That‘s the problem, the metal connector is connected via a square-tube insert in the stem. In order

That‘s the problem, the metal connector is connected via a square-tube insert in the stem. In order to give it enough strength the gimbal part needs to be a certain length. Or in other words, if you want it shorter a meaningful amount, you HAVE to make it a single piece.

SSpelljammer1 I'm curious if you had a phase in your project saved while it was still a two-pi...

HiobOP•8/31/24, 9:08 AM

…but yeah, I probably have the STLs of an in between step somewhere - need to search for it

HHiob That‘s the problem, the metal connector is connected via a square-tube insert in...

Spelljammer1•8/31/24, 10:55 AM

ah I see, makes sense, got it now

HHiob …but yeah, I probably have the STLs of an in between step somewhere - need to se...

Spelljammer1•8/31/24, 10:55 AM

awesome, shoot it when you stumble upon it, no rush

SSpelljammer1 Is it possible to shorten the stem of the Rhino base connector, or is it mechani...

walmis•8/31/24, 3:36 PM

Yes it's possible to shorten the stem. The stock Rhino has 20mm square aluminum tube of 100mm length. It's possible to swap out a shorter one of the desired size (though the leather part might need tweaking for a shorter stem). If you need one, you can shoot me a DM, we could make a custom one

HiobOP•8/31/24, 4:30 PM

I wasn’t aware that the square tube in the stock Rhino is longer than in the Kit by Winger. Interesting. The more you know….

Wwalmis Yes it's possible to shorten the stem. The stock Rhino has 20mm square aluminum ...

Spelljammer1•8/31/24, 6:21 PM

That's superb.

I'll reach out with the measurements when I get back, travelling now so don't have access to the beloved Rhino.

HHiob I wasn’t aware that the square tube in the stock Rhino is longer than in the Kit...

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•8/31/24, 6:41 PM

Yep. I Made it intentional shorter to have the User steer height via extension

SSR-F_Winger_[73]_David Yep. I Made it intentional shorter to have the User steer height via extension

HiobOP•8/31/24, 6:49 PM

good call!

SSR-F_Winger_[73]_David Yep. I Made it intentional shorter to have the User steer height via extension

Spelljammer1•8/31/24, 9:37 PM

yeah good move! that would be helpful for my use case where the Rhino shifts between center and side stick position. more adjustability on the extension side is indeed purposeful

SSpelljammer1 yeah good move! that would be helpful for my use case where the Rhino shifts bet...

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•9/1/24, 6:02 AM

If you're going the diy Route... @kaltokri AFAIK has Kits in Stock. Contact @kaltokri If you want one

SSR-F_Winger_[73]_David If you're going the diy Route... @kaltokri AFAIK has Kits in Stock. Contact @kal...

Spelljammer1•9/1/24, 8:18 AM

Thanks for the info, I already have the Walmis' Rhino

I'll try to adjust that one to better fit my needs first.

SSpelljammer1 Thanks for the info, I already have the Walmis' Rhino 🙂 I'll try to adjust tha...

HiobOP•9/1/24, 8:47 AM

Well, if you break something in the process you can always repair it with the help of the DIYer stuff….

HHiob Well, if you break something in the process you can always repair it with the he...

Spelljammer1•9/1/24, 9:13 AM

Oh absolutely! Big DIY fan here

But force feedback motors still feel out of my range. Stems, on the other hand...

Spelljammer1•9/1/24, 9:14 AM

I'm more of a Frankenstick guy myself

HHiob Well, if you break something in the process you can always repair it with the he...

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•9/1/24, 10:45 AM

thats the beauty of the rhino IMHO.

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•9/1/24, 10:45 AM

or rather ONE of the many beauties;)

VPforceBot•9/2/24, 8:30 AM

:package:

RHINO #0675 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•9/2/24, 12:42 PM

:package:

RHINO #0676 Has Shipped!

Bull•9/2/24, 2:49 PM

What is the current waiting times for a rhino? 1 year? 2?

Alighierian•9/2/24, 2:52 PM

!status

AAlighierian !status

VPforceBot•9/2/24, 2:52 PM

Hey @Alighierian,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0675 on 2024-09-02
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 207 days, median is 207 days, max is 437 days
662 Rhinos are shipped in total

BBull What is the current waiting times for a rhino? 1 year? 2?

