Mik75 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Hi there! After a month of waiting, I received my Virpil WarBRD-D base 2 days ago. I'll get a Constellation Alpha Prime Grip as well, but for the last two days, I've been using it with my Warthog stick. I'm using it with the stock setup, and it's really ridiculously smooth. Flying a helicopter is a lot more precise with this setup, and the Mirage F1 is also a lot more controllable during these bombing dives. But, while doing certain motions (like a half circle of movement on the "aileron" axis, while the "elevator" axis is half way deployed) I get a reproducible "clack" out of the mechanism which can be heard and felt very clearly. I already opened up the housing, and there is no obvious issue with the mechanism. (it looks beautiful though ). This is not a deal breaker in any way as it only happens occasionally, but I've never read something like this about a Virpil base. Edited June 2, 2023 by Mik75 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Greets, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qsenox Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Hello. I don't experience that kind of issue with my older WarBRD base so can't say what might cause that or suggest anything about fixing the sound myself but if the issue will bother you too much you can contact virpil customer support. They are said to be very helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhard Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I have the earlier version, the Warbrd base and I can confirm that it does "clack" at some specific stick motions, although I have learnt to ignore it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik75 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, ironhard said: I have the earlier version, the Warbrd base and I can confirm that it does "clack" at some specific stick motions, although I have learnt to ignore it. Ok, good to know. So it might be a result of the design. And as I said, it's nothing that bothers me too much. Overall, the action is extremely smooth! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Greets, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qsenox Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 @Mik75 Are you sure the sound comes from inside the base? Could that be the grip? I think its worth checking if all of the screws in the bottom side of the grip are tightened. I read somewhere on reddit that if you loosen those bottom screws the "knock" sound might appear when you move stick to sides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik75 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Qsenox said: @Mik75 Are you sure the sound comes from inside the base? Could that be the grip? I think its worth checking if all of the screws in the bottom side of the grip are tightened. I read somewhere on reddit that if you loosen those bottom screws the "knock" sound might appear when you move stick to sides. I'll definitely check that. The Alpha Prime stick should arrive anytime soon as well, so I'll definitely know if it's caused by the stick or the base itself. Thanks for your input. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Greets, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik75 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 So I got my Constellation Alpha Prime stick yesterday, and with it attached, the clacking is completely gone. So I can confirm, that these clacking sounds must be related to the Warthog grip. 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Greets, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhard Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 1:10 PM, Mik75 said: So I got my Constellation Alpha Prime stick yesterday, and with it attached, the clacking is completely gone. So I can confirm, that these clacking sounds must be related to the Warthog grip. I can confirm that I also use a TM stick there, but it's the official F-16 stick, which is very similar to the warthog stick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik75 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, ironhard said: I can confirm that I also use a TM stick there, but it's the official F-16 stick, which is very similar to the warthog stick. Ok. But for me personally, it feels sooooo much nicer with the Constellation Alpha Prime, that I'll probably sell the Warthog stick. 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Greets, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-S6 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/5/2023 at 10:03 AM, ironhard said: I can confirm that I also use a TM stick there, but it's the official F-16 stick, which is very similar to the warthog stick. They aren't similar, they're exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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