Hi all, im having trouble doing a firmware update to the unit I just purchased of my mate, he said i

Hi all, im having trouble doing a firmware update to the unit I just purchased of my mate, he said it would need one.

When I connect it to my PC the PC detects it and it show's under game controllers, when I go to the following web https://vpforcecontrols.com/usb/rhino/site and click connect it comes up with a msg saying No compatible devices found, so I cant update the firmware

How do I get the web page to detect it ??

HotdognzOP•1/7/25, 11:30 PM

This is the msg in VPForce FFB Configurator

HHotdognz Hi all, im having trouble doing a firmware update to the unit I just purchased o...

f14billy•1/8/25, 2:07 AM

Do you have another PC or laptop you can try?

f14billy•1/8/25, 2:07 AM

Or maybe another browser just in case.

HotdognzOP•1/8/25, 3:13 AM

I have another PC will try it on that

HotdognzOP•1/8/25, 9:03 AM

I have tried it on another PC and im still getting that no compatible devices are detected whn trying to do a firmwear update

HHotdognz I have tried it on another PC and im still getting that no compatible devices ar...

f14billy•1/8/25, 1:39 PM

🧰support

f14billy•1/8/25, 1:39 PM

Can you try that and see if that helps?

Havebug•1/8/25, 4:28 PM

Hi, is there a way to upload a configuration file through command line?

HHavebug Hi, is there a way to upload a configuration file through command line?

Number481•1/8/25, 6:46 PM

VPforce_FFB_Configurator.exe -config <path\to\config.vpconf> -serial <serial>

VPforce_FFB_Configurator.exe -config <path\to\config.vpconf> -serial <serial>

serial is optional unless you have multiple VPForce devices connected

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 3:48 AM

Hi im getting some where now, I have connected a Thrustmaster stick to the base, I have it connected via the https://vpforcecontrols.com/usb/rhino/

But it doesn't show what firmware it has and wont let me update it.

The VPForce v1.0.16 connects and shows Firmware 1.0.15

Do I need to update the firmware ??

Any help really appriciated

f14billy•1/9/25, 4:12 AM

Did you try the command prompt link I sent a couple of messages above?

Ff14billy Did you try the command prompt link I sent a couple of messages above?

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 4:43 AM

Thank you that worked, firmware updated

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 4:43 AM

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 4:44 AM

next issue my F18 Thrustmaster stick doesnt seem to be connected, no buttons are working

f14billy•1/9/25, 5:03 AM

Can you show your configurator page? To see what grip you have selected in the options

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 5:03 AM

got it sorted thanks

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:29 AM

@f14billyThanks for your help, firmware updated it seems to be working now in the VPForce FFB v1.0.17b2 and I have the joystick hooked up and working.

I have done an Auto Calibrate applied the factory defaults and applied them and stored them.

Only issue now it seems that the motors can produce an under voltage fault seen on the debug page, but if I switch the unit off and on it seems to fix it.

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:36 AM

You may want to post your configurator settings tab with the right side having all of the options expanded. From what I remember that issue was usually either a faulty power connection (loose), faulty power supply or maybe if you are using a USB hub try connecting it directly. If you have another power supply to test it would be great.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:38 AM

@f14billyOk thanks ill have a look soon and re post

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:39 AM

If you shake the base a little and it gives you the error then you know it's a loose power connection somewhere.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:40 AM

Are these the settings you mean

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:42 AM

Yeah I figured if someone saw something weird in those they could help you. Although they seem ok to me. Maybe it's a power issue. Either a loose connection inside or the power supply connector or even the power supply itself.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:43 AM

It connects ok and seems to stay connected only happens every now and then with the motor issue.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:44 AM

is there any way to test how the FFB works ??, in DCS I just had resitance no effects

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:45 AM

You would need to download and install telemffb and you can see all the effects it has on DCS

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:45 AM

do you have a link at all

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:46 AM

found it

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:48 AM

Also in your previous screenshot. The one that shows the errors. On the left side the Vbus shows 4.75v where it should be 19v. If you see that voltage drop when you get the error then it's definitely a power supply or power connection issue.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:49 AM

Ok maybe some got knocked when it came from NZ to AU with me last week as it was in my suitcase but packed really well

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:50 AM

If you feel comfortable opening it up you may want to check all cables are firmly connected to the board.

