Introducing the VPC MongoosT-50

[zika1234]

I saw on your post that you have broken tm warthog tail pipe piece...i had same problem and found metal 3d printed replacement piece on shapeways.com site...just look for

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/debolestis

Tail pipe piece

 

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[Frazer]

I saw on your post that you have broken tm warthog tail pipe piece...i had same problem and found metal 3d printed replacement piece on shapeways.com site...just look for

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/debolestis

Tail pipe piece

 

Nice find :)

[Frazer]

Not DCS, but take a look at VPC MT-50 & VKB T-Rudder in action :joystick:

Edited December 13, 2017 by Frazer

[zika1234]

Can somebody post a video while flying helicopter or harrier in dcs?

 

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[dburne]

►VPC Configurator Light Software Release

 

The VPC Configurator Light software is now available for download!

 

 

This is the basic version of the VPC Configurator software, designed to allow for precise calibration and tweaking of the axes found on the VPC MongoosT-50 Flightstick, as well as allowing firmware updates to add more features, fixes and compatibility with future grips.

 

Click Here to Download

 

The user guide can be found here:

VPC Configurator Light - User Guide

 

We are continuing to develop the full version of the VPC Configurator software which will include features such as shift states, mode creation, button mapping and more.

 

Stay tuned for more news soon!

 

Cyph3r,

 

I notice there is a firmware file included in this initial software download. Is this updated firmware over what we got with the stock T-50? If so is there a compelling reason to go ahead and update the firmware on our sticks?

 

Mine is working well as is, and calibration appears to be good, so curious if I should go ahead and update it or just leave as is for now?

[Cyph3r]

Cyph3r,

 

I notice there is a firmware file included in this initial software download. Is this updated firmware over what we got with the stock T-50? If so is there a compelling reason to go ahead and update the firmware on our sticks?

 

Mine is working well as is, and calibration appears to be good, so curious if I should go ahead and update it or just leave as is for now?

 

Nope - if everythings okay as is, there's no real need at this stage to update the firmware :)

[dburne]

Nope - if everythings okay as is, there's no real need at this stage to update the firmware :)

 

Good deal, then I shall leave as is, thanks.

[hreich]

Hi all...can somebody confirm if i can use extension bought for TM warthog and us it between virpiil base and T50 stick?

Does it have same thread (T50 and TM WH)?

[Buckeye]

Hi all...can somebody confirm if i can use extension bought for TM warthog and us it between virpiil base and T50 stick?

Does it have same thread (T50 and TM WH)?

 

Yes :thumbup:

[Cyph3r]

Hi guys, quick video guide on using the software to update the firmware and calibrate + test the axes:

 

 

Enable subs for written instructions!

[pegon]

On the Virpil webshop there is the option to get a extension set. Is it possible to screw them all together for a floor mounted stick, and do the wire extensions include that ?

[Cyph3r]

On the Virpil webshop there is the option to get a extension set. Is it possible to screw them all together for a floor mounted stick, and do the wire extensions include that ?

 

The VPC Extensions do include the cables, however the combined length would only be 225mm, not enough for a floor mounted stick and we don't recommend adding any longer extensions on top of that.

[dburne]

The VPC Extensions do include the cables, however the combined length would only be 225mm, not enough for a floor mounted stick and we don't recommend adding any longer extensions on top of that.

 

I will say I started off with using 175mm of the extensions, and found that to be a bit much.

I settled on 150 mm with the stick mounted in lowest position on the desk bracket, and found that about right for my tastes. My right forearm is pretty much parallel to the floor.

I really like the amount of the travel of the stick.

[pegon]

Thanks for the replies Cypr3r and dburne. I am contemplating a MonsterTech full cockpit including the centre mounted stick, and your information is most useful.

[dburne]

Thanks for the replies Cypr3r and dburne. I am contemplating a MonsterTech full cockpit including the centre mounted stick, and your information is most useful.

 

You are most welcome, good luck and let us know how you make out.

[Karon]

Can somebody post a video while flying helicopter or harrier in dcs?

 

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Here. My beloved Ka-50 in DCS 1.5.7. Nothing fancy, these are my first tests with the T-50. I've recorded them to show it to my friends so they are simple and dirty recording from a stream.

 

 

 

This is DCS 2.2 and the Normandy map. Again, first tests so I missed the CCRP and did an awful landing but again, it's just a test.

To be honest I have a lot of issues with the T-50 and the Harrier because I set both springs to almost zero traction and they are wonderful on the Ka-50, but they give me some overcorrection issues on the Harrier, especially during AAR. Tighting the springs or reverting them to medium would definitely help but I'm mainly a rotor-head :)

 

 

Now I just need a new throttle. The TWCS is great money-wise but a disappointment compared to my old CH Pro Throttle. I'm kinda sad about the delay, especially for the reason that brought it (LEDs?) but I'm confidant in Virpil

 

@Cyph3r: mate, as you can read from the comments to my first video, I've somehow managed to help selling a T-50. Can I have a free throttle now? :D:D

[sunski34]

I read the manual and it seems that button #19 is a switch on brake lever. Is that right?

[MBot]

A little report on prolonged use. After about two months, the grip started to make groaning plastic sounds again and I had to tighten all the screws of the grip again.

 

More interestingly, the rubber cover on the base started to make really loud "grinding rubber sound". The gimbals in the base is also emitting various sounds, a strong mechanical one and a little squeaking like it should be lubed.

 

I love the stick for playing, but this thing is like an orchestra.

 

Edit: Here is a video:

 

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Edited December 23, 2017 by MBot

[zika1234]

That sounds really awful...now i am really thinking of not purchasing new present for myself this year..maybe some from virpil would like to assure us that this is isolated case?

 

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[Cyph3r]

A little report on prolonged use. After about two months, the grip started to make groaning plastic sounds again and I had to tighten all the screws of the grip again.

 

More interestingly, the rubber cover on the base started to make really loud "grinding rubber sound". The gimbals in the base is also emitting various sounds, a strong mechanical one and a little squeaking like it should be lubed.

 

I love the stick for playing, but this thing is like an orchestra.

 

Edit: Here is a video:

 

Hi MBot, that's certainly not normal. Can you open up the base and just check the springs and cams are mounted correctly?

[Sideslip]

The rubber thing is easy to solve. If you replace it with a leather cover (like a car's stick shifter) with an elastic end to hold onto the stick, you would eliminate the sound and do a better job keeping out dust too.

[MBot]

Hi MBot, that's certainly not normal. Can you open up the base and just check the springs and cams are mounted correctly?

 

Well, I opened in up again, twice. This is already the n-th time I had to open the base to fix problems and it is always a chore, because I have to uninstall it from my seat first. I couldn't find any apparent problem, everything looks in order. It sounds a little different each time I put it back together, and frankly I think now it is even worse.

 

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I really love the stick's design and it is really exactly what I was looking for. But I am very unhappy with the numerous problems I had so far and am pretty sick about the number of times I had to open the thing. Say what you want about the Logitech 920, but I didn't have to open this one ever.

 

Was I just very unlucky and got a Monday-model?

[FraserNZL]

Holy s!!! mine is the same but without the Squeking

Edited December 25, 2017 by BIGNEWY
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[tintifaxl]

Good to know. Wouldn't want to have that noise.

[LeCuvier]

I have my T-50 since late August and use it almost daily. It does make some strange noises and it does not feel quite smooth, when I move it around without flying. But when I fly I do not hear or feel any of this, it's great.

Since I bought it for flying and not for making noise tests this does not bother me at all.

However, in order to maintain a happy user community in the long term, VIRPIL engineering ought to consider these little quirks as quality issues and engineer them out of the product!