Introducing the VPC MongoosT-50

[dburne]

I wonder how this joystick works with the Thrustmaster Warthog base

Not sure, but I think everyone would say, the T50 base is better

 

Oh yeah, by a long shot!

[Pasquale1986]

Oh yeah, by a long shot!

 

Yup! Not even close but the stick works perfectly fine on my WH-base. For me, there is simply no reason to use the WH-base since the WH-stick also works perfectly on the t-50 base - the A-10C is so much fun with the t-50 + extension on their desk mount.

Edited November 15, 2017 by Pasquale1986

[Zeroskills]

I placed an order last week, anyone know how long it takes for the unit to ship after the order is confirmed?

[Rangoon]

I received word that at least a few people have mounted their MT-50 bases to Obutto pits. Any such folks watching this thread? I'd be very interested in learning how this was done. I'd like to be able to keep the center mount basically as it is with the TMWH. I'm thinking the front U-bracket could mount to an adapter extending from the front of the circular plate and the base of the T-50 could just sit (or not) on that plate as well. The mounting would be done with the normal T-50 bracket and an adapter, but the position of the circular plate is pretty optimal at least how I have it now.

 

If anything, I wouldn't mind even having an adapter sit on the plate, thereby bringing the T-50 aft even a bit further.

[Rangoon]

I placed an order last week, anyone know how long it takes for the unit to ship after the order is confirmed?

 

I emailed VirPil a week or so ago and was told currently the estimate is about 2-3 weeks.

[Flamin_Squirrel]

I emailed VirPil a week or so ago and was told currently the estimate is about 2-3 weeks.

 

 

 

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That's a shame, their website says they're in stock.

[graxxor]

I placed an order last week, anyone know how long it takes for the unit to ship after the order is confirmed?

 

I ordered a pair of L/R joysticks on the 20th of October... They are apparently waiting for the desk mounts (which are coming at the end of the week).

[Buckeye]

I received word that at least a few people have mounted their MT-50 bases to Obutto pits. Any such folks watching this thread? I'd be very interested in learning how this was done. I'd like to be able to keep the center mount basically as it is with the TMWH. I'm thinking the front U-bracket could mount to an adapter extending from the front of the circular plate and the base of the T-50 could just sit (or not) on that plate as well. The mounting would be done with the normal T-50 bracket and an adapter, but the position of the circular plate is pretty optimal at least how I have it now.

 

If anything, I wouldn't mind even having an adapter sit on the plate, thereby bringing the T-50 aft even a bit further.

 

http://www.mudspike.com/vpc-mongoos-t-50-review/

 

Go to the comments section of this review, it is discussed there. Major pain in the ass to get it done, so fair warning.

[Zeroskills]

I emailed VirPil a week or so ago and was told currently the estimate is about 2-3 weeks.

 

That's unfortunate, I was hoping it would be here before the harrier releases. My poor warthog is on its last legs. Thanks for the info though.

[dburne]

That's unfortunate, I was hoping it would be here before the harrier releases. My poor warthog is on its last legs. Thanks for the info though.

 

Yeah but will be so worth the wait.

[voucher76]

adaptor for the moongoose base

 

I too thought of using the bottom plate as the only way to secure the base. I highly doubt it will stand up to years of abuse though.

 

A solution to the problem of centremounting the mongoose base could be this:

 

I ordered a 10 mm alu L-profile 200mmx100mm (width 110, same as the warthog base ) and cut it to shape.

 

It bolts to the warthog bottom plate(which is secure to my centremount), and the Mongoos base bolts firmly to the "adaptor" and does NOT move a millimeter now.

 

Now it just needs a paint job.

Edited November 16, 2017 by voucher76
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[Lenux]

When i pitch or roll, the device get disconnected ( unplugged / plugged in , that's what i see ingame )

I tried some tests with the Virpil software, same story ( with and without the grip )

Is there something i could do ?

Thank you

Edited November 17, 2017 by Lenux

[graxxor]

Looks like the desk mounts are coming on Monday. Too bad they couldn’t quite make it today. Oh well, what’s a few more days, anyway? Total time from order to shipping: exactly one month. 20th October ordered, shipping on Monday 20th Nov.

Considering how small the company is, and how popular they seem to be, I’m not really surprised.

