Question: preordered the VPC FLNKR grip. It’s got an analog thumb stick instead of a trim hat. If I

Question: preordered the VPC FLNKR grip. It’s got an analog thumb stick instead of a trim hat.

If I connect the grip to the VPC software and configure it to have virtual buttons on the thumb stick reaching full X and Y deflection (so i.e. giving it virtual Up/Down & Left/Right buttons), store that to the grip and then connect it to the Rhino…

The Rhino should then be detecting those virtual buttons, right?

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 2:03 AM

Bit of a clumsy workaround but I don’t wanna go without a trim hat for Western planes, and there’s nothing in the Rhino software to create virtual buttons from an axis

AAnthony Question: preordered the VPC FLNKR grip. It’s got an analog thumb stick instead ...

Number481•9/28/24, 2:35 AM

1.) Nothing is stored in the grip itself on VPC hardware... only the base.
2.) Walmis is going to have to create a profile in the firmware - whomever gets theirs first will need to send him all the mappings using the debug output
3.) The mini stick on the Alpha also has button presses (or POV events) with full excursion in each direction, depending on the "hats as buttons" setting in configurator

buzzbomb•9/28/24, 4:21 AM

So, to get the [no longer produced] Virpil Delta supported in the configurator, do i just need to send the mappings in the debug output?

buzzbomb•9/28/24, 4:21 AM

even though its no longer produced, its one of my goto grips due to being ambidexterous

TTouch_Of_Legend Below I’ll post the settings I use but “Buyer beware” I haven’t plugged it in fo...

Marsvinet•9/28/24, 11:03 AM

Our configurator versions are the same and our grip serial numbers are only ~150 apart, mine being in the 1300 range. Real strange that mine acts the way it does.

NNumber481 1.) Nothing is stored in the grip itself on VPC hardware... only the base. 2.) W...

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 11:03 AM

Oh, I kept reading the VPC instructions as the changes being stored and saved in the grip?

But it’s reasonable to assume it’ll be possible to get virtual/POV buttons from the mini stick by default anyway then? Those wouldn’t interfere with the axes of the mini stick btw?

AAnthony Oh, I kept reading the VPC instructions as the changes being stored and saved in...

Dracks•9/28/24, 12:57 PM

Normally it's saved in the base and not the grip (unless it's new??). If you plug in Rhino + Virpil grip, it doesn't appear in the VPC configurator.

I'm also waiting for their new grip and could test all that but I'm not worried about the configuration with the Rhino base.

I imagine that with the Rhino configurator you'll still be able to choose what to do with these hats.

DDracks Normally it's saved in the base and not the grip (unless it's new??). If you plu...

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 1:16 PM

Yeah I know, but I’ve got the collective so reckoned I could connect the grip to it to configure it

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 1:16 PM

Obv a bit of a hassle, but sounds like it’s not necessary now anyway

AAnthony Yeah I know, but I’ve got the collective so reckoned I could connect the grip to...

Dracks•9/28/24, 1:21 PM

Not sure I understood your question or problem

.

What I mean is that there's no point in plugging in your grip and configuring it via vpc config tool because nothing will be saved on it. Your Rhino base and your grip will be configured via the Rhino software.

Sorry if I'm missing the point, but I don't really see the problem at this stage (apart from the fact that Walmis may have to update its software to be compatible with the latest Virpil grips).

DDracks Not sure I understood your question or problem 😉. What I mean is that there's ...

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 1:37 PM

The reason you’re not seeing the problem is because it appears to not exist as I’d feared when first I asked

AnthonyOP•9/28/24, 1:38 PM

The comment you replied to was just me explaining my original train of thought

Dracks•9/28/24, 1:39 PM

Arf so sorry

. I must have misinterpreted your post

.

Well at least we seem to agree

MMarsvinet Our configurator versions are the same and our grip serial numbers are only ~150...

Touch_Of_Legend•9/28/24, 3:33 PM

Did you try the settings from the pic after I plugged it in?

TTouch_Of_Legend Did you try the settings from the pic after I plugged it in?

Marsvinet•9/28/24, 5:39 PM

Yup, with the CM2 grip type the center 4way isn't recognized and the brake axis isn't recognized as an axis, so no way to calibrate it

MMarsvinet Yup, with the CM2 grip type the center 4way isn't recognized and the brake axis ...

TheAmazinGreat•9/28/24, 6:11 PM

Is your configurator version the same as shown top left corner of the window? Wondering if a firmware update/tollback is required.

Marsvinet•9/28/24, 6:54 PM

Nope, same version

PiNKSH!T•9/30/24, 8:10 AM

@walmis Hey m8, what will the price be for a new style cable to make my old S/N# Rhino work with the new CNC grip mount (I already have the cnc bit).

PPiNKSH!T @walmis Hey m8, what will the price be for a new style cable to make my old S/N#...

walmis•9/30/24, 10:45 AM

Hey, it's 8 eur + ~6 shipping

*NOB*Aries•9/30/24, 8:35 PM

Hey... this just happened in DCS Tomcat... stick just went full berserk forward and the weight of the Warthog stick on Virpil extension tore the thread in half... I am putting my log and config if someone can check if ther is anything wrong.... I did not really change anything to DCS profiles... maybe just created a couple MSFS profiles...

