Regarding fastening screws on the gooseneck from virpil. Is it the external two screw on the gooseneck, or the two screws on top βinsideβ near the connector. I need to fasten βsomethingβ.
edit they were all loose - tightened all of them.
And context - my virpil grip is loose even when screwed on tight to the gooseneck.
the two screws at the top and bottom secure the respective aluminum threaded inserts to the extension. the two screws inside the top threaded connector secure electrical connector to the threaded insert. IF you are running a TM stick grip its reccomended to remove the two screws on the electrical connector so you can put an offset (twist) in the grip
Running a CM2 grip from virpil. I should perhaps losen the electrical connection screws if I want to run it offset? Or is that a feature in the grip perhaps - that the connector is already able to twist.
Hey guys, is there a list of which grips are working in which way (eg. all buttons or just a few) with the rhino? Im thinking about switching out my vkb Gunfighter and looking for a replacement, including an extension. Iβm especially interested if the new virpil flnkr would work with it.
Hi Folks, Based on the awesome Work of @TheAmazingGreat (thanks for your permission to use your Work AS a Base) I made some slight changes and am offering a VPForce MONSTER Rhino Kit sourcing service. The "Thing" kit has the following Specs: - Gimbal printed from laser sintered PA12. - Grip-Conne...
One of the options on the Order Request form for the base is the 'Machined Aluminum Grip Mount Upgrade'. Is the grip mount that comes with the base not aluminum? What's the difference? Just cosmetic?
If your goal was to build a machine that is MEANT to un-tighten screws, a Rhino would come very close to that. Well, itβs main function is to vibrate like crazy. Loctide! Loctide! Loctide!
the normal grip mount that is included is 3d printed. the upgraded one is machined aluminum. If you are like me and swap grips/extentions alot, or just want piece of mind, spring for the aluminum one
I didnβt notice that option when I got mine - know if itβs swappable after the fact? Of course my VKB adapter is 3d printed so maybe a moot pointβ¦
honestly, i'd recommend getting the aluminum grip mount regardless. A lot of stress will go into that part of the rhino over time, and it's one less thing to worry about in the long run
Self printed? Material, Settings, Orientation? Because, so far, even with 20cm extensions my printed connector holds strong. I donβt think it will fail anytime soon (knock on wood)
Not self printed. The first one that came with the Rhino broke, kind of freakish, it snapped forward with force and hit my "cockpit dash". It broke. Second one I had printed, it broke from stress. I understand this is not normal, but I would advise getting an aluminum one... preferably with an offset.
Have ordered the aluminum grip mount, but in the meantime (or even once the aluminum version is mounted) any suggestions for keeping the 3D printed VKB adapter solidly attached to the base grip adapter? Loctite blue? Something else?
Could maybe make the joint tight as desired, then drill it for a metal side-screw. Similar to how the metal pulleys have a set screw, but drilled right into the inner piece too. Or kinda like a castle nut / cotter pin joint. Never tried this personally in printed parts, so it might be better to use sacrificial test parts first. Just an idea.
I think Iβd worry about a thin metal screw/pin working like a lever, but a larger diameter one would need correspondingly sized holes which might weaken the mounts. Iβll try doing some research on what works for all the plastic plumbing connectors.