K-51 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hello. Sorry, I didn’t answer for a long time. All of February spent on business trips, appearing at home for several days. I keep a list of people who want to have my device and try not to forget anyone. I will execute applications before the date of receipt. Today I have 4 pieces ready. I will write in a personal whom I plan to send. If someone refuses, I will go to the list further. Sorry for the delay again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Some news regarding the Mi-24/Mi-8 collective lever ? :smilewink::) Hi, unfortunately, I did not have time to do anything. So far, only in the form as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 You asked to show the packaging. I don’t want the box with the details to come to you due to the poor postal staff.:music_whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlacleyCole Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Ok for $220usd shipped to 88310 in the USA I’ll take it. BlackeyCole 20years usaf XP-11. Dcs 2.5OB Acer predator laptop/ i7 7720, 2.4ghz, 32 gb ddr4 ram, 500gb ssd,1tb hdd,nvidia 1080 8gb vram New FlightSim Blog at https://blackeysblog.wordpress.com. Go visit it and leave me feedback and or comments so I can make it better. A new post every Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyPete Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Give me a shout if you need a partner to do assembly for the UK / EU area. Happy to take on the role if you need someone doing it. I'm a stay at home dad with the time to take this on as a part-time business. If you'd prefer to just sell me the parts then PM me and we can work out a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Give me a shout if you need a partner to do assembly for the UK / EU area. Happy to take on the role if you need someone doing it. I'm a stay at home dad with the time to take this on as a part-time business. If you'd prefer to just sell me the parts then PM me and we can work out a deal. Thanks for the suggestion. Today it is not relevant. The theme of a helicopter is not as popular as a plane. I send the device only fully operational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0414 Wee Neal Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Yes please Hi can I order one please for shippinto the UK? Thanks Neal Desktop PC: Intel i7 14700K, MSI Z790 MAG Tomahawk MOBO, 64Gb RAM , GPU Nvidia RTX 3080ti Windows 11, VPC joystick, Crosswind rudder peddles, HP Reverb G2, VPC Collective, DOF Reality H2, Gametrix seat, WinWing panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlacleyCole Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Please describe the item and post detailed photos so I know what I might be buying BlackeyCole 20years usaf XP-11. Dcs 2.5OB Acer predator laptop/ i7 7720, 2.4ghz, 32 gb ddr4 ram, 500gb ssd,1tb hdd,nvidia 1080 8gb vram New FlightSim Blog at https://blackeysblog.wordpress.com. Go visit it and leave me feedback and or comments so I can make it better. A new post every Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Please describe the item and post detailed photos so I know what I might be buying Everything is described and published above in the thread. If you want to clarify details, ask specific questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 The next batch is ready. Due to coronavirus, a complete mess at the customs, parcels may be delayed for several months. Usually only EMS courier service works. Shipping cost is higher for European countries. For my part, I did everything to send them on time. The rest, unfortunately, does not depend on me. I'm sorry that you will have to wait longer for the device to arrive. Please accept my sincere apologies. Regards, K-51 (Michael). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0rmicum Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hi Michael What a pleasant surprise!!! No need to apologize! Didn‘t expect that you‘d be able to ship anything currently. For the additional shipping cost: as you haven‘t told me how much it is, I sent you an additional amount and I hope it‘ll cover your expenses. If I sent more, take it as a donation. Let you know once the package arrived! Thanks again! Modules and maps: all of them :doh: Specs: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I, Intel i7-8086K@4.9GHz, 32GB Corsair Vengance RAM, Nvidia RTX 2080 FE, 2x1 TB Samsung EVO 970 M.2, WIN10 64bit, HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi Michael What a pleasant surprise!!! No need to apologize! Didn‘t expect that you‘d be able to ship anything currently. For the additional shipping cost: as you haven‘t told me how much it is, I sent you an additional amount and I hope it‘ll cover your expenses. If I sent more, take it as a donation. Let you know once the package arrived! Thanks again! Thanks. I always try to keep my promises and solve problems that hinder this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyPete Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'm pleased to announce that mine has made it through the COVID19 lockdown. Mikhail sent me an image of the receipt, and the actual item at the post office when he sent it. (Going above and beyond there, buddy) Was able to track all the way, lockdown throughout Europe meant it stayed in Moscow a bit longer than he'd have liked. wow. I don't know how Mikhail is making these AND making a profit. I'm glad I got in now before he realises that he could be charging a LOT more for build of this quality. The videos I saw made the build look very light, but all aspects of this seem extremely professional. There's not "snags" of badly cut metal plates, not fluff or dust typical in (my) backroom builds, no loose pieces or any pieces that seem fragile. The action of the lever is extremely smooth. Holds position easily. The throttle is beefier than I expected, and even though it's a 3d printed piece, the grip is good enough for a firm grip on the throttle and fine tuning. Those of you with large hands might even be happy wrapping it in cork or similar to the real thing. But you don't need to. The action appears quite strong on the throttle too. I'm not worried about over-turning the throttle and pushing it past limits by mistake and damaging it. I took a video of the unboxing, some of you said you'd want to see it, but Mikhail hasn't taken any shortcuts. I've seen very expensive equipment packed with less care. It won't shift in the box and there's several inches of polystyrene to protect from any impact or over-enthusiastic delivery driver. Bravo