One of the options on the Order Request form for the base is the 'Machined Aluminum Grip Mount Upgra

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?

HHrEple Regarding fastening screws on the gooseneck from virpil. Is it the external two ...

Hiob•10/3/24, 10:45 PM

If 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!

Hhectik One of the options on the Order Request form for the base is the 'Machined Alumi...

buzzbomb•10/3/24, 11:51 PM

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

buzzbomb•10/3/24, 11:52 PM

for me it was a no brainer

Bbuzzbomb the normal grip mount that is included is 3d printed. the upgraded one is machi...

tanr•10/4/24, 1:55 AM

I 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…

Ttanr I didn’t notice that option when I got mine - know if it’s swappable after the f...

buzzbomb•10/4/24, 1:56 AM

it should be swappable

Hhectik One of the options on the Order Request form for the base is the 'Machined Alumi...

amadeus•10/4/24, 7:49 AM

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

Bbuzzbomb it should be swappable

LeLv30_Superbus•10/4/24, 12:42 PM

How 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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Duchess ✈•10/4/24, 2:07 PM

I have gone through two 3D printed grip mounts. Get the aluminum one. The 3D one is crap.

DDuchess ✈I have gone through two 3D printed grip mounts. Get the aluminum one. The 3D ...

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•10/4/24, 5:37 PM

if you have it printed from PA12 its pretty sturdy and should hold up for a standard rhino

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•10/4/24, 5:38 PM

if standard FDM print i would have it printed lyiong down and then cut the thread on top with a thread cutter

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•10/4/24, 5:39 PM

this way the layers are not predestined break points every .2mm;)

DDuchess ✈I have gone through two 3D printed grip mounts. Get the aluminum one. The 3D ...

Hiob•10/4/24, 6:25 PM

Self 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)

superbird1011•10/4/24, 6:29 PM

Is there any way to use the vpforce kit to create a yoke? Or any plans for an ffb yoke?

ReapDaddy•10/4/24, 6:36 PM

Can 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.

RReapDaddy Can I add the aluminum mount to the order I just confirmed? It is in processing...

FlatSpin•10/4/24, 6:40 PM

can you DM @walmis

Duchess ✈•10/4/24, 6:41 PM

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.

FFlatSpin can you DM @walmis

ReapDaddy•10/4/24, 6:43 PM

done, thanks

tanr•10/4/24, 9:54 PM

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?

DARRYL•10/4/24, 10:10 PM

IDK, but I thought Loctite makes at least some plastics brittle. Haven't tried it on 3D printed stuff yet though.

tanr•10/4/24, 10:19 PM

Yeah, that’s my concern. Plus if it melts into the plastic/resin could be non-reversible.

Duchess ✈•10/4/24, 11:27 PM

I also advise against loctite.

DARRYL•10/5/24, 12:39 AM

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.

tanr•10/5/24, 2:19 AM

I 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.

tanr•10/5/24, 5:36 AM

Maybe 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/

Vibra-TITE VC-3 Tape Instant Threadlocker - Adjust, Remove, & Reuse...

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 ...

Ttanr Have ordered the aluminum grip mount, but in the meantime (or even once the alum...

Fierce_Fire•10/5/24, 6:29 AM

Honestly, 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

tanr•10/5/24, 6:32 AM

I’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.

Fierce_Fire•10/5/24, 6:37 AM

Are both top/bottom surfaces flat?

Fierce_Fire•10/5/24, 6:38 AM

Also you could try a rubber spacer in between, you might be bottoming out the threads

tanr•10/5/24, 6:58 AM

I 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.

Number481•10/6/24, 12:44 PM

TelemFFB 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. @kaltokri

DCS

- Remove bad damage telemetry from Mi-24 causing random activation of the damage effect @TheAmazinGreat

MSFS

- 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

NNumber481 # TelemFFB Update v20241006 A relatively small update, but I wanted to get some ...

exil35•10/6/24, 12:48 PM

Awesome! Thanks for making it happen @Number481 once again!

Foleyswole85•10/6/24, 9:33 PM

Would 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?

FFoleyswole85 Would it be possible to use the potentiometer inputs on the board for homemade p...

TheAmazinGreat•10/6/24, 11:33 PM

Pretty sure they can be assigned as an input axis.

smitty•10/7/24, 2:17 AM

Yep. On pedals you can use em as brake axes

Ssmitty Yep. On pedals you can use em as brake axes

Foleyswole85•10/7/24, 2:24 AM

Right on, thanks!

gundamrx0•10/7/24, 3:08 AM

Hi everyone

Ggundamrx0 Hi everyone

DARRYL•10/7/24, 4:13 AM

Hello!

VPforceBot•10/8/24, 12:33 PM

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Spelljammer1•10/8/24, 5:53 PM

Thanks @walmis for making my shorter/stubbier side-stick Rhino possible!

Spelljammer1•10/8/24, 5:53 PM

Stellar support

142nd_Bama•10/9/24, 2:59 AM

Anyone tried the hook in dcs since update? Cant get it to trim.....

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TeufelHunden•10/9/24, 3:13 PM

@walmis I just want you to know how thrilled I am to fly with your Joystick base. I have MANY thousands of hours flying with other equipment and yours is the best I have ever used by far.

paul•10/9/24, 6:11 PM

Hi Guys how do i find my position in the que ..i found the bot to use ..i think ..not to sure what to type in said didnt understand ? new to the discords any help much appreciated .thx

MSFS

- 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

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