Introducing the VPC MongoosT-50

How long after ordering the T50-CM can I expect it to ship?

That`s a good question. I placed an order at the Virpil shop (actually it were two orders) on the 22th of Feb. and still waiting for shipping.

Edit: ok, had a closer look at the shop and found this:

Processing of the order (packing, customs clearance and dispatch) takes 10-14 working days.

That`s a good question. I placed an order at the Virpil shop (actually it were two orders) on the 22th of Feb. and still waiting for shipping.

 

Edit: ok, had a closer look at the shop and found this:

Still waiting my order to ship, maybe im just too used how fast things happen here in Finland.

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You know what pisses my off about the Desk Mount? The empty space between the stick base and the desk. I thought it would be a great place for some additional controls! At first I thought about using some Microchip's PIC (I worked a lot with assembler on 8/16 bits microcontrollers) then I've found Arduino and I've discovered a whole new world (screw you single register 8-bit PIC! :D ).

This is the current result, I'm waiting for the delivery of the rotary encoders (ETA end of March / beginning of April) then I'll open a proper thread in the DIY area of the forum (that's why there's so much empty space in the top box).

Very impressive! Nice idea Karon, looks really good

Slick!

You know what pisses my off about the Desk Mount? The empty space between the stick base and the desk. I thought it would be a great place for some additional controls! At first I thought about using some Microchip's PIC (I worked a lot with assembler on 8/16 bits microcontrollers) then I've found Arduino and I've discovered a whole new world (screw you single register 8-bit PIC! :D ).

 

This is the current result, I'm waiting for the delivery of the rotary encoders (ETA end of March / beginning of April) then I'll open a proper thread in the DIY area of the forum (that's why there's so much empty space in the top box).

:thumbup:

Very impressive!!

 

This is the current result, I'm waiting for the delivery of the rotary encoders (ETA end of March / beginning of April) then I'll open a proper thread in the DIY area of the forum (that's why there's so much empty space in the top box).

 

please drop a link here once you started. I always keep up to date with this thread. Awsome! you lalsmost make me want to buy a virpil mounting solution even though I have my own mounting mechanism in place.

well I guess I'm stuck with the soft center cams. I tried to swap them out, but the damn locktight is so set that there is no way. Sat with my soldering iron for 5 minutes trying to heat up the screw and still no way it moved, my screwdriver started to strip the head.

Assinine the amount of locktight they use.

well I guess I'm stuck with the soft center cams. I tried to swap them out, but the damn locktight is so set that there is no way. Sat with my soldering iron for 5 minutes trying to heat up the screw and still no way it moved, my screwdriver started to strip the head.

 

Assinine the amount of locktight they use.

My soldering iron should be hotter than a hair dryer and even after 5 minutes it wouldn't budge.

One of my screws sat particularly tight. I ended up using one of these to remove it:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pcs-Screw-Extractor-Set-Drill-Bits-Broken-Damaged-Bolt-Remover-Accessories-Kit/272437202884?hash=item3f6e85cfc4:g:sNsAAOSw5cNYG8ZQ

Luckily two extra screws were provided with the stick.

One of my screws sat particularly tight. I ended up using one of these to remove it:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5Pcs-Screw-Extractor-Set-Drill-Bits-Broken-Damaged-Bolt-Remover-Accessories-Kit/272437202884?hash=item3f6e85cfc4:g:sNsAAOSw5cNYG8ZQ

 

 

Luckily two extra screws were provided with the stick.

well I guess I'm stuck with the soft center cams. I tried to swap them out, but the damn locktight is so set that there is no way. Sat with my soldering iron for 5 minutes trying to heat up the screw and still no way it moved, my screwdriver started to strip the head.

 

Assinine the amount of locktight they use.

When did you place your order? At the start of Jan we scrapped the Locktite that was previously being used and swapped to a different compound that is intended specifically for serviceable parts and we haven't heard of any issues since!

Shoot me an email at support@virpil.com and we'll try to get you sorted out! :thumbup:

I ordered my T50-CM 9 days ago and STILL haven't received a shipping notice. Why then am I so happy?? Cuz the grip arrived today.

Nice surprise.

I ordered my T50-CM 9 days ago and STILL haven't received a shipping notice. Why then am I so happy?? Cuz the grip arrived today.

Nice surprise.

Dang, guess you guys didn't get as bad as we did down here (ny,pa,nj tri state) with the snow storm today.

So who took over shipping, ups? was it a signature req for ya?

Got here before the weather.

It was a drive by delivery so don't know who took over.

Been over 2 months waiting on parts here. Been a expensive paper weight latley. Have to replace the electronics.

Yesterday I received a shipping info from Virpil shop for the T-50 base after two weeks since I ordered. I made a second order at the same day for the desk mount and asked them via mail if it would be possible to combine those two orders and ship them together. I got an answer that this request will be forwarded to the delivery department. But sadly status of my second order is still "in progress", so I think I will get two shipments.

What surprises me more is the fact, that if you order Virpil products on Amazon Germany they will be send from Lithuania and you don`t have to pay taxes. If you order directly on the Virpil shop it will be send from Belarus and you have to pay taxes. Why isn`t it possible to organize shipments to the EU always from Lithuania?

Why isn`t it possible to organize shipments to the EU always from Lithuania?

Those products alredy passed through customs and their price includes VAT. Not the case if you order from the Belarus shop.

Hi guys I have two questions :

Is it possible to put a warthog grip on the T-50 base ?

What is the actual difference between the standard T50 grip and CM edition?

Yes, you can use the Warthog grip with the T-50 base. That´s what a lot of people do. I´m also planning to use the Warthog grip with the Virpil base.

Differences are listed on the shop side of Virpil:

CM-version:

• Russian Button Labels
  
• Remodeled Brake Lever
  
• Remodeled Flip Trigger
  
• Remodeled Buttons
  
• Black Hats, Main Trigger and Wrist Rest
  

Hi guys I have two questions :

Is it possible to put a warthog grip on the T-50 base ?

Yes and it's very easy and quick. I use the TM WH grip when I fly the A-10C or the KA-50, and the T-50 grip with most other planes. No need for any adapter, no tinkering. Sometimes I swap them during the mission (unplug the USB cable though during the swap).

Yes, you can use the Warthog grip with the T-50 base. That´s what a lot of people do. I´m also planning to use the Warthog grip with the Virpil base.

 

Differences are listed on the shop side of Virpil:

 

CM-version:

 

• Russian Button Labels
  
• Remodeled Brake Lever
  
• Remodeled Flip Trigger
  
• Remodeled Buttons
  
• Black Hats, Main Trigger and Wrist Rest
  

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Check the pictures (old/new grip).