So it gives short beeps and then reverts to normal operation?
So it gives short beeps and then reverts to normal operation?
WProbably would be helpful to capture the log text in the Debug tab when that happens
SI'm catching some logs right now with a try in IL-2GB
Sto send here
HMaybe a loose connection at the power switch?
SI'll try tomorrow then send you logs here
AYes but depending the game, maybe he cranked friction up which is notoriously unstable and games generally won’t override it
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Pusually diagonals are actually two switches combined and require the firmware to note that two switches are depressed e.g N & W for the NW diagonal. Perhaps that routine is missing in the vpforce firmware?
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SAnyone know why my master gain, periodic effects etc might be repeatedly resetting themselves to 0%?
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TDo you have a sim running?
SYes, DCS - Hind flight. TelemFFB is on
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TStick should go limp when DCS starts and come alive when loading a module. If not, try without TelemFFB and see if it still does the same.
SIt does seem to come alive, but strangely there appear to be no spring effects whatsoever unless I tick "Override DCS Spring" on TelemFFB
SFound the issue - I'm an idiot! Didn't realise I didn't have the "Force Trim" setting in DCS settings checked 
sorry for the false alarm folks
sorry for the false alarm folks
G@walmis my reservation ticket has been called, but unfortunately I can't proceed at this time due to other factors, but I have another party interested in taking my slot. Can I just give them the Order Request form and change the contact details?
WYeah, go ahead
Phey guys when running il2 what % should I set the constant & periodic effects too in config app? I have them both at 50% for dcs atm
NFor the TelemFFB effects, its all still based around %50 for periodic and %100 for constant. However, unless its changed recently, the native effects for buffeting, runway rumble and weapons are extremely anemic and lead to very little feedback which is why there are duplicate effects written in TelemFFB.
Pcheers m8
MHow hot and how much current do the motors use during prelonged usage? Since the design uses DC motors I assume that they use a lot of current at all times when using it
Pdepends, when not doing anything the motors consume 0…most of the time mine are using just single digit watts
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Myea but in a dogfight you are putting constant force on the stick
Mand I was wondering about the amperage
HDepends on your settings. The motors can pull up to 30 amps (rated 36 amps, but some safety margin is good advise). They heat up rather quickly (1K every other second or so under full load) until the fan kicks in and slows down the heat buildup. (Or stops it depending on the FAN and the amount of amps pulled).
HDon’t confuse the motor amps with the amps drawn from the PSU though. They are not the same.
PHi my vpforce seems to be loose. I’ve confirmed that this sound is the vpforce and not the stick. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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TUnscrew the dust cover, tighten all the screws etc that you can see without taking it apart.
HAnnoying micro movements or sounds that I found (and fixed) so far was: Loose screws on the stick extension, wide tolerances at the stick connector which I fixed with some tape and loctide, a crappy shaft connector on my TM grip which I fixed with some 3D printed wedges and last but not least, a loose pulley on the motor side, which needed some loctide for the screw.
Hsee if you can stop or produce the sound by moving the belt pulleys by hand (with and without holding tight on the stick). Before you open the Rhino check that the small pulleys sit tight on the motoraxis‘ without play,
Ajust be careful about overtightening
HMine does the same. I belive it is the 5mm washer that has the wrong Height to compensate the difference. I Ordered 0.1mm washers to adjust perfectly....
Hthat Picture was without washer, my washer was to thick, so after installing the other sides had the level difference
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Sit was during a positive G pitch break cornering, on IL-2 GB
Swith those settings
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Saaannnnd
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Fhave you tried changing the settings as in getting rid of inertia and friction for example?
HAs I said previously. Spring setting 100%, coupled with those high settings for friction and damping etc. will most likely hit the max amp treshold. Would be interesting what the curr x and curr y values look like just before the cutoff.
WHmm, interesting. Can you cause this problem by just pulling the stick without a sim running?
PThanks for the help everyone! This was a pretty easy fix. These screws had loosened over time.
Syes, I just tried now, indeed I can.
Ssame log repports
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SI have trouble with the configurator tool. It does not recognize the device. Every other software is kind of working, but not FFB Configurator. I have removed and/or uninstalled the devicee from device manager several times. I tried on all 6 USB ports the Computer has and also with and without usage of a powered USB Hub. Did a couple of cold boots also. Nothing helps. No I'm out of ideas somehow. On my laptop the joystick is working smothely.
SOK - issue found: I'm using a HF8 buttkicker from Next Level Racing. As soon as I disconnected her every thing starts working smothely... Seems like they are using a similar USB controller.