BHello, is it possible with IL2 to have a bass shaker work at the same time with the Rhino? I am reading section 8.5.2 of the manual and I had it auto-configure, but still no output to the bass shaker (using Andre’s simshaker software)
JI'm pretty sure the rhino has nothing to do with your simshaker not working. Just to be sure, have you had your basshaker working prior to installing the rhino? Are you using the correct Simshaker Wings software? DCS uses SImshaker for Aviators...
SUsing a 4'" extension, I tuned the gain, inertia, and damper down and it appears to be stable.
NShould work, AFAIK. I dont use a bass shaker and don't have the SS Wings software, but I did a quick test with the github project "il2 shaker", just to test output to multiple receivers from IL2 and it works as expected.
Maybe post your startup.cfg here just to make sure there's no errors in it.
Maybe post your startup.cfg here just to make sure there's no errors in it.
BThanks all - must be an issue with simshaker software, it’s a fresh install. I used to have a jetseat but now switching over to a buttkicker. I’m afk for a bit but I’ll see if I can debug the simshaker end first.
NSuggest removing the telemetry and motion configs from the startup.cfg and then reinstalling the shaker software to let it insert itself first. Make sure that’s working, then try to set the decimation value to 1 and make sure it still works. Then let TelemFFB add itself. Will require sim restart every time you change the setup.cfg file.
FMotor Temperatures? Is it normal for one motor to run hotter than the other and how hot is the normal thermal operating range and what temperature is considered too high. The y motor is consistently hotter than the x motor by 4 to 5 degrees C when near idle and can get much hotter when utilized. Thanks in advance.
WYeah totally, the Y motor works a bit more probably to balance the grip
BPartial success! The bass shaker and Rhino are both working! But now the SRS for IL2 client is not - I think I will have to keep playing with the telemetry settings in IL2’s startup.cfg
NAs I said, its not well documented. I don't know if you can add 3 receiver definitions to the config, I don't think adding an
addr2 will work. Others have solved it using the UDP forwarding feature of the SS Wings app https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/57925-simshaker-wings-support-thread-for-il-2-users/page/23/#comment-1292475. Here you would put in the ip/port needed to forward the data to SRS.BForwarding the UDP port from Simshaker Wings did the trick! Thanks @Number481 !
VWhat size are the screws holding on the dust cover? The manual says Torx T5 but they are DEFINITELY not that small! Never mind, found out by trial and error - it's a T10.
GJust had the back off to get to the cut off switch which was playing up, same as before just had a wiggle and it's working again. While I had the back off I pulled one of the connectors to test something and as I expected it won't power up, problem is the switch is failing powered on so it can't be a connector issue, it has to be a switch issue.
Is it possible to buy a replacement switch? as it's a pain to disasemble everything
On another note, is there any issue with me designing a duct and putting a bigger fan on this to replace the inbuilt one as it's very loud when it comes on.
Is it possible to buy a replacement switch? as it's a pain to disasemble everything
On another note, is there any issue with me designing a duct and putting a bigger fan on this to replace the inbuilt one as it's very loud when it comes on.
MHi All……need of some help. I just got the DIY motor and controller PCB to fabricate a collective control, but no data sheet or similar instructions were included in how to wire up the two. I searched for about an hour on google, YT and on the VPforce web site but I’m at a loss as to where to find the info. Obviously it must be somewhere as plenty have done their own setups using the DIY motor and controller. Maybe I’m just dumb but can’t find any data sheet or tech info.
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HIn the assembly instructions you can find on the protomaker github is a wiring diagram. you can also go to the knowledge base for the Crosswind Pedals Mod. There is a picture of the wiring. You just need to plug in the other motor for a collective.
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HYou need to connect the other motor though. (pedals are roll axis, collective is pitch so to say). When firing up the contraption you need to disable the unused axis in the VP configurator.
MHi Hiob……thanks very much for that Assembly Reference you attached, helps a lot…..would not have found that …….i wonder why VPforce can’t have something like that info on their site?
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MHiob, the motor sent to me says Roll……does it matter? Can I use it for pitch as you say for the collective? Also on the board it’s labelled Motor 1 and 2……which is which?
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HI think that doesn't really matter. Maybe my assumption was wrong and a single motor is always roll. Either way, you can swap axis in the configurator anyway.
HYou just need to make sure, that the power wires (blue/yellow) and control wires (white) go in the corresponding connectors. See my picture. When you use the left socket also use the middle power connectors, when you use the right socket, use the right power connectors.
HYou can just wire up the pcb and motors and connect it to the software before assembling the whole device and check if it works correctly.
MThanks…..feeling more confident now…..
TWhat is the standard procedure for when the Rhino is not being used? Do I need to unplug the power cord or can I just simply hit the "E" red button and the motors go to standby mode? What is best for the system?
HThat is basically the same. The E-button cuts the V+, pulling the cord cuts V+ and V-(aka ground). Either way there isn't a closed electric circuit anymore. However - gun to my head - pulling the plug entirely is always the most safe option.
HPersonally I use a switched outlet/extension.
KI use also a switchable socket outlet and switch off the power of all my devices in the simrig.
It will save energy and I have a better feeling.
It will save energy and I have a better feeling.
VI wish to cancel the orders, how can it be done?
HContact @walmis
VGot it, thanks.
Hhuh...
Hdid i put that in correctly?
Neither directly DM the bot or type
/info <youremail> here and it will return a private response (I believe)Hok, ill try that
Hyep, worked..819 left to go
Hjesus...
KIf you are not patience enough it is still possible to go the DIY way. 
Salso it doesnt cost anything to just remain on the list and then decide at the time your number is called up
MHiob…..another quick question ……so the motor controller PCB also acts like a HID controller…right? In other words I don’t need to get something like the Bodnar board to connect buttons and analog pots …..it can be done via the VPforce board?
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TThere are two JST-XH 3pin headers for analog pots and a 5pin JST-XH for the grip connection. All button inputs come through the grip. If you have a supported grip that has analog axes it will come through on the 5pin grip connector.
Hoh Im patient, thats just...wow, DEMAND...for a hobbyist doing this job alone, thats a big order
Hit reminds me of MFG Crosswinds when simundza started up his kits
Hhow long of a wait is that going to be? speculative...
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VHey @FlatSpin,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0698 on 2024-09-17
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 207 days, median is 208 days, max is 437 days
673 Rhinos are shipped in total
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0698 on 2024-09-17
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 207 days, median is 208 days, max is 437 days
673 Rhinos are shipped in total
HNothing to add... 
AUpdate on this, it's happening pretty regularly now, at least every other flight. Tonight it just went full back stick for no reason. I've reset Configurator midflight hoping that would fix it and it doesn't. Trim will work until I let go and it just goes back to full direction it's leaning.