus-rog-g75-g75v-g75vw-g750jm-g750js.html

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AndyHill•8/7/24, 5:38 PM

I kind of got interested in the seatbelt tensioner systems, but the all seem to be immensely expensive. Are there cheaper ghetto versions out there at all?

DDARRYL I see the two PSUs you listed use 5.5x2.5mm cable connectors. Protomaker's parts...

kaltokriOP•8/7/24, 6:04 PM

We use a 5.5mm 2.1mm connector in the kit.

Kkaltokri We use a 5.5mm 2.1mm connector in the kit.

DARRYL•8/7/24, 6:09 PM

Thanks for the reply. So then it's not technically the correct size for the standard PSUs, including VPForce's own.

AAndyHill I kind of got interested in the seatbelt tensioner systems, but the all seem to ...

Arno•8/7/24, 6:16 PM

https://www.simhubdash.com/diy-belt-tensionner/

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AndyHill•8/7/24, 6:19 PM

the problem with diy stuff is that I have basically no tools and a bunch of limp dicks for fingers

AAndyHill the problem with diy stuff is that I have basically no tools and a bunch of limp...

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Sudeebare•8/7/24, 8:40 PM

Another potential problem with DIY kits is payment method. If it's a Paypal "friends" workaround instead of a straight up business to customer transaction a credit card issuer might decline the transaction.

Bob Bushman•8/7/24, 8:50 PM

Didn't have any issues with my mastercard, no PayPal needed

BBob Bushman Didn't have any issues with my mastercard, no PayPal needed

Sudeebare•8/7/24, 9:15 PM

VPForce orders are not a problem. Some other suppliers might not have credit card option available.

VPforceBot•8/8/24, 12:58 PM

:package:

RHINO #0662 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•8/8/24, 12:58 PM

:package:

RHINO #0661 Has Shipped!

Jabbers•8/8/24, 6:11 PM

oh man, who is #0666

Jabbers•8/8/24, 6:12 PM

Are these also the serial numbers?

Bob Bushman•8/8/24, 6:14 PM

If its not branded with a pentagram I'll be disappointed.

DARRYL•8/8/24, 6:24 PM

. # 0668 = The Neighbor of The Beast

Number481•8/8/24, 6:27 PM

!remind me

!remind me

- Put special code in TelemFFB to identify SN#666 and randomly do crazy stuff to make everyone think it is possessed

JJabbers Are these also the serial numbers?

amadeus•8/8/24, 6:38 PM

yeah, the number is on a lil metal plate attached to the device

Aamadeus yeah, the number is on a lil metal plate attached to the device

Jabbers•8/8/24, 6:39 PM

thats awesome, wish i had that SN haha. Can we request a specific SN if we order

amadeus•8/8/24, 6:40 PM

i think assuming it's after your spot in line, maybe haha

Jabbers•8/8/24, 6:41 PM

I jsut want #6969

Jabbers•8/8/24, 6:41 PM

Number481•8/8/24, 6:41 PM

I could put special code in for that SN too...

AndyHill•8/8/24, 6:49 PM

over 6000 orders of rhino on the wall, over 6000 orders of rhino

JJabbers I jsut want #6969

amadeus•8/8/24, 6:51 PM

seven years later

SolaceOneTwo•8/8/24, 7:05 PM

howdy everyone, had a look around but I cant find anything.
I'd like to run my rhino inverted, that is flipped with the controls facing forward and the plugs facing me, so i can slide my seat closer to it. I can't be the first guy to do this... is there a tutorial anywhere for this? I didnt see it in the manual either

Number481•8/8/24, 7:07 PM

1.) Flip it around
2.) Toggle the inversion check boxes in configurator
3.) There is no #3.. thats it

SolaceOneTwo•8/8/24, 7:07 PM

perfect. thanks