[Karon]

When i pitch or roll, the device get disconnected ( unplugged / plugged in , that's what i see ingame )

I tried some tests with the Virpil software, same story ( with and without the grip )

Is there something i could do ?

Thank you

Tthat's unusual. To be fair I had a similar issue but was due to a vertical USB port on the fron of my case. Virpil's USB plug is quite tall and I expected that port to be an issues. Plugged it in the back of my case, zero problems since.

[Len62]

I ordered a 10 mm alu L-profile 200mmx100mm (width 110, same as the warthog base ) and cut it to shape.

 

It bolts to the warthog bottom plate(which is secure to my centremount), and the Mongoos base bolts firmly to the "adaptor" and does NOT move a millimeter now.

 

Now it just needs a paint job.

 

I just ordered mine yesterday so it may be a while, but I really like your mounting adapter and will be doing something along the same lines.

[Lenux]

Tthat's unusual. To be fair I had a similar issue but was due to a vertical USB port on the fron of my case. Virpil's USB plug is quite tall and I expected that port to be an issues. Plugged it in the back of my case, zero problems since.

 

I tried with every USB port

[Flamin_Squirrel]

I tried with every USB port

 

Have you taken a look inside the case? Are you snagging a wire and pulling it loose perhaps?

[Lenux]

I did, there seems to be everything OK, i can't see some damaged cables, wires

Should I try maybe a firmware update with the Virpil software?

Edited November 18, 2017 by Lenux

[Barefoot Bandit]

I ordered a pair of L/R joysticks on the 20th of October... They are apparently waiting for the desk mounts (which are coming at the end of the week).

 

Hahah - welcome to the thread Graxxor! Another E: D convert :joystick::thumbup:

 

Z...

[graxxor]

Hahah - welcome to the thread Graxxor! Another E: D convert :joystick::thumbup:

 

Z...

 

Cheers! Thanks for the props! Still flying the Golden Phallus?

What VPC/VKB setup are you using? I plunked for the Noobifier discounted dual stick VPL bundle... Couldn't resist the discount...

 

Will seriously need to mod the thumb buttons into a 4 way hat, though... I was stupid enough to miss that rather important point.

Edited November 20, 2017 by graxxor

[Barefoot Bandit]

Cheers! Thanks for the props! Still flying the Golden Phallus?

What VPC/VKB setup are you using? I plunked for the Noobifier discounted dual stick VPL bundle... Couldn't resist the discount...

 

Will seriously need to mod the thumb buttons into a 4 way hat, though... I was stupid enough to miss that rather important point.

 

Yup - I am, though the mods got grumpy with me putting the name in my sig (nearly two years after I did it).

 

Using a Mongoos T-50 and CH Pro throttle until the VPC throttle is released. I may get a second for T-50 stick to give dual sticks a go, though I'm trying to spend more time with DCS. The learning curve for E: D is nothing compared to DCS!

 

Z...

[graxxor]

So how would you rate the T50? Are u using extensions?

Edited November 21, 2017 by graxxor

[Barefoot Bandit]

Nope - I'm doing what you're not really supposed to do - I made up a quick baseplate form a spare VESA mount I had for an Intel NUC. No extension, just the stick, sitting to my right like an F-16 style set up. No center cams, softest springs. It's nice and msooth, I don't feel like I am arm wresting it like I am with the Warthog. It's also very smooth, no sticktion.

 

I'm currently in the process of making a simpit, and am not 100% sure what the mounting method will be (apart from it actually being mounted the way it is meant to be), but I suspect I'll be making up a steel bracket that uses the existing screw holes for the mount. The Virpil desk mounts look great - if you have a desk. I don't...

 

I'm not too worried about the base mount for now, I'm on an exploration trip, and the movements are all nice and relaxed, so not likely to be stressing anything. I'll be staying out of DCS or any heavy duty flying until it's properly mounted.

 

Z...

Edited November 21, 2017 by Barefoot Bandit

[graxxor]

Finally. My monthlong wait is almost over. Confirmation that my VirPil Dual Stick Nobbifier bundle is on it’s way to my door as we speak!

Can’t wait. Now wondering whether or not to do an unboxing.

[Looney]

So, black friday sale?