rapid Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) VPC#3 Will be available next month for purchase this will complete the range I guess. Edited October 18, 2021 by rapid 3 Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
Raven (Elysian Angel) Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Very nice for us rotorheads, I see *edit* It seems the friendly folks at Virpil like teasing: [quote]BUT this is not all that we want to show you. Wait a little more ... [/quote] https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/5178-upcoming-panel3-with-hall-sensors/&do=findComment&comment=31165 Edited October 18, 2021 by Raven (Elysian Angel) 3 Spoiler Ryzen 9 5900X | 64GB G.Skill TridentZ 3600 | Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix X570-E GAMING | Samsung 990Pro 2TB + 960Pro 1TB NMVe | VR: Varjo Aero Pro Flight Trainer Puma | VIRPIL MT-50CM2 grip on VPForce Rhino with Z-curve extension | Virpil CM3 throttle | Virpil CP2 + 3 | FSSB R3L | VPC Rotor TCS Plus base with SharKa-50 grip | Everything mounted on Monstertech MFC-1 | TPR rudder pedals OpenXR | PD 1.0 | 100% render resolution | DCS graphics settings
rapid Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 Well spotted very intriguing. Well timed with AH64-D round the corner more Russian themed albeit . I have to admit I have the VPC#2 and it is a work of art very solid well made piece of kit. 1 Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
rapid Posted November 13, 2021 Author Posted November 13, 2021 Looks like it's >>>>>> Now Released Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
Raven (Elysian Angel) Posted November 13, 2021 Posted November 13, 2021 Yes, I got an e-mail with a discount code, and I already ordered mine Spoiler Ryzen 9 5900X | 64GB G.Skill TridentZ 3600 | Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix X570-E GAMING | Samsung 990Pro 2TB + 960Pro 1TB NMVe | VR: Varjo Aero Pro Flight Trainer Puma | VIRPIL MT-50CM2 grip on VPForce Rhino with Z-curve extension | Virpil CM3 throttle | Virpil CP2 + 3 | FSSB R3L | VPC Rotor TCS Plus base with SharKa-50 grip | Everything mounted on Monstertech MFC-1 | TPR rudder pedals OpenXR | PD 1.0 | 100% render resolution | DCS graphics settings
rapid Posted November 13, 2021 Author Posted November 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said: Yes, I got an e-mail with a discount code, and I already ordered mine Cool, glad they stuck to their original mock up design pictures below. I have the VPC#2 well crafted piece of kit very solid with firm button presses. Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
Shrimp Posted November 15, 2021 Posted November 15, 2021 Hi, If I connect, for instance, VPC #3 to VPC #2 and this last to the PC via USB does Windows (and DCS) see the two devices independently or one big new device? Cheers!!!
imacken Posted November 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 You can’t connect 2 CPs, I’m afraid. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
Wychmaster Posted November 16, 2021 Posted November 16, 2021 I take from the images that those switches stay in place in contrast to the VPC2 that only has momentary switches. Can somebody confirm that? If true, it seems that I have to make myself a christmas gift... Ah, and if I am already ordering, the black hawk grip looks also very nice ... damn it, I am so weak ... 1
Baur Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/5531-vpc-sharka-50-control-panel-and-the-type-of-the-switches/&tab=comments#comment-31837 ---------- Head Designer ---------- [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
imacken Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 Is there any way to swap out some of the switches in the CP2 for these? 1 Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
Wychmaster Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 To answer my own question, here is some info I found out myself from a short introduction video on youtube: The 2-way swithes (×7) stay in position while the 3-way switches (x3) are the same momentary ones as the ones from the CP#2. @imacken So it would only make sense to swap them if you want 2-way switches on the CP#2. However, I don't know if they can be swapped out easily. You sure can, but I don't know how much knowledge and skill you need for that. 1
imacken Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 Oh well, just an idea! Thanks. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
zcaa0g Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 I received the shipping notification for Control Panel 3. DHL is currently showing Wednesday of next week; just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Perfect timing. 1
Raven (Elysian Angel) Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, zcaa0g said: DHL is currently showing Wednesday of next week Yep, same here! 2 Spoiler Ryzen 9 5900X | 64GB G.Skill TridentZ 3600 | Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix X570-E GAMING | Samsung 990Pro 2TB + 960Pro 1TB NMVe | VR: Varjo Aero Pro Flight Trainer Puma | VIRPIL MT-50CM2 grip on VPForce Rhino with Z-curve extension | Virpil CM3 throttle | Virpil CP2 + 3 | FSSB R3L | VPC Rotor TCS Plus base with SharKa-50 grip | Everything mounted on Monstertech MFC-1 | TPR rudder pedals OpenXR | PD 1.0 | 100% render resolution | DCS graphics settings
Lynchsl62 Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 My CP3 arrived today, along with the short lever for the CP2. So far impressed, the quality of the plastics used in the levers is very good indeed. Just need to bind the controls now. 4 PC: 9980XE @ 64GB RAM /2080Ti, Samsung C49RG90 Joystick bases: VKB GFIII, FSSB R3L, Brunner CLS-E, Virpil Mongoos CM2 Joystick grips: Realsimulator (F-18CGRH, F-16SGRH-CE), VKB (MCG Pro, F-14, KG-12), Virpil Warbrd Throttles: Virpil CM2, Kantorrin, Other: TrackIR, TM MFDx2 (Cubesim Screenx2), Virpil Control Panel 1
zcaa0g Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 I definitely like the shorter lever on the CP2. It just has a more responsive feel. Plus, I was able to put the CP2 right behind the CM3 throttle with the shorter lever.
