VPforce Controls•12mo ago

totally fine

PPrometheus [Prom]totally fine

ono•1/5/25, 12:26 AM

Thanks

ono•1/5/25, 12:10 PM

Hello, I wonder if the better ventilation is to be expected when vacuuming or blowing in the fan

Reed•1/5/25, 6:54 PM

where are you all buying custom length cable for connecting rhino to virpil/tm grips? I need a solution, vs diy if available.

RReed where are you all buying custom length cable for connecting rhino to virpil/tm g...

Stal2k•1/5/25, 7:33 PM

This isn't a bad option if you don't want to fool with DIY. The price is cheap enough that you can pretend you aren't also getting an aluminum tube

https://mfg-sim.com/warthog-extensions/mfg-warthog-extension.html

MFG

MFG Aluminum Warthog Extension

Compatible with Warthog, Cougar and Moongos T-50 joystick In aluminum or anodised black color Improve aiming accuracy and ergonomics of your joystick

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:01 PM

where is the best place to download sofeware for the rhino

smitty•1/5/25, 8:05 PM

if "best" means "only", then the best sites are:
https://vpforcecontrols.com/usb/rhino/ for configurator
https://github.com/walmis/VPforce-TelemFFB for telemffb

GitHub

GitHub - walmis/VPforce-TelemFFB: DCS FFB Telemetry Effects (for VP...

DCS FFB Telemetry Effects (for VPforce FFB). Contribute to walmis/VPforce-TelemFFB development by creating an account on GitHub.

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:07 PM

i did an update and now it say wrong version what should i do

smitty•1/5/25, 8:07 PM

update of what? screenshot

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:09 PM

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:09 PM

smitty•1/5/25, 8:10 PM

download 1.0.17b2 from https://vpforcecontrols.com/usb/rhino/

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:10 PM

i did not sure why this is happening

smitty•1/5/25, 8:11 PM

your configurator screenshot shows 1.0.16. run the 1.0.17 version

SStal2k This isn't a bad option if you don't want to fool with DIY. The price is cheap e...

Reed•1/5/25, 8:12 PM

I found several that are 12cm or less. I need a length of 30cm, lol

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:13 PM

yes

Trooper 311•1/5/25, 8:21 PM

Tried several times to update not working

C4N4DN•1/5/25, 9:08 PM

Hey guys. I have a early rhino and im starting to get a bit of play only in the pitch axis. Its about 1/8inch only in one axis about the neutral position. Is there any way i can tighten this back up?

C4N4DN•1/5/25, 9:08 PM

C4N4DN•1/5/25, 9:11 PM

@walmis

Chris•1/5/25, 10:50 PM

It looks like your printed mount for the aluminum is broken. There is a split which opens when you press the stick forward. Look closely to the corner nearest to the camera and you will see it.

C4N4DN•1/5/25, 11:16 PM

I think thats just a reflection of the light. The piece in person is solid as a rock

f14billy•1/6/25, 12:00 AM

Try grabbing the printed part and see if the play is in the metal shaft. If so try tightening the 4 screws that keep it in place and see if that helps. Also the screws that keep the big pulley in place may be loose.

Oono Hello, I wonder if the better ventilation is to be expected when vacuuming or bl...

Prometheus [Prom]OP•1/6/25, 12:21 AM

usually blow, you want positive pressure in the case…much as with PC cooling design….opinions can vary however

Ff14billy Try grabbing the printed part and see if the play is in the metal shaft. If so t...

C4N4DN•1/6/25, 12:40 AM

The movement is between the printed shaft and the top pitch gimbal.

C4N4DN•1/6/25, 12:41 AM

When you move it fwd and back the pitch wheel doesnt move at all.

elijahautistic•1/6/25, 12:51 AM

Hello ! I am new on the project and i am doing my research to make a rhino on my own, but i can't really find anyone talking about making the base with 86BLF04 motors instead of the 57BLF03.
Is there any reason why ?

CC4N4DN When you move it fwd and back the pitch wheel doesnt move at all.

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:01 AM

I'd try tightening the screws in the middle of the big pulley. I think there's 5 or 6 of them and see if that makes a difference

Eelijahautistic Hello ! I am new on the project and i am doing my research to make a rhino on my...

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:02 AM

The 86 motors would require a stronger gimbal and bigger housing. They have more torque and handle overheating better but the build will be significantly more expensive.

Ff14billy The 86 motors would require a stronger gimbal and bigger housing. They have more...

elijahautistic•1/6/25, 2:10 AM

Okay ! I've seen some things like monster rhino and stuff, but do you know if anyone shared some files to make a base with the 86 ? or i'll have to modify it

Eelijahautistic Okay ! I've seen some things like monster rhino and stuff, but do you know if an...

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:13 AM

Yes the files are available for the housing and a couple of gimbal options. Hope someone can link them to you. I just had my parts made by @SR-FWinger[73]_David since I didn't want to go through the hassle of it

CC4N4DN When you move it fwd and back the pitch wheel doesnt move at all.

