Any idea how long between putting a order request in and receiving a invoice for a diy kit? Thanks
Any idea how long between putting a order request in and receiving a invoice for a diy kit? Thanks
DNext business day or so, IIRC.
FYeah, quick
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SHey Folks. Just a quick Note:
Guys i Made one Monster Rhino Kit (based on @TheAmazinGreat s Project) for a Guy. To save some shipping Cost i ordered parts for a second Kit wich is now ready to Ship.
For Info See Here https://forum.dcs.world/topic/357705-monster-ffb-rhino-diy-kit-supplyservice-supplementary-to-kaltokriwinger-kits/
If you're interested PM me for Fürther Details.
Guys i Made one Monster Rhino Kit (based on @TheAmazinGreat s Project) for a Guy. To save some shipping Cost i ordered parts for a second Kit wich is now ready to Ship.
For Info See Here https://forum.dcs.world/topic/357705-monster-ffb-rhino-diy-kit-supplyservice-supplementary-to-kaltokriwinger-kits/
If you're interested PM me for Fürther Details.
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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...
NSo VP Rhino Ser No:708 got delivered an hour ago! SOOO excited! Now just to find out what to do next and mount it!
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RSo excited! Just got my email to order. Can’t wait
TI'm liking the new G-Force effect! Much easier to keep pulling consistent Gs for tactical turns.
HOne 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?
HIf your goal was to build a machine that is MEANT to un-tighten screws, a Rhino would come very close to that. Well, it‘s main function is to vibrate like crazy.
Loctide! Loctide! Loctide!
Loctide! Loctide! Loctide!
Bthe 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
Bfor me it was a no brainer
TI didn’t notice that option when I got mine - know if it’s swappable after the fact? Of course my VKB adapter is 3d printed so maybe a moot point…
Bit should be swappable
Ahonestly, 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
LHow would you take the stock grip mount off? I tried once but I couldn't pull it out. I think I need some kind of tool.
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DI have gone through two 3D printed grip mounts. Get the aluminum one. The 3D one is crap.
Sif you have it printed from PA12 its pretty sturdy and should hold up for a standard rhino
Sif standard FDM print i would have it printed lyiong down and then cut the thread on top with a thread cutter
Sthis way the layers are not predestined break points every .2mm;)
HSelf printed? Material, Settings, Orientation?
Because, so far, even with 20cm extensions my printed connector holds strong. I don’t think it will fail anytime soon (knock on wood)
Because, so far, even with 20cm extensions my printed connector holds strong. I don’t think it will fail anytime soon (knock on wood)
SIs there any way to use the vpforce kit to create a yoke? Or any plans for an ffb yoke?
RCan I add the aluminum mount to the order I just confirmed? It is in processing stage and I am receiving RHINO #0840 when it is completed.
Fcan you DM @walmis
DNot 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.
Rdone, thanks
THave 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?
DIDK, but I thought Loctite makes at least some plastics brittle. Haven't tried it on 3D printed stuff yet though.
TYeah, that’s my concern. Plus if it melts into the plastic/resin could be non-reversible.
DI also advise against loctite.
DCould 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.
TI think I’d 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. I’ll try doing some research on what works for all the plastic plumbing connectors.
TMaybe Vibra-Tite VC-3 Tape for locking the 3D printed grip mount threads? Says it's an anti-vibration tape (no curing) that's supposed to work with plastics and metals and be reversible. But looks like it doesn't work very well on fine or small threads. https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Tape-Instant-Threadlocker/dp/B09FTP34MR/
VC-3 Tape is a unique patent pending anti-vibration compound designed to prevent fastener loosening. Stretch and wrap VC-3 Tape around the threads of a fastener. VC-3 Tape is ready for immediate use with no drying or curing time required. After installation, a fastener wrapped with VC-3 Tape can ...
FHonestly, im not too worried about the adapter becoming loose. Ive had mine solidly clamped against a custom 3d printed thread adapter for my custom extension. Its been going strong for a year now
TI’ve tightened the VKB adapter mount as tight as I can get it by hand but it’s still come loose twice in 3 days. Maybe I just need stronger hands.
FAre both top/bottom surfaces flat?
FAlso you could try a rubber spacer in between, you might be bottoming out the threads
TI don’t think I’m bottoming out the threads. It’s the pre-built Rhino and everything looked flat but I can disassemble and check. A rubber spacer sounds like a good idea - I’ll try that tomorrow.
NTelemFFB Update v20241006
A relatively small update, but I wanted to get some fixes out that have been pending for a while. As per usual, if I tagged you below, you reported the issue or I worked with you on the new functionality. Also, speical thanks to @exil35 for his collaboration on the new SASHelicopter type.General
- Updated many effects to work properly with pedals axis. "Direction" was hard coded for y axis which does not exist for pedals. @kaltokriDCS
- Remove bad damage telemetry from Mi-24 causing random activation of the damage effect @TheAmazinGreatMSFS
- Fix issue that would cause trouble with cyclic spring initialization when the sim freezes or pauses while the trim release button is being held. @Blodwyn76 @westereq- Improve AFCS following logic for HPGHelicopter class @exil35
- New 'SASHelicopter' class to support 2-axis SAS that will be supported on upcoming 'heliSAS' mods from SimFocus. @exil35
EAwesome! Thanks for making it happen @Number481 once again!
FWould it be possible to use the potentiometer inputs on the board for homemade peripherals like a throttle, rpm lever, etc or are they strictly for controlling ffb perimeters such as gain?
TPretty sure they can be assigned as an input axis.
SYep. On pedals you can use em as brake axes
FRight on, thanks!
GHi everyone
DHello!
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