Virpil VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Base issue w/ TM cougar grip

[tsohg2701]

Just received my Virpil VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Base today.  Tried  to install my Thrustmaster Cougar's grip, but its not working. DCS only sees X and Y axis, but unable to program/ assign any other buttons/funtions to the Tm cougar grip,  not sure what I am doing incorrectly.

(  cougar grip works fine with TM Hotas Magnetic Base  )

 

Need  assistance, thank you !!!!!

 

 

Edited March 9, 2021 by tsohg2701

[Lange_666]

Does windows or the Virpil software see the button presses?

[admiki]

PRobably connection between grip and base. Check cables inside the base and reseat the grip

[tsohg2701]

Yes, DCS setup menu sees Virpil. Tried to reseat many times carefully. The design makes it difficult to confirm a proper connection. Should I  pull the cable out , reconnect then seat the grip to base ? But if DCS sees Virpil, does it not indicate a firm connection/ seating ? Seems like DCS  confirmed the presence of the Virpil base but not the cougar grip connecting to the base.

 

Also, tried to connect Virpil short S-extension to TM cougar grip and seat to TM Hotas Magnectic base, DCS does not confirm the cougar grip. 

 

Thank you for your help !

Edited March 9, 2021 by tsohg2701

[admiki]

You said that grip works with TM base and it doesn't with Virpil base. And that it doesn't work with Tm base using extension. Are you using that extension while trying to connect to Virpil base? If so, did you try to connect direct?

 

Also, like Lange said, what does Virpil software see? Can you post a screenshot?

[Ashayar]

I don't know if that can help but, didi you check that:

https://support.virpil.com/en/support/solutions/articles/47001100343-how-to-attach-vpc-grip

[FoxTwo]

Did you reconfigure the base in the virpil VPC configuration tool with it set to the thrustmaster stick?

 

 

[Lange_666]

2 hours ago, tsohg2701 said:

Should I  pull the cable out , reconnect then seat the grip to base ?

 

I did that to be 100% sure, works fine.

 

2 hours ago, tsohg2701 said:

But if DCS sees Virpil, does it not indicate a firm connection/ seating ?

 

No, axis and buttons are 2 different things.

[tsohg2701]

Update:

 

As per Ashaya / Lange-666"s direction, I am able to confirm a 100% solid connection.

 

Able to have the TM cougar grip connected to Virpil S-short extension seated to the TM Hotas Magnetic Base, works perfect.

 

Did the dance : plug and unplug, restart CPU, restart DCS, seat and unseat the grip...

 

Still not working with Virpil Base.

 

Virpil software does not see any TM grip buttons when testing.

 

Thank you for your help !

Edited March 9, 2021 by tsohg2701

[Sabre_Ewan]

19 minutes ago, tsohg2701 said:

update:

 

As per Ashaya direction, I am able to confirmed a 100% solid connection.

 

able to have the TM cougar grip connected to Virpil S-short extension seated to the TM Hotas Magnetic Base, works perfect.

 

Did the dance : plug and unplug, restart cpu, restart DCS, seat and unseat the grip...

 

Still unable have it working with Virpil Base.

 

Virpil software does not sees any TM grip buttons when test.

 

Thank you for your help !

 

 Have you created a profile with that grip? If you don't create a profile it won't work.

[tsohg2701]

Sabre-Ewan, no I have not created a profile with the grip. Thought I am able to assign funtions w/ DCS.

 

Can you point me in the right direction regarding this. 

 

Much appreciate all for the help !

[tsohg2701]

found some YouTube tutorial regarding creating Virpil profile for the grip, will update , thank you all for helping ! 

[tsohg2701]

Sabre-Ewan, your 100% right on. Virpil joystick/base tutorials : 

 

 

Thank you all for helping !

[Sabre_Ewan]

I'm glad you figured it out! 

[tsohg2701]

Yes I did ....

 

with the help and support from DCS Sim community , everyone here is so helpful...thank you !