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:14 AM

Also if tightening the screws that connect the pulley to the ball bearings doesn't fix it you will have to take the bottom wall out and maybe even remove the motors to see if you can tighten the screws that put the gimbal together.

Ff14billy Yes the files are available for the housing and a couple of gimbal options. Hope...

elijahautistic•1/6/25, 2:15 AM

Okay thanks ! I will search for it then, thanks for your help :)

Eelijahautistic Okay thanks ! I will search for it then, thanks for your help :)

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:22 AM

It you decide to do it yourself make sure the front 80mm fan is 5v and not 12V or it won't be able to cool those big motors well. Big difference in cooling them.

Ff14billy It you decide to do it yourself make sure the front 80mm fan is 5v and not 12V o...

elijahautistic•1/6/25, 2:23 AM

5v instead of 12v ? Wouldn't the 5v be less powerful ?

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:29 AM

The board provides 12v so the 5v would spin way faster. Just have a spare in case it dies faster lol. I have no issues at all.

f14billy•1/6/25, 2:30 AM

In the configuration it's set to only send 70% max so it works great.

elijahautistic•1/6/25, 2:39 AM

Ooooh, that's useful to know, thanks for telling it to me !

C4N4DN•1/6/25, 3:42 AM

Solved. I had to remove the top plate and really get at the main screws that run through the main roll bearing

C4N4DN•1/6/25, 3:43 AM

You cant get to them unless you remove the top plate and get that extra angle out of the stick.

Ff14billy Yes the files are available for the housing and a couple of gimbal options. Hope...

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•1/6/25, 6:46 AM

My Reproduction IS based on the original Project by@TheAmazinGreat

Eelijahautistic Okay ! I've seen some things like monster rhino and stuff, but do you know if an...

kaltokri•1/6/25, 9:20 AM

https://github.com/TheAmazinGreat/86-Motor-VPF-FFB-Base/

GitHub

GitHub - TheAmazinGreat/86-Motor-VPF-FFB-Base: FFB Joystick designe...

FFB Joystick designed around VPForceControl kits forked from Gadroc's Design, modified for 86 series motors - TheAmazinGreat/86-Motor-VPF-FFB-Base

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•1/6/25, 1:27 PM

Thanks Kaltokri!

Stal2k•1/6/25, 3:35 PM

Hey, bumping this after holiday/weekend. Anyone have any ideas? https://discordapp.com/channels/965234441511383080/968208779084701716/1324801644399165590 @walmis maybe this is more of a you question since at this point it looks like the problem might be in the Rhino itself and mine was a bit of a one-off?

SStal2k Hey, bumping this after holiday/weekend. Anyone have any ideas? https://discorda...

walmis•1/6/25, 3:41 PM

Hey, the Rhino only supplies 5V to the grip connector other wires are pass-through. A few things to check:

Is your Grip set to Disabled or Loopback?
Is the USB voltage more than ~4.8V?

IIRC last time there was the issue with a bad USB voltage

Wwalmis Hey, the Rhino only supplies 5V to the grip connector other wires are pass-throu...

Stal2k•1/6/25, 3:45 PM

Yes, this was awhile ago and it was an issue with an unpowered USB hub. Nothing has changed in terms of the connectivity chain, so it's still hooked up with a powered USB hub that previously worked. The grip is set to disabled, which iirc was the only option that worked with the passthrough you put in.

for the terminals on the GX connector, this is the correct order - 1. Ground 2. Data 3. Clock 4. Latch? I did make a new cable, I could have gotten something mixed up there, but the connections are all solid. I wasn't sure if it was at the point I should start testing through the device via multimeter like you had me do previouly or if there was another type of test I could do that is more helpful.

walmis•1/6/25, 3:49 PM

Yeah probably something is mixed up, if all buttons are solid it most likely could be Data is swapped with GND

Llama_Thumper•1/6/25, 3:49 PM

Guys, apologies for the NOOB question. I am finally setting up my Rhino FFB for first tries with IL2. Whilst configuring the keys I noticed that my axis are being recognised as buttons. Do you know of which way to fix this/what setting this may be?

LLlama_Thumper Guys, apologies for the NOOB question. I am finally setting up my Rhino FFB for ...

walmis•1/6/25, 3:50 PM

Which axis?

Stal2k•1/6/25, 3:51 PM

Can you verify that terminal numbers I posted above is correct from the Rhino side (1. Ground 2. Data 3. Clock 4. Latch)?

Wwalmis Which axis?

Llama_Thumper•1/6/25, 3:52 PM

thanks - both - please take into account I'm a complete NOOB as to the Rhino, ie have connected it via USB, updated firwmare, opened the configuration software to calibrate axis but literally nothing else so I'm probably missing some basic step (for which apologies)

totally fine

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