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1. Changelog

  • August 16, 2026:

    • Added Blade Slap to the Aerodynamic Effects reference - the new helicopter blade-vortex interaction effect (MSFS, X-Plane, DCS): sharp blade-passage kicks in descents, flares, and loaded turns, with X-Plane’s native slap signal (and the Use Native Slap Telemetry toggle) or the inferred flight-state method with Band Center and G-Induced Slap Factor tuning
    • Re-vendored the settings reference data so the new Blade Slap settings appear in the generated tables
    • Added X-Trident AW109 setup guide to the Helicopters chapter: the aircraft’s required Configurations-page settings (servo motors, per-axis toggles, non-centering options, force-trim release modes, recommended input gains) with an annotated screenshot, and the pedal-following AFCS Threshold / Response Rate tuning notes
    • Updated the Aircraft with Special Treatment AW109SP entry: the pedals now actively track the anti-torque requirement (the “pedal AFCS less active than the real aircraft” known issue is resolved)

  • August 15, 2026:

    • Added Aircraft with Special Treatment - a dedicated page cataloguing every MSFS/X-Plane addon aircraft with a dedicated class or curated default profile (HPG H145/H160, FlyInside B206/B47, the ten-model CowanSim fleet, Taog’s Hangar H500C/OH6A and UH-1H/205-A1B, Simfocus Bell 407, A2A Comanche, X-Trident AW109SP), what each integration does, and why additional profiles for these aircraft must be cloned from the default rather than created from scratch
    • Renamed the SimConnect/Dataref Overrides page to Telemetry Overrides to match the application, and documented the status-area Telem Ovd indicator with its Default/User tier counts
    • Added How the Axis Positions Reach the Sim to Axis Control & Spring Modes - the default SimConnect axis events per aircraft class, the input range and sensitivity notes, and the X-Plane plugin’s override and position datarefs (including the sim’s designated prop-ratio collective mapping)
    • Added Exception Tracking & Reporting - the status-bar Errors counter, the Logged Exceptions viewer with deduplication and child-instance forwarding, and the Report Exceptions upload flow - plus a Status Bar section in the UI overview
    • Updated Exception Tracking & Reporting for the new report dialog: the optional Discord username (session-only, shown in the uploaded file name) and the additional-information field, with a refreshed screenshot

  • August 8, 2026 (later):

    • Added a Troubleshooting & Getting Help page for the TelemFFB Manual: status-area triage, links to the per-sim troubleshooting checklists, log and support-bundle locations, and a short FAQ
    • Added a Falcon BMS guide covering setup, how TelemFFB augments the F-16’s fly-by-wire stick, and the beta integration’s limitations
    • Documented device auto-assignment and the per-role device selector pulldowns in Devices & Instances, and updated the Quick Start and Troubleshooting pages to match
    • Documented Profile Notes - curated notes on shipped profiles, adding your own notes, and the flashing notes icon
    • Rewrote VPforce Configurator Integration around a four-rule model of how TelemFFB manages device gains, with a precedence table and the worked examples reformatted as state timelines
    • Documented Telemetry Overrides - re-sourcing telemetry items from an addon’s custom variables (the autopilot-indication case), overriding individual list elements, transform expressions, and subscribing to additional telemetry, with a worked A2A example

  • August 8, 2026:

