1. Welcome¶
Welcome to the VPforce documentation site!
1.1 Available Documentation¶
1.1.1 Rhino Stick Base Manual¶
The comprehensive guide to the VPforce Rhino FFB joystick base, covering everything from initial setup to advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
- Getting Started — unboxing, assembly, software installation, and first-time calibration
- Using the Rhino — day-to-day operation, grip setup, configuration profiles, and FFB gain tuning
- Game-Specific FFB Settings — per-simulator FFB tips and recommended settings
- Troubleshooting — hardware diagnostics, USB issues, power faults, and motor fault codes
- Game-Specific Troubleshooting — sim-specific issues for DCS, MSFS, IL-2, X-Plane, and Falcon BMS
- Maintenance — belt tensioning, gimbal servicing, and hardware upkeep
- Known Issues — documented limitations and workarounds
1.1.2 TelemFFB¶
The TelemFFB application bridges your simulator’s telemetry data to the Rhino, enabling dynamic force feedback effects that respond to in-game physics.
- Installation — downloading, installing, and first-run setup
- Configuration — connecting TelemFFB to your simulator and device
- UI Overview — walkthrough of the application interface
- Aircraft Profiles — per-aircraft FFB tuning and profile management
- VPconf Profiles & Gain Overrides — pushing Configurator profiles per aircraft
- Multiple VPforce Devices — using TelemFFB with more than one FFB device
- Sim-specific guides: DCS · MSFS & X-Plane · IL-2
1.1.3 Community Projects¶
Community-created FFB projects, modifications, and custom builds.
Joystick Bases
- TheAmazinGreat 86 Motor FFB Base — high-torque 86-series motor base
- Community Rhino Builds — Mabo, Protomaker, and Gadroc community base designs with CAD files and BOMs
FFB Yokes
- FFB Yoke by YuchenYan — 3D-printable dual-axis FFB yoke with Honeycomb Alpha adapter support
FFB Pedal Modifications
- MFG Crosswind FFB Mod — belt-driven FFB conversion for MFG Crosswind pedals
- Tiger TPR FFB Mod — no-solder, fully reversible FFB mod for Thrustmaster TPR pedals
- TPR FFB Pedal Mod by Smitty — cable-driven 86BLF04-based TPR conversion delivering ~20 lbf per foot
- Virpil ACE Pedal FFB Mod — belt-driven 6:1 ratio FFB conversion for Virpil ACE rudder pedals
Other
- FFB Trim Wheel — force feedback trim wheel controllable by hand, sim buttons, or autopilot
- Force-Enabled Collective — DIY helicopter collective with VPforce FFB for smooth, stiction-free damping feel
- Tips and Tricks — Planetary Gearbox selection, multi-turn encoder guidance, PSU sharing, and other DIY build tips
- CAD Files — STEP files for Rhino PCB, motors, and planetary gearboxes
1.1.4 Third-Party Vendors¶
Commercial FFB kit offerings from third-party manufacturers.
Winger Kits
- Monster Rhino Kitbase — SR-F Winger’s 86BLF04-based commercial FFB joystick kit
Kaltokri DIY Kits
Complete FFB conversion kits for popular pedals and joystick bases — General FAQ covers pricing, PSU requirements, and ordering.
- Rhino Joystick — full DIY FFB joystick base with dual 57BLF03 motors
- RhinoMFG / RhinoMFG86 — MFG Crosswind FFB conversions (57BLF03 and 86BLF03)
- RhinoTPR Inside / RhinoTPR Outside — Thrustmaster TPR conversions
- RhinoACE · RhinoOrion · RhinoR1 — Virpil ACE, WinWing Orion, and Virpil R1 pedal conversions
1.1.5 Products¶
VPforce product pages with specifications and purchasing information.
- Rhino FFB Base — flagship plug-and-play FFB joystick base specifications and features
- DIY Motor Kits — 57BLF03, 86BLF03, and 86BLF04 motor kits for custom FFB builds
- Grip Adapters — compatible grip brands and adapter options
- Throw Limiters — 3D-printable throw limiters with parametric CAD model