For aerial refuelling a precise throttle is perhaps more important than the stick. I couldn't do it

For aerial refuelling a precise throttle is perhaps more important than the stick. I couldn't do it with any confidence until I changed to a better throttle.

Alighierian•1/3/25, 4:12 PM

To a degree, yep.

Going from TM 16k to VKB Gladiator was a day and night difference as well.
However, that was mostly due to the center spring being a pita in the center, where you do most of the movements for AAR.

G. R. Cooper•1/3/25, 6:58 PM

is there a step by step guide to connecting/configuring a VKB F-14 (IV) grip with the Rhino? I've got it setup (I think) in Configurator and Loopback correctly (though there was no instruction on how to setup the Pot 1/2 Source in Loopback that I found - I assume those are set to the Rhino - are both to be turned on? Slider to the right?)

In the VKB Device Config, it's showing as a Space Gunfighter XT2 - there are no other options.

The joystick itself is working great in DCS, but the buttons on the grip aren't recognized (DCS sees it as a Space Gunfighter as well - don't know if that's an issue).

I have the WinWing F-18 grip, and it's working perfectly when connected, but I can't figure out the VKB.

GG. R. Cooper is there a step by step guide to connecting/configuring a VKB F-14 (IV) grip wit...

Sundowner•1/4/25, 12:45 AM

If it shows as "Space Gunfighter XT2", then you need to flash the blackbox using VKB bootloader with the firmware compatible with the F-14 grip.

Sundowner•1/4/25, 12:46 AM

Space Gunfighter is the "Kosmosima" one

Rocco Thamanoidis•1/4/25, 12:51 AM

Anybody using the "VPC Constellation ALPHA Prime"? I wonder how it is after using a Warthog for 10y now. I'd appreciate more buttons and axis, aswell as the movable handrest.

LLeLv30_Superbus For aerial refuelling a precise throttle is perhaps more important than the stic...

CapnFlint•1/4/25, 3:47 AM

Yeah this was a surprise tip for me from my friends too! Once I set a slight deadzone on my Rhino and adjusted my throttle detent and throttle friction I finally got it.

wolfman59#6013•1/4/25, 9:33 AM

hello everyone, I have a question, I just realized that I have my old ender3 3d printer and I plan to recover the meanwell which is on it to power my VPforce is what I can do to power my VPforce only rn waiting for me to finish my diy rudder MFG?

CCapnFlint Yeah this was a surprise tip for me from my friends too! Once I set a slight dea...

kaltokri•1/4/25, 10:48 AM

How big is your Deadzone? I'm struggeling myself with finding the right size to master AAR with the Rhino.

RRocco Thamanoidis Anybody using the "VPC Constellation ALPHA Prime"? I wonder how it is after usin...

Dracks•1/4/25, 11:20 AM

Very good quality, lots of buttons. Works perfectly with the Rhino

Dracks•1/4/25, 11:21 AM

I have mine since 2023 end no issue at all

Kkaltokri How big is your Deadzone? I'm struggeling myself with finding the right size to ...

CapnFlint•1/4/25, 1:54 PM

I did 2-3% with an extension

SSundowner If it shows as "Space Gunfighter XT2", then you need to flash the blackbox using...

G. R. Cooper•1/4/25, 3:50 PM

That was it, thanks!

DaedricLord•1/4/25, 7:04 PM

Should I contact vp@vpforce.eu if there is a problem with my order? I sent an email 4 days ago but no response so far

Hotdognz•1/4/25, 9:04 PM

Thans for all the info and help to my previous questions, I have now picked up the Rhino of my friend, he has told me it has a F18 limiter in place and that I may need to get a limiter 3D printed that suits the Apache.

Where would I find the info on getting a limiter plate printed, I have a friend who could print one for me, 2nd question would be is there a std limiter that can cover most planes in DCS from warbirds, jets and helicopters, if so what that would be.

Hammer 1-1•1/4/25, 11:43 PM

hey, quick question: Im getting within 30 days of my order being fulfilled and I dont remember what email I had on file for my reservation..would I get a message from the VPForce Bot when its ready?

HHammer 1-1 hey, quick question: Im getting within 30 days of my order being fulfilled and I...

Prometheus [Prom]•1/5/25, 12:16 AM

you should get a pm first here, might be worth checking with Walmis if you’ve change emails etc.