Mikhail, Bravo. I was going to hold onto this for a while until I'd set up my simpit with a bit more room (currently in the process of a house build) but now I'm going to have to do something to try this sucker out within the hour. I can't wait. If you were on the fence about this, jump now. I predict very long queues soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 WillyPete, many thanks. I am glad that you like the device, I am very pleased to read such comments. I hope this will please you with long hours and days of helicopter flight. Thanks again! Now about the important. Who receives the device from me, please check its operation the first time you turn it on using Windows. Only visually. The device comes fully configured and calibrated. You cannot calibrate using Windows, this may damage the firmware. For calibration, use the configurator of that version, the link to which I sent you. Attempting to check the device in a different version of the configurator will automatically require a firmware change. In this case, the profile will not work. While this is a feature of this electronics. But in the near future I hope that this issue will be resolved. I will definitely inform you about this and provide a file with a new profile. With great respect to all members of the community. Michael (K-51). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyPete Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just reiterate what Mikhail has said, use the 200204 version of VPC software only if you want to recalibrate the axes. I did what most of us expect and downloaded the newest version offered by VPC. The default page that the software starts with is to update the firmware. The temptation is strong for all of us to do this, but you don't need to do it. The Axis board will cease to respond to the VPC Joy Tester if you do it. Buttons will work fine. If you make this mistake, uninstall the VPC software, download the v204 as per his link and use the firmware upgrade in THAT version to revert. You will need to import his profile that he will make available to you and then recalibrate the axis if you do this. Honestly, just plug it into DCS and fine tune your axis. It works out of the box. I was too tempted to tinker. He has a lot of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just reiterate what Mikhail has said, use the 200204 version of VPC software only if you want to recalibrate the axes. I did what most of us expect and downloaded the newest version offered by VPC. The default page that the software starts with is to update the firmware. The temptation is strong for all of us to do this, but you don't need to do it. The Axis board will cease to respond to the VPC Joy Tester if you do it. Buttons will work fine. If you make this mistake, uninstall the VPC software, download the v204 as per his link and use the firmware upgrade in THAT version to revert. You will need to import his profile that he will make available to you and then recalibrate the axis if you do this. Honestly, just plug it into DCS and fine tune your axis. It works out of the box. I was too tempted to tinker. He has a lot of patience. Everything is correct, thank you. Just one clarification, use the configurator of the version to which I sent you a link. They may be different. It depends on the assembly time of the device. As I wrote above, I hope that soon this will not be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessuno0505 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Can you ship to Italy despite coronavirus lockdown? I could be interested in purchasing one. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Can you ship to Italy despite coronavirus lockdown? I could be interested in purchasing one. Thank you. Hey. answered in PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyPete Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Mikhail, do you have any advice on purchasing VPC or VKB circuit boards for a joystick? I've looked around and can't discover where you would have sourced your electrical components from. I'm getting a grip for an EC130 printed and wish to use my existing VKB base, so VKB would be better, but with your collective using a VPC board on the grip would be equally good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-51 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Mikhail, do you have any advice on purchasing VPC or VKB circuit boards for a joystick? I've looked around and can't discover where you would have sourced your electrical components from. I'm getting a grip for an EC130 printed and wish to use my existing VKB base, so VKB would be better, but with your collective using a VPC board on the grip would be equally good. Hi, WillyPete. I buy electronics boards from their creator. He is one of the founders of Virpil. I will give you information if he agrees. How does your device work fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyPete Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Works great thanks. If he would prefer to remain private I'm happy to buy via you. It would likely be fine with the same board you use for the buttons on your collective. I wouldn't need the axis board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0rmicum Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Got mine today and it‘s great! Can support everything mentioned in the reviews above: high quality device, simple plug and play and Following Michaels instructions for the axis settings the collective worked like a charm! Love flying helicopters in DCS now even more!!! Well done, Michael and thanks a lot for selling these great collectives for an affordable prize! Modules and maps: all of them :doh: Specs: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I, Intel i7-8086K@4.9GHz, 32GB Corsair Vengance RAM, Nvidia RTX 2080 FE, 2x1 TB Samsung EVO 970 M.2, WIN10 64bit, HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXsenna Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 It's definitely on my list now. How's the slew hat? Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang25 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hi Mikhail, I sent you a PM. Would like to purchase one and be added to your waiting list. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhalo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Purchase please Hi Mikhail. I would like to buy one please, can you add me to your waiting list. UK postage, can you let me know how much? Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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