*NOB*Aries•9/30/24, 8:36 PM

aries_rhino.zip34.8KB

amadeus•9/30/24, 9:26 PM

probably good to get the aluminum attachment, especially since the warthog grip is so heavy + an extension, that's a lot of momentum to fight against

j9murphy•9/30/24, 10:34 PM

is there any documentation/guidance for how to optimize these settings? I understand the first two, the rest are a bit of a mystery.

Aamadeus probably good to get the aluminum attachment, especially since the warthog grip ...

*NOB*Aries•9/30/24, 10:40 PM

Where can I get one?

**NOB*Aries Where can I get one?

amadeus•9/30/24, 10:44 PM

walmis has it on his order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflUrHfM9AB0f-0WGyhOLxvXQNMr7E8TBDSYYJUBQ8kqaDC7g/viewform

Google Docs

VPforce Order Request

Order request for VPforce products.
Please note: to reserve a VPforce RHINO FFB base, please use reservation form here.

Once the order is ready to be fulfilled an invoice will be sent to the provided email address.

*NOB*Aries•10/1/24, 6:51 AM

@walmis How do I order just the aluminium thread head? 200mm extension with metal Warthog stick was obviously too much for the plastic one...

walmis•10/1/24, 6:52 AM

Hey, it's via the order form one post above

*NOB*Aries•10/1/24, 6:52 AM

Thx!

Knuck👨✈•10/2/24, 1:56 AM

Hi @walmis just popped in an order form for the winwing adapter, the one I was using, the plastic screw on part that attaches to the base snapped in half and the joystick fell off. The adapter on the left is the one that broke, the one on the right was the original I ordered but it never worked. Just tried it again but it wouldn’t connect correctly in that the flight controls worked, but the functions on the joystick would not work such as the gun trigger or any other buttons. Might it have something to do with the metal surround under the arrow around the pins? The broken one doesn’t have one and all functions worked normally……just a thought. Cheers.

KKnuck👨✈Hi @walmis just popped in an order form for the winwing adapter, the one I was u...

VKNG•10/2/24, 3:04 AM

Have you checked to make sure you have Winwing selected under the grip drop down in VP CONFIG?

VKNG•10/2/24, 3:04 AM

I had the same issue until I was told to do this.

VVKNG Have you checked to make sure you have Winwing selected under the grip drop down...

Knuck👨✈•10/2/24, 4:29 AM

I’ve been using this Winwing joystick for awhile now with my Rhino with no issues. Could changing out the adapter do that? I’ll give it a try

VKNG•10/2/24, 5:12 AM

Oh well I’m not 100% sure, I just know that was my problem with mine not working. Now that I think about it though, you do have a point. Still worth it to check. Gets you back in the seat quicker.

VVKNG Oh well I’m not 100% sure, I just know that was my problem with mine not working...

Knuck👨✈•10/2/24, 5:39 AM

Absolutely mate, thank you for your advice, cheers

KKnuck👨✈Hi @walmis just popped in an order form for the winwing adapter, the one I was u...

walmis•10/2/24, 5:40 AM

Hey, I'll send you a replacement

Wwalmis Hey, I'll send you a replacement

Knuck👨✈•10/2/24, 6:00 AM

Thanks, let me know how to pay you, my email is on the order form. Cheers

Littlesack•10/2/24, 1:39 PM

I got a lib usb transfer error, I think from telemffb while trying to fly in msfs and now my stick won't turn on
and windows says device not recognized when I unplug/replug

Littlesack•10/2/24, 1:43 PM

Just happened again after restarting pc

LLittlesack I got a lib usb transfer error, I think from telemffb while trying to fly in msf...

Number481•10/2/24, 1:50 PM

That error isn't from TelemFFB, its actually from Configurator (occurring when TelemFFB uses the CLI to load the profile).

Suggests a USB error, commonly caused by overloaded or misbehaving USB hub. If its connected to a powered hub, try power cycling the hub, or try plugging directly into the PC

**NOB*Aries Hey... this just happened in DCS Tomcat... stick just went full berserk forward ...

MichalK•10/2/24, 2:46 PM

Have you switched between Rio and pilot seat by chance? There's a known issue where the Ai moves the trim to the extreme while you sit in the aft cockpit. Makes a wild ride when you go back to pilot seat.

Warwolf09•10/2/24, 2:53 PM

Hello guys im having some issues with ny rhino i tried to install the throw limiter and after installing the piece and hitting auto calibrate in the software im
Getting this behavior

WWarwolf09 Hello guys im having some issues with ny rhino i tried to install the throw limi...

VKNG•10/2/24, 2:55 PM

Interesting. I’ve never seen mine do that. I also have the limiters in. Do you have DCS running in the background not paused by chance?

Warwolf09•10/2/24, 2:55 PM

Nothing running in the background

VKNG•10/2/24, 2:55 PM

Above my pay grade then. Hope it gets sorted and it’s nothing more than a quick update of firmware etc.

Warwolf09•10/2/24, 2:56 PM

And the rhino was just working before that! I tried to do a reset config and still the same

VKNG•10/2/24, 2:56 PM

Restart comp?

Warwolf09•10/2/24, 2:57 PM

Yep

WWarwolf09 Hello guys im having some issues with ny rhino i tried to install the throw limi...

Hiob•10/2/24, 3:20 PM

Did you just hit calibrate or did you actually do the calibration? Auto doesn't mean you don't need to do anything. I assume the axis values are bogus.

Hiob•10/2/24, 3:21 PM

You need to move the stick in all corners and after that end the calibration AND save the values to the stick

Warwolf09•10/2/24, 3:21 PM

I hit auto calibration and then moved the axis to the limits

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