Announcing Project VPC MongoosT-50

[dburne]

In MMjoy2 firmware made by MegaMOZG, the guy that did VirPil electronics is possible set a button as "shift" for other buttons in firmware - don't need a software running in background like other joysticks. Maybe is good idea VirPil add this in T50 firmware.

 

Well I guess that is what I was thinking it would do, give that ability in the firmware.

[Piekarz]

Question to dburne.
Can You compare maximum centering force in Virpil Moon and VKB Gun?
Regarding the 20cm extension and soft CAMs setup.

Virpil has stronger spring setup than VKB Gunfighter?
(The springs from Virpil looks biger and stronger)

Gunfighter on four springs 50+40 50+40
on both axis, feels a little bit to floppy IMHO.

Thank You.

Edited November 19, 2017 by Piekarz

[dburne]

Question to dburne.

Can You compare maximum centering force in Virpil Moon and VKB Gun?

Regarding the 20cm extension and soft CAMs setup.

 

Virpil has stronger spring setup than VKB Gunfighter?

(The springs from Virpil looks biger and stronger)

 

Gunfighter on four springs 50+40 50+40

on both axis, feels a little bit to floppy IMHO.

 

Thank You.

 

I will probably be able to here in about a month or so.

Have not set up my Gunfighter yet as I am awaiting the MCG Pro grip for it. I need to put in the springs and the extension for the Gunfighter as well, I have them just have not set them up in the gimbal as of yet.

 

With the soft center cams and soft springs, my Virpil is a little floppy around center, but not bad. It feels just about right for me. The spring tensioner adjustment screws on top of the base allow for fine tuning as well. My first gimbal had the medium springs and hard center cams, and it was just too stout for my preferences.

Edited November 19, 2017 by dburne

[Sokol1]

[Jade_Monkey]

Do you need an extension cable with the metal extensions, or the cables are already long enough and folded inside?

 

I was planning on getting the 75 mm extension.

[dburne]

Do you need an extension cable with the metal extensions, or the cables are already long enough and folded inside?

 

I was planning on getting the 75 mm extension.

 

The Virpil extensions come with supplied cables for each length.

[Jade_Monkey]

Thanks!

 

I was just checking, so i can order it all at once.

[dburne]

Thanks!

 

I was just checking, so i can order it all at once.

 

 

 

You are most welcome!

You are making a good choice with this setup, loving mine.

[Jade_Monkey]

Im excited!

 

VKB is delaying too many times and the excuses dont line up. I cancelled my pre-order.

 

Virpil showed that they can deliver, so im happy to go with them.

 

Also that throttle is looking mighty fine.

[Sokol1]

VPC Configurator Lite Demo (calibration, test only). No "press joystick buttons to press keyboard keys to press game commands"... for a while. 

 

https://virpil.com/ru/support/downloads

 

EDIT - Useful for calibrate specially the brake axis (Z):

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2017/post-1993-0-94332400-1512672389.jpg

Edited December 7, 2017 by Sokol1

[dburne]

VPC Configurator Lite Demo (calibration, test only). No "press joystick buttons to press keyboard keys to press game commands"... for a while. 

 

 

I don't really care for software to emulate key presses, just want the ability to at least assign a button as a modifier in BoS.

I really wish we had that ability built into the BoS controller setup menu, but since we don't would sure like to have it in the stick software. 

Edited December 6, 2017 by dburne

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

Well, I've pulled today trigger on that T-50CM. Now it's painful period of waiting for it to be delivered.

[Pajeka]

Got mine a couple of weeks ago,very impressed! I’m sure you will have no regrets and hopefully, you won’t have to wait too long....

[dburne]

Well, I've pulled today trigger on that T-50CM. Now it's painful period of waiting for it to be delivered.

 

T-50CM? 

[Sokol1]

T-50CM is the "Серийная модернизированная / “Standard Upgraded” grip, the T50 "dress to kill".   

 

https://virpil.com/en/blog/91-introducing-the-vpc-mongoost-50cm-grip

Edited December 6, 2017 by Sokol1

[dburne]

T-50CM is the "Серийная модернизированная / “Standard Upgraded” grip, the T50 "dress to kill".   

 

https://virpil.com/en/blog/91-introducing-the-vpc-mongoost-50cm-grip

 

Ok thanks, they have it well hidden did not see on their product listing page.

[Jade_Monkey]

I ordered the CM last week.

Haven't heard anything since.

 

Pajeka, how long did it take for yours to arrive? Did they send you a tracking number?

[No_85_Gramps]

I ordered the CM last week.

Haven't heard anything since.

 

 

I ordered the T-50 base/stick on 11/17 and still have not heard anything. If you notice on their web site, even though they are listed "in stock", it can take 10-14 business days before shipping. Tomorrow is day 14 for me and I will e-mail them for an update. 

[WWChunk]

It took them exactly 14 days to send me my shipping notice, and I also ordered in November.  Hope you hear soon, Gramps.

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

Oh, damn. That doesn't sound encouraging. I hoped to get it before Christmas.

