VPforce Controls•12mo ago

Also check dcs.log, if it lists vJoy input device it could cause problems with trim

NNumber481 make sure you uncheck both "sticky" spring and "override trim" in configurator. ...

142nd_Bama•1/2/25, 6:29 PM

Nothing is checked and also turned off telemffb to be double sure…. Thank you for the answer!

Wwalmis Also check dcs.log, if it lists vJoy input device it could cause problems with t...

142nd_Bama•1/2/25, 6:29 PM

I will check that, thanks!

Wwalmis Also check dcs.log, if it lists vJoy input device it could cause problems with t...

142nd_Bama•1/2/25, 7:31 PM

i did find this in the logs

02 19:21:39.194 INFO INPUT (Main): created [vJoy Device] with full id [vJoy Device {6BE6F3E0-7745-11ed-8002-444553540000}], ForceFeedBack: yes, guidFFDriver: {EEC6993A-B3FD-11d2-A916-00C04FB98638}

142nd_Bama•1/2/25, 7:56 PM

Still having the issue...
i removed the vjoy device, no longer appears in logs,.
no effects are sticky in vpconfig
there are no curves or saturation in the axis within dcs
nothing that i can see in telemffb whould be causing it but i closed it just in case and it still will not trim.
when i hold the trimmer button the spring force is removed but it will not hold the new trimmer position
the trimmer mode is in either default or instant if "ffb friendly" is present
global ffb is checked in dcs

this is challenging my patience!

walmisOP•1/2/25, 8:03 PM

See the thread here: https://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/1230852705593851964/1324122150206050344
someone had the same issue, check the points outlined in the thread

walmisOP•1/2/25, 8:04 PM

The trim (blue circle) indicator should jump to the trimmed position:

142nd_Bama•1/2/25, 9:31 PM

i updated/reupdated everything to do with vpforce and the problem seems to have fixed itself!!

RReed @mark turner what is the reason you have such a steep spring gain? I’ve tried st...

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:39 AM

This is to make the stick feel harder to pull the more I pull it….I wanted some appreciable resistance at around 3 or 4 G which is commonly used for most tactical turns.

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:41 AM

By the way, I am also suffering with oscillations around the centre and despite some hours of tinkering, not managed to isolate any settings which help.

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:42 AM

Going to try Walmis settings above

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:45 AM

It would be good to know exactly what causes it….Last year when I had the issue again, Walmis advised reducing damping voltage - but this time adjusting those settings seemed to make no difference. I will check now with the supplied .conf file

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:48 AM

It’s frustrating as I am not sure what I did to bring it back again, apart from adjust the gain curve. Making it straight again does not get rid of the issue

walmisOP•1/3/25, 7:49 AM

It's best to reset to defaults and go from there

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:50 AM

Which is why I started doing the calibration as recommended above which kick started the questions……as I could not get the stick to behave as per the suggested process.

mark turner•1/3/25, 7:57 AM

While I have your attention Walmis, is it correct that I should feel the notching and clogging as described above when I wipeout the stick around the circle?

walmisOP•1/3/25, 8:08 AM

Can you test with default rhino parameters? I think you had some deadband set in your spring setting which would introduce notches in the center

mark turner•1/3/25, 8:26 AM

Am recalibrating now.....the notches and cogging feeling are not in the centre, they are at the outer extremes of movement, I have a distinct notch at approx 4 & 8 oclock and it feels like several smaller notches as I move the stick from approx 10 - 2 oclock. My stick is mounted backwards BTW so the pots are nearest me. I have inverted X axis so the purple dot mirrors the physical position of the stick when it moves

mark turner•1/3/25, 8:26 AM

This is with the default config loaded and all boxes in effects unchecked

mark turner•1/3/25, 8:27 AM

I am going to try the adjustment to balance spring as per the linked video again now.......

mark turner•1/3/25, 8:51 AM

OK, have just been adjusting as per the video, but I think the issue lies with the extension. The guy in the video has an S bend extension that keeps the stick not far from the centre. My Z extension displaces it 150mm to the rear. So there is no setting that works to keep it in place, once you go past centre point against the displaced weight. I can get it roughly to stay but there are certain parts of teh range of movement where no amount of slider setting will offset the weight of the displaced grip.

mark turner•1/3/25, 8:52 AM

And of course it behaves differently above and below the centre

walmisOP•1/3/25, 9:14 AM

For the Z extension you might need to use some static force on the Y axis, since it works more like a counter balance

walmisOP•1/3/25, 9:28 AM

The cogging is only on one axis?