    • Reorganized the TelemFFB section into task-focused groups: Setup, Core Concepts, Simulator Guides, and Reference
    • Added Connecting Your Simulator page collecting the per-simulator enable and auto-setup steps in one place
    • Added Devices & Instances page combining multi-device setup with the instance launch options
    • Added How Settings Work page explaining where settings are stored and how the delta-based configuration model resolves defaults
    • Moved Understanding Native DCS FFB, TelemFFB, and VPforce Configurator from the overview into the DCS guide, keeping the overview focused on what TelemFFB does per simulator
    • Repaired heading hierarchy on the simulator guide pages so section numbering and the table of contents render correctly
    • Clarified in Running TelemFFB from Source that Python 3.12 is required - newer versions are incompatible with the pinned numpy release
    • Updated IL-2 setup for the current System Settings layout: discrete configuration groups for IL-2 Great Battles and IL-2 Korea, the telemetry port setting, and the new Telemetry Forwarding feature for sending Telemetry/Motion/FFB streams to additional destinations; removed the retired “Pause IL-2 Effects on Focus Loss” setting
    • Added a Quick Start walkthrough covering install, first launch, simulator connection, verifying telemetry, and live tuning
    • Rewrote How Settings Work to explain the layered defaults model - application defaults, class defaults, shipped aircraft profiles, and user overrides - and how the Settings tab shows where each value comes from
    • Split the MSFS & X-Plane guide into ordered chapters: Axis Control & Spring Modes, Trim & Autopilot Following, Automatic Trim Calibration, and Helicopters
    • Automatic Trim Calibration is now the headlined way to set the trim-following gains; the hand-tuning procedure moved to Manual Trim Tuning (Legacy)
    • Documented the Collective Spring Mode (No Spring / Hardware Force Trim) for MSFS, X-Plane, and DCS, including the trim release, reset, and trim up/down button behavior
    • Documented Cyclic Trim Following for helicopters, including how its rotor-trim data source and simpler model differ from the fixed-wing implementation
    • Redesigned the entire Effects Reference around per-effect entries in the same order as the Settings tab - simulator badges, a written explanation of every effect, its sub-settings (grouped by spring/g-force mode where applicable), and per-sim behavior notes - across all eight section pages: Basic Settings, Aerodynamics, Inertial, Ground, Mechanical & Airframe, Weapons, Basic FFB Effects, and System
    • Added per-simulator settings directories - DCS, IL-2, BMS, MSFS, X-Plane - listing everything available in each sim with links to the full documentation
    • Fixed the “Overpeed Shake” typo (now Overspeed Shake) in the application’s setting labels
    • Retired the “What’s New in 2.0” page - version history lives in the Release Notes
    • Moved the Advanced Curve Editor into the Effects Reference (it documents the editor behind the Advanced Dynamic spring and G-force curve options) and VPforce Configurator Integration into Core Concepts
    • Expanded Devices & Instances with an explanation of the master/child instance model and how to work with child instances
    • Added a connection-verification note to Connecting Your Simulator
    • Rebuilt the Effects Reference as categorized pages with setting tables generated directly from the application’s settings catalog: Overview (including how effects differ between simulators), Basic & Spring, Aerodynamic, Inertial, Ground, Mechanical & Airframe, Weapons, Basic FFB Effects, and System; the legacy A-Z page now redirects to the new overview, with its remaining unique content migrated into the category pages (G-force effect deep-dive, propeller rumble tuning, glider force trim, DCS pedal spring V-speed behavior, SimConnect axis events) and its troubleshooting content consolidated into Game-Specific Troubleshooting
    • Moved the Turbulence and Low Hydraulic Pressure effect documentation from the MSFS & X-Plane overview into their effects-reference categories, keeping the overview focused on the guide chapters

  • August 7, 2026:

    • Added a TelemFFB Release Notes page - full version history (newest first) in collapsible sections, with a stable /telemffb/latest/ link that always points to the most recent release for the in-app update notification

  • June 28, 2026:

    • Added Running TelemFFB from Source section to the Installation page, covering Python setup, cloning the repository, checking out a specific branch, installing dependencies, and launching the app

  • June 13, 2026:

    • Added missing image depicting axis rescale example
    • Clarified procedure for re-centering motors after belt slippage/removal
    • Refactor “Apply/Save Config” throughout documentation to “Apply/Save Settings” to match button text in Configurator

  • May 1, 2026:

    • Split Game Specific Troubleshooting into its own dedicated page, separated from the hardware Troubleshooting page
    • Expanded game-specific troubleshooting with new sections for DCS telemetry setup, DCS joystick Y-axis offset, MSFS SimConnect limitations, IL-2 and X-Plane telemetry setup, and Falcon BMS beta status