G. R. Cooper•1/5/25, 3:41 PM

Still having some VKB F-14 issues. It's mostly working. The weapons selector switch, however isn't. The toggle between Phoenix/Sparrow works, but none of the movement of the switch (up or down) registers.

Also, very weirdly, the trim hat works fine in the DCS controls setup, but doesn't operate the trim when I'm flying.

I've checked through my setup and I did order the correct Rhino VKB adapter (for MK IV grip), so I don't think that's it. I'm confused

All of the other buttons (and the DLC axis) are working fine - just the weapons selector and the trim hat.

Old Prospector•1/5/25, 10:58 PM

Any pc builders have advice WRT USB on motherboards? Building a new one for 5090 and considering how to support my sim rig better.

GG. R. Cooper Still having some VKB F-14 issues. It's *mostly* working. The weapons selector...

Sundowner•1/6/25, 12:47 AM

If you're using it for the DCS, do you need the loopback functionality ? I don't use it, so can't really help you there, but the weapons selector on the VKB grip is mechanically not a switch, but a magnetic encoder, if the loopback software gets raw data from the grip, then it won't work, as it needs to be reconverted by the VKB BlackBox.

GG. R. Cooper is there a step by step guide to connecting/configuring a VKB F-14 (IV) grip wit...

Col. Sanders•1/6/25, 2:20 AM

Don't bother using the loop back for DCS.

Xaero Zero•1/6/25, 6:49 AM

Hey, maybe stoopid question, but can you assign force trim push/release on different joystick?
for example f-trim for rudders on collective button

JJon (Bounty_V)Cuz if I can genuinely use the Rhino as an FFB shifter I might have to ditch cen...

fishnibbler•1/6/25, 11:21 AM

QR4Rigs

JJon (Bounty_V)There's some FFB shifters on the market, and I *think* they use their own softwa...

fishnibbler•1/6/25, 11:22 AM

I would call that FFB

Jon (Bounty_V)•1/6/25, 11:22 AM

genuine question - why are you replying to comments made a long time ago?

Jon (Bounty_V)•1/6/25, 11:23 AM

That was from back in August

m2times_•1/6/25, 1:41 PM

guys, what are your solutions for powering the rhino? I understand that the power adapter is not included?

TheZoq2•1/6/25, 1:42 PM

It is included

TheZoq2•1/6/25, 1:42 PM

Unless that has changed since I got mine

G. R. Cooper•1/6/25, 2:57 PM

got mine a few weeks ago - the power supply is included!

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:16 PM

Hi Guys !! I'm going to receive my Virpil FLNKR Grip tomorrow! I'm ready to test it with our VPFORCE apps !

Fr4Ged•1/6/25, 3:30 PM

Still haven't received any status update for my FLNKR order.

FFr4Ged Still haven't received any status update for my FLNKR order. 😭

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:34 PM

Me too but I had the surprise of getting DHL mail this afternoon

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:34 PM

Expect tomorrow delivery

walmis•1/6/25, 3:42 PM

ooh, hopefully my FLNKR will soon follow

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 3:55 PM

FLNKRs are shipping??

Alighierian•1/6/25, 3:55 PM

looks like it, anyway

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 3:55 PM

I ordered mine in the first five minutes of availability

Alighierian•1/6/25, 3:57 PM

Also got a Virpil TN this morning, but the order is technically still listed as Processing.
(ordered 17 July, 11am CEST, though I did have a pair of Apache collective hats added)

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 3:57 PM

You guys all EU?

Alighierian•1/6/25, 3:57 PM

yup

OOld Prospector You guys all EU?

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:57 PM

Yep

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 3:58 PM

:grim:

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:59 PM

From Virpil team (novembre)

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:59 PM

The first pre-order batches are now set to ship out at the end of December to mid January.

Dracks•1/6/25, 3:59 PM

And my DHL team confirmed the Virpil parcel

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 4:00 PM

Well December is out

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 4:00 PM

Maybe we can simply say it is Nivôse

Dracks•1/6/25, 4:01 PM

Don't forget the little thing between 24.12 and 03.01...

Dracks•1/6/25, 4:01 PM

Old Prospector•1/6/25, 4:01 PM

Fortunately, I am in no rush

For aerial refuelling a precise throttle is perhaps more important than the stick. I couldn't do it

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