Bob Bushman•1/3/25, 9:39 AM

I have the z-extension and all I've applied is 6% static force.

ono•1/3/25, 2:02 PM

Hello, i am new. I have the diy kit. There are 2 motors with the same label “pitch”. Can I still use this or was I sent a wrong motor?

mark turner•1/3/25, 3:20 PM

So have managed to iron out the oscillation using Walmis's settings, thanks And got the stick balanced best as its going to get with the Z extension I think.......thanks for teh advice all

ono•1/3/25, 4:19 PM

Can I use both? They have the same id! Or did I get a wrong motor?

f14billy•1/3/25, 5:11 PM

I think Walmis may be able to reconfigure one of them to be the X axis.

ono•1/3/25, 5:19 PM

Ok. How can he do that? How can I contact him?

FlatSpin•1/3/25, 5:20 PM

@walmis ??

FlatSpin•1/3/25, 5:20 PM

DM ??

Ff14billy I think Walmis may be able to reconfigure one of them to be the X axis.

f14billy•1/3/25, 5:27 PM

To save time until he can help you, do you have a power supply you can use to test the motor and connect it to a PC using the USB cable? That will be needed if he is to flash the motor firmware.

ono•1/3/25, 5:35 PM

Ok, thank you very much first, but I have to get one first. Then I'll get back to you

mork•1/3/25, 6:02 PM

Do we have the ability to edit the grip profiles? The HATs on my FC Technologies NS-37 don't work with any of the existing grip profiles.

Stal2k•1/3/25, 6:08 PM

Hi all, I have a question / sanity check here. I've noticed through some searches and firmware changelogs there have been issues with passthroughs/all joystick buttons seemingly pressed? I've updated to the latest firmware (b17).

Issue When I try to use the passthrough feature for the Warthog, now all buttons are shown as pressed in windows

Context: I've not used my gear realistically in like ~3 months as I've been assembling a motion rig. That being said, there is any number of things that could have happened to the device as it was moved/mounted on said rig. I have an early Rhino (SN37) if that matters, I know initially Walmis found an issue with mine he later fixed.

My setup is currently running a cable from a special port on the Rhino to my TM base with the warthog grip on the Rhino. The purpose, although not relevant is to keep using TARGET with the Rhino. I thought maybe my TM base finally gave up the ghost and/or my cable. So I'm using a brand new TM base, and a freshly re-soldered cable (I actually redid the cable twice to make sure It wasn't something wonky).

Things I've tried

Updating firmware / Buying new TM base / Resoldering link cable (both sides)
Continuity check with multimeter for my link cable (nothing on the Rhino yet)
Checked checked and re-checked I aligned the right wires/pins for the cable
Tried different "Grip Type" options in the VPForce software just in case (Disabled/Generic) the Rhino will work in 'native' mode
Toggling the .5v option in the software to see if it had an impact

What I'm not great at is the multimeter / electrical side of this, i.e. previously Walmis walked me through testing voltages when I initially got my device. I was basically a trained monkey just doing what I was told and reading him numbers. I do know how to do the continuity check. The unit wasn't dropped or banged around or anything just idle for a few months. Thanks!

Mmark turner So have managed to iron out the oscillation using Walmis's settings, thanks And ...

Reed•1/3/25, 11:26 PM

what settings were used? I want to add a bit of a steep angle to my spring gain to make hold the center easier, as the adaptive centering isnt strong enough for my needs and extension length. I still get osciallation, they are better after newest update, but still present.

Reed•1/3/25, 11:27 PM

Reed•1/3/25, 11:30 PM

Reed•1/3/25, 11:30 PM

RReed what settings were used? I want to add a bit of a steep angle to my spring gain ...

smitty•1/4/25, 1:20 AM

Try dropping Spring dependent damping. I see you have it kinda high at 80%.

Reed•1/4/25, 1:37 AM

Mike T•1/4/25, 2:40 AM

Hi, got the shift register board.....looking for sockets to solder on them......is it the JST-PH 2.0 size used for these? Found some PH 2.0 plugs and sockets on Amazon and want to check before purchase. Ta

mark turner•1/4/25, 6:59 AM

Also damping slider very high. Will post my settings shortly

mark turner•1/4/25, 8:12 AM