Ziggy Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 Hi guys and gals After an intense mission in the KA50 an exhausted virtual pilot managed to push his chair into its storage spot while STANDING on the USB cable attached to the collective base and I managed to destroy the connector!! I have ordered a replacement and of course it’s on back order. Has anyone managed to repair/replace the connector? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 You can cut the mold part off, there will be a metal housing with screws underneath, and then resolder the connector pins. I did so without ant problems. 1 My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 11, 2021 Author Posted October 11, 2021 Thanks man! I’ll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 Thanks man! I’ll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes My cable arrived DOA so I had to redo it while waiting for a replacement.Just cut this off and peel it. Straightforward from there. My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 12, 2021 Author Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Thanks very much the LT. Unfortunately as mine has been pulled apart, knowing which wire goes where might take a while…. But I will give it a go! Edited October 12, 2021 by Ziggy System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 Here is the pinout. 2 My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 12, 2021 Author Posted October 12, 2021 You are a LEGEND!!! Thanks Dude! 1 System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 12, 2021 Posted October 12, 2021 You are a LEGEND!!! Thanks Dude!You're welcome. As I said, when you cut the black plastic shirt off the cable, you will reveal a regular metal plug housing with two small screws. It's straightforward from there. So, pretty repairable. If you're interested in custom/longer cables, the connector/plug is called "XS9" and is available on aliexpress/ebay. My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 23 hours ago, The LT said: You're welcome. As I said, when you cut the black plastic shirt off the cable, you will reveal a regular metal plug housing with two small screws. It's straightforward from there. So, pretty repairable. If you're interested in custom/longer cables, the connector/plug is called "XS9" and is available on aliexpress/ebay. Hey The LT I soldered the XS9 as per your images working on the assumption that pins are A=red B=white C=green and D=black but computer says no....... was my assumption incorrect? System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 I need to grab a multimeter and recheck my cqble, give me a day. My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, The LT said: I need to grab a multimeter and recheck my cqble, give me a day. Hey LT, hold fire! Just received an email from VirPil Tech support with schematic and instructions.... What I didn't do was solder the shield to pin 3 so will give it another go in the bright light of day. These 65 year old eyes aren't as good as they used to be!! Edited October 13, 2021 by Ziggy 1 System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Hey LT, hold fire! Just received an email from VirPil Tech support with schematic and instructions.... What I didn't do was solder the shield to pin 5 so will give it another go in the bright light of day. These 65 year old eyes aren't as good as they used to be!!Excellent, you'll fix it in no time, I'm sure. Let us know how it goes 1 My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 14, 2021 Author Posted October 14, 2021 well! After three attempts and some of the ugliest soldering I've ever seen....I have a working collective while I wait for my replacement! Thanks very much for your help LT 2 System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
The LT Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Cheers, happy landings! 1 My controls & seat Main controls: , BRD-N v4 Flightstick (Kreml C5 controller), TM Warthog Throttle (Kreml F3 controller), BRD-F2 Restyling Bf-109 Pedals w. damper, TrackIR5, Gametrix KW-908 (integrated into RAV4 seat) Stick grips: Thrustmaster Warthog Thrustmaster Cougar (x2) Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS BRD KG13 Standby controls: BRD-M2 Mi-8 Pedals (Ruddermaster controller) BRD-N v3 Flightstick w. exch. grip upgrade (Kreml C5 controller) Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle Pilot seat
Ziggy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 Just a foot note to this saga..... I did order a replacement order and due to a problem my end, I had difficulties with paying for the replacement cable and the folk at VirPil were fantastic!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you!! System specs; i7 9700k 32GB RAM 2x1TB SSD Drives (1 DCS Dedicated) MSI Z390 MB. MSI GeForce RTX 3070. 4KTV monitor. Reverb G2 VR.Stock TM HOTAS. (Tm WartHog) Throttle. VBK MCG.
Threeps Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 I've attached my wire to the control itself to stop the binding that happens on the back cable attachment. See image below.
dburne Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Good tip to know for a possibly soon Virpil Collective customer. Thanks, Edit: Out of curiosity are you guys getting the twist grip or no? Edited May 4, 2022 by dburne Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero|
HC_Official Posted May 7, 2022 Posted May 7, 2022 I did mine on the top side to give more strain relief to the cable No more pre-orders Click here for tutorials for using Virpil Hardware and Software Click here for Virpil Flight equipment dimensions and pictures. .
RedBloodCat Posted April 11, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024 (edited) This is still one of the first post when searching so i thought for people that sees this post this schematic might be useful: Edited April 11, 2024 by RedBloodCat 2
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