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1. Changelog

  • May 1, 2026:

    • Split Game Specific Troubleshooting into its own dedicated page, separated from the hardware Troubleshooting page
    • Expanded game-specific troubleshooting with new sections for DCS telemetry setup, DCS joystick Y-axis offset, MSFS SimConnect limitations, IL-2 and X-Plane telemetry setup, and Falcon BMS beta status

  • April 21, 2026:

    • Refined the Grip Adapters page for improved clarity and consistency

  • April 19, 2026:

  • April 17, 2026:

    • Added CAD Files section to the Community Projects index with downloadable STEP files for Rhino PCB, 57BLF01, 57BLF03, 86BLF04, PLG060, and PLG090 motors and gearboxes

  • April 8, 2026:

    • Clarified Monster Rhino torque comparisons by distinguishing official Rhino published torque from theoretical calculated stick-side values
    • Corrected the official Rhino comparison ratio to 75T/12T in Monster Rhino and TheAmazinGreat 86 Motor FFB Base, while noting that many DIY Rhino variants use a 74T pulley
    • Tightened Monster Rhino wording around ratio selection, thermal performance, and US shipping guidance for accuracy and consistency
    • Replaced unresolved assembly figure placeholders in Monster Rhino and added a short troubleshooting section for common assembly checks

  • April 7, 2026:

    • Added and refined Leaving the RHINO Idle guidance covering USB power-save behavior, the USB suspend requirement for automatic sleep, E-stop use, full PSU power-off, and practical recommendations for how to leave the unit between sessions
    • Refactored Using the RHINO to fix broken references, remove a missing image, clarify calibration save steps, and tighten several setup explanations
    • Standardized Apply Config terminology across Rhino setup, usage, and maintenance pages to distinguish temporary activation from Store Config permanent saves

  • March 31, 2026:

  • March 27, 2026:

    • Added Kit Diagram to DIY Motor Kits page with clickable link to the technical drawing PDF
    • Added Alpha Prime to supported Virpil grips in Grip Adapters and Getting Started
    • Added FC Technologies to natively supported grip brands in Grip Adapters
    • Added Custom Grips (Shift-Register) section to Grip Adapters for community-designed grips
    • Expanded Rhino FFB Base specifications with weight, dimensions, PSU rating, cooling, motors, transmission ratio, and encoder resolution
    • Added direct Configurator download link to the Rhino FFB Base page
    • Fixed 86BLF03 single kit price from 299 to 229 EUR in DIY Motor Kits
    • Standardized brand name to VPforce (lowercase f) across all product pages
    • Updated all documentation links from vpforcecontrols.com to vpforce.eu
    • Fixed WinWing capitalization across Rhino manual pages

  • March 16, 2026:

    • Added Autopilot Oscillation with FFB section documenting DCS autopilot pitch/roll oscillation caused by the simulator’s autopilot-FFB feedback loop, with diagnostic steps and workarounds

  • February 27, 2026:

    • Added Technical Specifications section to the Monster Rhino Kitbase page with motor torque constant (Kt), drive current limit, computed motor shaft torque, and per-gear-ratio peak torque at the stick (~15.2 N·m at 60T/15T, ~18.3 N·m at 72T/15T)
    • Updated TheAmazinGreat 86 Motor FFB Base torque section with a full per-motor, per-gear-ratio table including 86BLF03 (Kt 0.110 N·m/A, ~13–16 N·m) and 86BLF04 (Kt 0.127 N·m/A, ~15–18 N·m) calculated from motor specs

  • February 24, 2026:

    • Added [DCS Force Feedback Fix (dinput8 wrapper)][dcs-force-feedback-fix-dinput8-wrapper] section in troubleshooting documenting the community dinput8 wrapper that fixes FFB being sent to wrong devices (vJoy, pedals, collective) and FFB effects dying after a USB reconnect mid-mission

  • February 7, 2026:

    • Updated RHINO Maintenance with warnings about fragile Molex Picoblade contacts, added gimbal stem screws as a potential source of clicking noise, and included an introduction for the grip mount head replacement section

  • December 3, 2025:

    • Added comprehensive Power Issues troubleshooting section with separate diagnostics for USB power path failures and DC motor power failures
    • Added Spring Gain Mapping Tab documentation explaining force-versus-displacement mapping and game gain remapping for customizing spring force behavior
    • Added Autopilot Misbehaving or Disengaging Unexpectedly troubleshooting for aircraft autopilot systems interpreting trim offset as hands-on override
    • Added How to Get Effective Support guide with bad/good request examples, required information checklist, and common pitfalls to avoid
    • Completely rewrote Re-tightening the Belts maintenance section with detailed step-by-step procedures, troubleshooting, and belt realignment instructions

  • November 25, 2025:

  • November 13, 2025:

  • November 12, 2025:

    • Added FFB Yoke by YuchenYan comprehensive project reference documentation
    • Added FFB Axes Setup section documenting main axis calibration, force compensation, axis control options, and verification procedures

  • November 11, 2025:

    • Added Kaltokri DIY FFB Kits comprehensive documentation suite covering 8 DIY conversion kits
      • Documented RhinoJoystick complete DIY FFB joystick base kit with dual 57BLF03 motors
      • Added RhinoMFG MFG Crosswind FFB conversion kit documentation (57BLF03 motor)
      • Added RhinoMFG86 high-torque MFG Crosswind conversion with 86BLF03 motor
      • Documented RhinoTPR Inside Thrustmaster TPR conversion (motor-inside, drilled variant)
      • Documented RhinoTPR Outside Thrustmaster TPR conversion (motor-outside, non-drilled variant)
      • Added RhinoACE Virpil ACE pedals FFB conversion documentation
      • Added RhinoOrion WinWing Orion pedals FFB conversion documentation
      • Added RhinoR1 Virpil R1 pedals FFB conversion documentation
      • Created General FAQ with centralized pricing, PSU requirements, shipping, payment, assembly guidance, and warranty information

  • November 9, 2025:

  • November 6, 2025:

  • November 5, 2025:

    • Added comprehensive section explaining Native DCS FFB, TelemFFB, and VPforce Configurator interactions (TelemFFB Application Guide)
    • Documented effect source identification using Configurator debug tab badges (configurator, game, telemFFB)
    • Added testing procedures for observing native DCS FFB behavior
    • Expanded USB troubleshooting with systematic diagnostic steps (hub, port, cable, power checks)
    • Added ground loop documentation for poor DC connections
    • Added USB isolator recommendation with AduM3160 product guidance
    • Clarified relationship between device-level gains and all FFB effects
    • Added signal flow diagram explaining DCS → Device → Motor output