2. Changelog¶

December 3, 2025:
- Added comprehensive Power Issues troubleshooting section with separate diagnostics for USB power path failures and DC motor power failures
- Added Spring Gain Mapping Tab documentation explaining force-versus-displacement mapping and game gain remapping for customizing spring force behavior
- Added Autopilot Misbehaving or Disengaging Unexpectedly troubleshooting for aircraft autopilot systems interpreting trim offset as hands-on override
- Added How to Get Effective Support guide with bad/good request examples, required information checklist, and common pitfalls to avoid
- Completely rewrote Re-tightening the Belts maintenance section with detailed step-by-step procedures, troubleshooting, and belt realignment instructions
November 25, 2025:
- Added Understanding Configuration Profiles and Personalization section explaining why profile sharing is uncommon in the Rhino community and providing recommended approach for building custom baseline configurations
- Reformatted Technical Specifications in Getting Started guide with organized subsections (Physical, Motors, Power & Cooling, Safety & Controls, Grip Compatibility)
- Expanded WinUSB / WebUSB Firmware Update Issues troubleshooting with comprehensive driver cleanup procedures for resolving Zadig and driver store conflicts
- Added VPforce Motor Kit Discount information for Monster Rhino Kitbase customers (10% off 2x86BLF04+USB kit)
November 13, 2025:
- Updated Kaltokri DIY FFB Kits availability - kits now generally in stock with 2-3 working day dispatch after payment
- Added General Troubleshooting Steps section with factory reset procedure as first troubleshooting step
November 12, 2025:
- Added FFB Yoke by YuchenYan comprehensive project reference documentation
- Added FFB Axes Setup section documenting main axis calibration, force compensation, axis control options, and verification procedures
November 11, 2025:
- Added Kaltokri DIY FFB Kits comprehensive documentation suite covering 8 DIY conversion kits
  - Documented RhinoJoystick complete DIY FFB joystick base kit with dual 57BLF03 motors
  - Added RhinoMFG MFG Crosswind FFB conversion kit documentation (57BLF03 motor)
  - Added RhinoMFG86 high-torque MFG Crosswind conversion with 86BLF03 motor
  - Documented RhinoTPR Inside Thrustmaster TPR conversion (motor-inside, drilled variant)
  - Documented RhinoTPR Outside Thrustmaster TPR conversion (motor-outside, non-drilled variant)
  - Added RhinoACE Virpil ACE pedals FFB conversion documentation
  - Added RhinoOrion WinWing Orion pedals FFB conversion documentation
  - Added RhinoR1 Virpil R1 pedals FFB conversion documentation
  - Created General FAQ with centralized pricing, PSU requirements, shipping, payment, assembly guidance, and warranty information
November 9, 2025:
- Added DIY Tips and Tricks documenting multi-turn encoder ambiguity and other challenges in custom FFB configurations
- Expanded Known Issues with DCS axis curve incompatibility explanation and FFB best practices
- Documented IL-2 8-device USB limit and devreorder workaround solution
- Added Community Projects section featuring DIY FFB builds and modifications
- Documented TheAmazingGreat’s 86 Motor FFB Base with thermal management advantages for extended high-intensity use
- Added Tiger TPR FFB Mod Guide for Thrustmaster TPR pedal FFB conversion
- Added TPR FFB Project Documentation with complete assembly procedures and troubleshooting FAQ
- Added MFG Crosswind FFB Mod Guide for MFG Crosswind pedal FFB conversion
- Documented Planetary Gearbox DIY options for increased torque output with reduced motor speed
- Added Community Rhino Builds overview linking protomaker, mabo, and other community base designs
- Created Third-Party Vendors section for commercial FFB kit offerings
- Added SR-F Winger Monster Rhino Kitbase documentation for 86BLF04-based commercial kit
- Documented FAULT_UNDERVOLTAGE motor fault in Troubleshooting & Maintenance with voltage threshold details, under-load vs idle diagnostic guidance, and resolution procedures for power supply and connection issues
November 6, 2025:
- Added new community project page for the Tiger TPR FFB Mod
- Added comprehensive documentation for the Force-Feedback TPR Pedal Mod with assembly steps and FAQ
- Added guide for the MFG Crosswind FFB Mod
November 5, 2025:
- Added comprehensive section explaining Native DCS FFB, TelemFFB, and VPforce Configurator interactions (TelemFFB Application Guide)
- Documented effect source identification using Configurator debug tab badges (configurator, game, telemFFB)
- Added testing procedures for observing native DCS FFB behavior
- Expanded USB troubleshooting with systematic diagnostic steps (hub, port, cable, power checks)
- Added ground loop documentation for poor DC connections
- Added USB isolator recommendation with AduM3160 product guidance
- Clarified relationship between device-level gains and all FFB effects
- Added signal flow diagram explaining DCS → Device → Motor output