Austringer•9/2/24, 3:08 PM

My base just shipped today #675, I got on the list 2/2

AAustringer My base just shipped today #675, I got on the list 2/2

Bull•9/2/24, 3:09 PM

Thanks!

BBull Thanks!

Austringer•9/2/24, 3:10 PM

Review in a couple months

Freakyfrek•9/2/24, 4:34 PM

Stoked to get mine when it’s finally time

FFreakyfrek Stoked to get mine when it’s finally time

Austringer•9/2/24, 5:14 PM

I'm so excited to get going I have SO MUCH learning to do

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HiobOP•9/2/24, 7:35 PM

A short maybe, or a loose connection?

hexpod•9/2/24, 8:26 PM

Hmmmm. The strange thing is that it occurs only when the board is DC powered.

HHiob A short maybe, or a loose connection?

hexpod•9/2/24, 8:40 PM

I’ll check the connections

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Spelljammer1•9/2/24, 10:22 PM

FLCS modded to fit TM/Rhino?

hexpod•9/2/24, 11:36 PM

Simple TM grip on rhino board

WhiteHawk77•9/3/24, 2:44 AM

Another fifty just dropped out the last few days I see, thanks guys.

. Really hoping I can get mine in November ready for FS2024’s release.

buzzbomb•9/3/24, 3:44 AM

I would love to have SN 774 even if it pushes me back in the line

WWhiteHawk77 Another fifty just dropped out the last few days I see, thanks guys. 😁. Really ...

Spelljammer1•9/3/24, 7:18 AM

Yeah when I got mine there was also a big drop in numbers, shouldn't get discouraged by the current position

VPforceBot•9/3/24, 7:57 AM

:package:

RHINO #0678 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•9/3/24, 7:57 AM

:package:

RHINO #0679 Has Shipped!

Kamini•9/3/24, 7:59 AM

Woohoo that's mine

VPforceBot•9/3/24, 11:09 AM

:package:

RHINO #0680 Has Shipped!

SSpelljammer1 Yeah when I got mine there was also a big drop in numbers, shouldn't get discour...

Austringer•9/3/24, 5:41 PM

Mine started at 990, my SN is 675

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walmis•9/3/24, 6:06 PM

If the wire is long from the grip to the board it might pickup noise - I recommend using a shielded cable or adding a ferrite choke with a one/few turns

VVPforceBot :package: 🇺🇸 **RHINO #0671** Has Shipped!

Zzan01•9/4/24, 8:23 PM

and has been received

can't wait to get home and set it up.

Mike T•9/4/24, 9:47 PM

Hi, can someone explain the 3 different DC motors offered on the VPForce website, 57BLF03, 86BLF04 and 86BLF03?
I would like to get single motor and controller to build a collective…..which motor is best for this DIY project. Ta

MMike T Hi, can someone explain the 3 different DC motors offered on the VPForce website...

TheAmazinGreat•9/5/24, 12:23 AM

First two numbers are the dimensions of the motors 57mm vs 86mm. The 86 are bigger motors than the 57 but the 86BLF04 is bigger (longer) than the 86BLF03. Bigger motor means more force.

I think for collective, most people are doing 86 series. 03 would probably be fine but for only 20€ more, you can get the stronger 04 motor kit.

TheAmazinGreat•9/5/24, 12:24 AM

From the FAQ:

What kind of motor are available?
Three types of motors are available:
57BLF03 - 57x101mm - 1.6Nm peak - 1.24kg - NEMA23 [used in the RHINO base]
86BLF03 - 86x81mm - 3.2Nm peak - 2.2kg - NEMA34
86BLF04 - 86x94mm - 4.2Nm peak - 2.75kg - NEMA34

Sageh•9/5/24, 7:43 AM

Has the price of 800 € for the base at some point changed from VAT included to VAT excluded? In February at least an invoice to Finland was 800 €, tax included, but mine just now was 800 €, tax excluded. It's a pretty substantial change.

walmis•9/5/24, 8:02 AM

Yes, since July (mentioned on the order page)

Spelljammer1•9/5/24, 8:27 AM

still worth it imho

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•9/5/24, 8:35 AM

Indeed

That‘s the problem, the metal connector is connected via a square-tube insert in the stem. In order

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