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:50 AM

The power cables.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 6:52 AM

Thanks ill do that I think, I have already had the boot off, the holder for the joystick cable was not holding it in place as it was pushing down and not connecting as I tried to connect the joystick

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:52 AM

Definitely check all connections then.

f14billy•1/9/25, 6:58 AM

Removing the top and front (where the fan is) walls will give you good access to the board.

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 7:11 AM

@f14billyHave effects in DCS now so seems to be ok, nthanks once again for your help so far

Beidlmilian•1/9/25, 7:23 AM

Good morning gentlemen!
I am having a problem with my Rhino using the warthog grip. Registering putton presses on the stick is faulty: pressing the trigger button BTN1 on my warthog grip, it registers as all buttons pressed from 1-24. I suspect it to be a software issue, sincew the grip works fine when attached to the warthog base. However redownloading VPforce FFB Configurator did not fix it. I am on firmware v1.0.17b12.
Thank you in advance.

HHotdognz Are these the settings you mean

aclen•1/9/25, 9:02 AM

Does your power supply actually support consistent 8 Amps? Most likely not - try to lower to 5-7Amps and see if the error is still there

Aaclen Does your power supply actually support consistent 8 Amps? Most likely not - try...

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 11:18 AM

where would I change that setting

HHotdognz where would I change that setting

aclen•1/9/25, 11:21 AM

I hope it works more consistently at a lower Amps setting

aclen•1/9/25, 11:22 AM

BBeidlmilian Good morning gentlemen! I am having a problem with my Rhino using the warthog ...

f14billy•1/9/25, 2:23 PM

Which grip do you have selected in the configurator?

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 9:02 PM

@f14billy Generic Grip, seemed the most logical for the Thrustmaster F18

HHotdognz @f14billy Generic Grip, seemed the most logical for the Thrustmaster F18

f14billy•1/9/25, 9:04 PM

For the thrustmaster grips I use the CM2 option and it works well. Then I set all hats except the trim one as buttons and the trim hat I set it as 4 way instead of 8 way (DCS trim works way better like that).

HotdognzOP•1/9/25, 9:08 PM

@f14billy Ah ok thanks, I'll get around to that after I get it mounted this afternoon after work, now it seems to be all working as it should.

TheAmazinGreat•1/9/25, 9:26 PM

Generic should be the right one for TM. You may have a cable loose between the grip connector and the main board. Or one of your pins isn’t making good contact with the base.

hariskut•1/10/25, 4:44 AM

I'd like to report an issue that I've encountered twice, although the probability is low. Both times, while flying in MSFS2024, there was a sudden, unexplained power outage. Reconnecting the power, USB, and using the emergency stop switch to reboot did not resolve the issue. However, after turning off the computer, shutting off the power, and restarting it, the issue was resolved. I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered the same situation as I have.

Ff14billy Which grip do you have selected in the configurator?

Beidlmilian•1/10/25, 6:23 AM

Generic Grip

mark turner•1/10/25, 8:10 AM

So I just noticed a strange thing. Carefully re made my 4 configs for the jets I fly the other day after rrecalibrating following the posted guide here, using the balance spring adjustment to make the stick stay in position etc and then re set telem FFB to use the new configs when each jet is selected. Flying the hornet last night, I noticed the stick felt extra stiff in the X axis, checked rthis morning and my profile had reset the balance spring settings to all axis linked and 20% for each..... WTF? The settings I had come upo with for each profile was -20 forwards, -30 back ( this to counter the weight of my Z extrension and grip) and zero on the X axis. What would possibly cause that? I carefully applied settings, stored, then exported them for each profile. Any ideas whats happening and why? Have NEVER set the linked and 20% settings for anything, so where is it getting these from?

BBeidlmilian Generic Grip

TheAmazinGreat•1/10/25, 4:02 PM

I meant to reply to you above: 🧰support

Bearface (Chris)•1/10/25, 8:01 PM

I'm still receiving this error which is stopping me open VPForce FFB Configurator (v1.0.16-1): when I click OK the Configurator closes. I have Rhino Firmware 1.0,17b12. How do I fix this?

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