[Pajeka]

Pajeka, how long did it take for yours to arrive? Did they send you a tracking number?

Hi, the T-50CM that I received was a Warranty replacement for a defective (no second detent on trigger) T-50BE returned for repair, so their was no ordering process involved for me. That said, it took exactly 7 days to be delivered (door to door) from Belarus to Scotland. Not sure whether it was because my case was a Warranty return, but I did receive an email from Virpil advising postage date which also included tracking number. I was pleasantly surprised at just how quick delivery was once parcel was in the postage system, particularly through Belarus Customs (outgoing). Hopefully you will experience a similar speedy delivery and will receive your grips before Christmas - Fingers crossed!

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Any news on when these will be coming back into stock on Amazon for Europe?

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

I got confirmation that order is accepted ... and that it may take up to two weeks to process it due to high demand. So no guarantees it will come before Christmas. If I knew it may take that long I'd actually go across the border and pick it myself

[dburne]

I got confirmation that order is accepted ... and that it may take up to two weeks to process it due to high demand. So no guarantees it will come before Christmas. If I knew it may take that long I'd actually go across the border and pick it myself

 

PM Cyph3r at VIRPILControls

and see if he can help.

 

Or better yet send him an email at sale@virpil.com with your order number and ask if he can expedite for you.

Edited December 8, 2017 by dburne

[No_85_Gramps]

Mine hit the postal system today, 3 weeks from the date of my order. I had sent them an e-mail yesterday and today I got the confirmation. Based on what I have read it will be worth the wait. 

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

I've contacted him already dburne, right after paying I've contacted him via sale@virpil.com. He said exactly what I've written above. Will see what happens

[dburne]

I've contacted him already dburne, right after paying I've contacted him via sale@virpil.com. He said exactly what I've written above. Will see what happens

 

Good luck, hope it makes it to you soon!!

[Jade_Monkey]

I'll be visiting family for xmas and the 3.001 release being late in Jan I'm not that worried about the stick not being here in time.

 

Getting it together with official Kuban release will be a treat.

[VIRPILControls]

►VPC Configurator Light Software Release

The VPC Configurator Light software is now available for download!



This is the basic version of the VPC Configurator software, designed to allow for precise calibration and tweaking of the axes found on the VPC MongoosT-50 Flightstick, as well as allowing firmware updates to add more features, fixes and compatibility with future grips.

Click Here to Download

The user guide can be found here:
VPC Configurator Light - User Guide

We are continuing to develop the full version of the VPC Configurator software which will include features such as shift states, mode creation, button mapping and more.

Stay tuned for more news soon!

[No_85_Gramps]

Just in time for my anticipated delivery in a week or so. Thanks for the update.

[SCG_Fenris_Wolf]

►VPC Configurator Light Software Release

 

The VPC Configurator Light software is now available for download!

 

 

This is the basic version of the VPC Configurator software, designed to allow for precise calibration and tweaking of the axes found on the VPC MongoosT-50 Flightstick, as well as allowing firmware updates to add more features, fixes and compatibility with future grips.

 

Click Here to Download

 

The user guide can be found here:

VPC Configurator Light - User Guide

 

We are continuing to develop the full version of the VPC Configurator software which will include features such as shift states, mode creation, button mapping and more.

 

Stay tuned for more news soon!

There is lots of work behind that. Please tell the engineer behind it we pop a bottle of champanskoe on this release! Edited December 12, 2017 by 2./JG51_Fenris_Wolf

[Jade_Monkey]

Ordered on Nov 27, haven't heard anything regarding status or shipping. Any updates?

 

I hope they can ship soon so it gets here before Jan 3rd.

[Jade_Monkey]

17 days and I haven't heard anything. I'm starting to get pissed.

I already emailed them twice.

 

Has anyone else experienced the same thing?

[No_85_Gramps]

I ordered mine 11/17 and it went to the postal system on 12/7, right at 14 working days as per the web site. As of now I'm not sure where it is, other than "in transit". I did email and also contacted then through the web site on 12/7, and received two replies the next day. I knew going in it might take a while, hopefully by early next week. 

[Jade_Monkey]

Thanks Gramps!

[VIRPILControls]

Hi Jade_Monkey,

As mentioned on our website, there is a 14 working day estimated order processing time due to the high demand, which we're just at with your order. However, we're also awaiting a shipment of parts before the next batches can go out! Thank you for your patience. 

Edited December 15, 2017 by VIRPILControls

[Jade_Monkey]

Thanks for the comment and the email response!

[VIRPILControls]

Hi guys, quick video guide on using the software to update the firmware and calibrate + test the axes:

 

 

Enable subs for written instructions!

[dburne]

 

Hi guys, quick video guide on using the software to update the firmware and calibrate + test the axes:

 

 

 

My goodness that is a lot of loading and saving...

 

Once all done, it is embedded into the firmware correct?

[VIRPILControls]

My goodness that is a lot of loading and saving...

 

Once all done, it is embedded into the firmware correct?

Correct - all settings are saved to the firmware and it isn't required to leave the software running.