Longterm experience with RHINO FFB ?

[frumpy]

Hi there,

I am about to buy a RHINO. The only thing I worry about is the used plastic on the gimbal and housing. Right now I am using a Virpil CM3 base with extension - it's all metal and very precise - but limb without force feedback. I am worried about introducing play with the plastic in the RHINO, especially when it comes to (hopefully) using it for many years.

Looking at youtube videos and reviews, I always get a "first looks", which makes the whole thing a little more obscure.

 

So you Rhino-people - how does the stick keep up with stiffness and precision over time? :)

[some1]

Mine has been working for half a year so far with zero maintenance required.

Best to check their Discord and look at the support requests there, but I don't think there are any serious issues so far. A few people damaged the thread on the part where you screw the grip on, but that's fairly easy to replace. Belt drive may need tensioning after a while.

 

[RealDCSpilot]

Hi there. I got the first public Rhino device almost exactly 2 years ago. Still running strong and precise. Flying DCS almost on a daily basis.

[Aapje]

4 hours ago, RealDCSpilot said:

Hi there. I got the first public Rhino device almost exactly 2 years ago. Still running strong and precise. Flying DCS almost on a daily basis.

Only modern jets or also warbirds? And do you ever get it to go into lower force mode?

And did you have to do any maintenance?

[RealDCSpilot]

I have all modules, mainly going for helicopters and jets. Sadly warbirds are getting not used as often as i would like. "Lower force mode" is what i only know about expensive and general lower force Brunner bases, but i can't remember that it ever happened on my Rhino(?). However, the fans do kick in on longer heavy stick pulling maneuvers. But i'm in VR with headphones all the time, so no problem for me there.
Never needed to do any maintenance stuff.

Edited May 23, 2024 by RealDCSpilot