  • April 21, 2026:

    • Refined the Grip Adapters page for improved clarity and consistency

  • April 19, 2026:

  • April 17, 2026:

    • Added CAD Files section to the Community Projects index with downloadable STEP files for Rhino PCB, 57BLF01, 57BLF03, 86BLF04, PLG060, and PLG090 motors and gearboxes

  • April 8, 2026:

    • Clarified Monster Rhino torque comparisons by distinguishing official Rhino published torque from theoretical calculated stick-side values
    • Corrected the official Rhino comparison ratio to 75T/12T in Monster Rhino and TheAmazinGreat 86 Motor FFB Base, while noting that many DIY Rhino variants use a 74T pulley
    • Tightened Monster Rhino wording around ratio selection, thermal performance, and US shipping guidance for accuracy and consistency
    • Replaced unresolved assembly figure placeholders in Monster Rhino and added a short troubleshooting section for common assembly checks

  • April 7, 2026:

    • Added and refined Leaving the RHINO Idle guidance covering USB power-save behavior, the USB suspend requirement for automatic sleep, E-stop use, full PSU power-off, and practical recommendations for how to leave the unit between sessions
    • Refactored Using the RHINO to fix broken references, remove a missing image, clarify calibration save steps, and tighten several setup explanations
    • Standardized Apply Settings terminology across Rhino setup, usage, and maintenance pages to distinguish temporary activation from Store Settings permanent saves

  • March 31, 2026:

  • March 27, 2026:

    • Added Kit Diagram to DIY Motor Kits page with clickable link to the technical drawing PDF
    • Added Alpha Prime to supported Virpil grips in Grip Adapters and Getting Started
    • Added FC Technologies to natively supported grip brands in Grip Adapters
    • Added Custom Grips (Shift-Register) section to Grip Adapters for community-designed grips
    • Expanded Rhino FFB Base specifications with weight, dimensions, PSU rating, cooling, motors, transmission ratio, and encoder resolution
    • Added direct Configurator download link to the Rhino FFB Base page
    • Fixed 86BLF03 single kit price from 299 to 229 EUR in DIY Motor Kits
    • Standardized brand name to VPforce (lowercase f) across all product pages
    • Updated all documentation links from vpforcecontrols.com to vpforce.eu
    • Fixed WinWing capitalization across Rhino manual pages

  • March 16, 2026:

    • Added Autopilot Oscillation with FFB section documenting DCS autopilot pitch/roll oscillation caused by the simulator’s autopilot-FFB feedback loop, with diagnostic steps and workarounds

  • February 27, 2026:

    • Added Technical Specifications section to the Monster Rhino Kitbase page with motor torque constant (Kt), drive current limit, computed motor shaft torque, and per-gear-ratio peak torque at the stick (~15.2 N·m at 60T/15T, ~18.3 N·m at 72T/15T)
    • Updated TheAmazinGreat 86 Motor FFB Base torque section with a full per-motor, per-gear-ratio table including 86BLF03 (Kt 0.110 N·m/A, ~13-16 N·m) and 86BLF04 (Kt 0.127 N·m/A, ~15-18 N·m) calculated from motor specs

  • February 24, 2026:

    • Added [DCS Force Feedback Fix (dinput8 wrapper)][dcs-force-feedback-fix-dinput8-wrapper] section in troubleshooting documenting the community dinput8 wrapper that fixes FFB being sent to wrong devices (vJoy, pedals, collective) and FFB effects dying after a USB reconnect mid-mission

  • February 7, 2026:

    • Updated RHINO Maintenance with warnings about fragile Molex Picoblade contacts, added gimbal stem screws as a potential source of clicking noise, and included an introduction for the grip mount head replacement section

  • 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:

  • November 13, 2025:

  • 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:

  • November 6, 2025:

  • 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