rapid Posted November 19, 2021 Author Posted November 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Lynchsl62 said: My CP3 arrived today, along with the short lever for the CP2. So far impressed, the quality of the plastics used in the levers is very good indeed. Just need to bind the controls now. Thanks for sharing. I may send of for my short lever at some pint. Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
Lynchsl62 Posted November 20, 2021 Posted November 20, 2021 I recommend a ball end Allen key set for replacing the lever as accessing the inner two small retaining screws has restricted access. The detail in the manufacturing and assembly is very impressive 1 PC: 9980XE @ 64GB RAM /2080Ti, Samsung C49RG90 Joystick bases: VKB GFIII, FSSB R3L, Brunner CLS-E, Virpil Mongoos CM2 Joystick grips: Realsimulator (F-18CGRH, F-16SGRH-CE), VKB (MCG Pro, F-14, KG-12), Virpil Warbrd Throttles: Virpil CM2, Kantorrin, Other: TrackIR, TM MFDx2 (Cubesim Screenx2), Virpil Control Panel 1
rapid Posted November 20, 2021 Author Posted November 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Lynchsl62 said: I recommend a ball end Allen key set for replacing the lever as accessing the inner two small retaining screws has restricted access. The detail in the manufacturing and assembly is very impressive Cheers for that. 1 Asus ROG Crosshair Hero VIII , Ryzen 3900X, Nzxt Kraken Z73, Vengence RBG Pro DDR4 3600mhz 32 GB, 2x Corsair MP 600 pcie4 M.2 2 TB , 2x Samsung Qvo SSD 2x TB, RTX 3090 FE, EVGA PSU 800watt, Steelseries Apex Pro. TM WartHog,TM TPR, Track IR, TM 2 x MFD, Asus VG289Q, Virpil Control Panel#2
Raven (Elysian Angel) Posted November 27, 2021 Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Has anyone managed to get theirs working in SLAVE mode linked to the Rotor TCS (Plus)? Mine only works in USB Joystick mode: I can't even select SLAVE from the drop-down menu in the software. And there is no new version out to support CP#3 - I checked. SLAVE is available as option for CP1 and CP2, but not for CP3 *edit* There is a new version of the software out, but it's not available on Virpil's main download page yet. 20211126 can be found HERE. Edited November 27, 2021 by Raven (Elysian Angel) Spoiler Ryzen 9 5900X | 64GB G.Skill TridentZ 3600 | Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix X570-E GAMING | Samsung 990Pro 2TB + 960Pro 1TB NMVe | VR: Varjo Aero Pro Flight Trainer Puma | VIRPIL MT-50CM2 grip on VPForce Rhino with Z-curve extension | Virpil CM3 throttle | Virpil CP2 + 3 | FSSB R3L | VPC Rotor TCS Plus base with SharKa-50 grip | Everything mounted on Monstertech MFC-1 | TPR rudder pedals OpenXR | PD 1.0 | 100% render resolution | DCS graphics settings
Mac D Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 Guys, question : Can someone how owns the new control panel Sharka 50 please confirm that the 3 way switches are really momentary switches (like you push them and they come back to the zero position, the same ase with the switches on the 2de control panel) ?? (I mean the LH ENG/RG ENG and START/CRANK buttons) Yes, I bought the Sharka 50 control panel, but i've bin stuck at my work for the last 3 weeks. To do something usefull I made a button layout for this control panel. If these switches are indeed 3 way momentary switches it would make my life a lot easier. (And I can do the hole button layout all over again)
horstweihrauch Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 @Mac DHere is a post with the switches https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/5531-vpc-sharka-50-control-panel-and-the-type-of-the-switches/&do=findComment&comment=31837 1 Darkstar: Merged
Mac D Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, horstweihrauch said: @Mac DHere is a post with the switches https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/5531-vpc-sharka-50-control-panel-and-the-type-of-the-switches/&do=findComment&comment=31837 Thank you very much 1
Wychmaster Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 vor 21 Stunden schrieb Mac Guys, question : Can someone how owns the new control panel Sharka 50 please confirm that the 3 way switches are really momentary switches (like you push them and they come back to the zero position, the same ase with the switches on the 2de control panel) ?? (I mean the LH ENG/RG ENG and START/CRANK buttons) Yes, I bought the Sharka 50 control panel, but i've bin stuck at my work for the last 3 weeks. To do something usefull I made a button layout for this control panel. If these switches are indeed 3 way momentary switches it would make my life a lot easier. (And I can do the hole button layout all over again) Even though you probably got this from the link, I received my CP#3 today and the 3 way switches stay in place and are NOT momentary. So the video I referred to in my previous post was wrong. Now I am really happy. Could have lived with momentary switches, but this way it is much nicer. This Panel is definitely the best of the lineup.
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