Introducing the VPC WarBRD

May I ask how compares this base to the T-50 and the Warthog base in terms of stick precision / smoothness / durability?

May I ask how compares this base to the T-50 and the Warthog base in terms of stick precision / smoothness / durability?

I have the hard springs on there and I still can make very small adjustments. You can basically fly the aircraft using your fingers, it does not take much force at all to make any manuevers. Making small adjustments is a lot easier.

But this is the whole point of my posts. It will not stay fully inserted. I have lined it up and pressed and pushed as much as I can. It will not stay in the base connector.

And my point (based on your comment on Sajarov's picture, comment which I quoted above) is that, while you might think you are fully inserting the connector, in reality you might not fully insert it. If that is the case, then it does not stay in place because it is not fully inserted.

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And my point (based on your comment on Sajarov's picture, comment which I quoted above) is that, while you might think you are fully inserting the connector, in reality you might not fully insert it. If that is the case, then it does not stay in place because it is not fully inserted.

I will unscrew the two small screws and try to lift the wire from the base and see if I can have my hand on it while I hold the base horizontal and try to connect that way.

I know it's not rocket science here but I've tried so many times already. I've never had any such trouble connecting any other type of wires or plugs and I've built several computer's, took a part a lot of electronics, put them back without issue. Something is off here either from the grip's cable or the base's connector.

I do appreciate all the help everyone here has been providing. I will wait and see when virpil replies to my ticket. Maybe they have some tricks I can try to get this right. Would really like to fly some more but for now I guess I can take a break .

Is this base compatible with the cougar stick?

And will it be compatible with the new hornet stick?

Is this base compatible with the cougar stick?

And will it be compatible with the new hornet stick?

I'd assume because the warthog grip is compatible so should the new hornet grip...once it's released we'll know for sure....

From their site...

The VPC WarBRD Base is compatible with the following grips:

★ VPC MongoosT-50 Grip

★ VPC Constellation Delta Grip

★ VPC WarBRD Grip

★ TM Warthog Grip

I'd assume because the warthog grip is compatible so should the new hornet grip...once it's released we'll know for sure....

 

From their site...

 

The VPC WarBRD Base is compatible with the following grips:

 

★ VPC MongoosT-50 Grip

★ VPC Constellation Delta Grip

★ VPC WarBRD Grip

★ TM Warthog Grip

That's why i'm asking, because the cougar is not mentioned.

But it's not mentioned also in the T-50 base, though it is compatible with it.

Is this base compatible with the cougar stick?

And will it be compatible with the new hornet stick?

If the Virpil site doesn't state that the Cougar is compatible, then I assume it isn't. The cougar is pretty old so I guess no testing was carried out.

Technically since Cougar grips use the same "shift register" (CD4021) of Warthog grip, no reason for don't work in VPC bases since their firmware support this circuit - same used in T50/Delta grips, but in doubt wait someone test. :)

With CD4021 "shift register" even "Alien" grip work:

https://imgur.com/a/wPJ2T

Yeay, I got my shipping confirmation! And it's due to arrive about 2-3 days after I leave for a 3 week trip... To the place where I actually want to take the stick!!!

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Haven't heard from vpc about my grip not staying connected to the warBRD base. Last email I got from them was from Aug 13th so I just sent another message in the ticket on their site yesterday.

Those that have opened tickets before, how long before they were closed? Do they get closed automatically? They are probably busy because once they replied the replies were very quick I must admit.

Yeay, I got my shipping confirmation! And it's due to arrive about 2-3 days after I leave for a 3 week trip... To the place where I actually want to take the stick!!!

 

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What date did you order?

What date did you order?

16th of May, 2018, allegedly.

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Haven't heard from vpc about my grip not staying connected to the warBRD base. Last email I got from them was from Aug 13th so I just sent another message in the ticket on their site yesterday.

 

Those that have opened tickets before, how long before they were closed? Do they get closed automatically? They are probably busy because once they replied the replies were very quick I must admit.

I was affected by the initial cam problems with the T-50, and, from memory, that was sorted out within 24hrs, 48 at most (they sent a new set of cams at no cost).

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Anyone know how to fix the Error device pcb error?

I downloaded the new vpc light software and opened it as administrator. I clicked on the device id at the top and selected load device. It loaded then refreshed but now I get "Error device pcb" and windows is not even recognizing the warBRD base and mt-50.

Restarted the PC, tried all my USB ports, tried a usb 2.0 hub and a powered usb 3.0 hub as well and it will not be recognized.

I already have a ticket open with vpc about the previous issue which the engineer has not got back to me on Skype.

Is there a way to reset the warBRD base or something ?

Jump on to Discord. Virpil have their own channel

Jump on to Discord. Virpil have their own channel

Edit: Here's the pins you have to short if your warBRD ever gets goofed up while using new software or windows 10 USB issues.

Delivery attempted to my PO Box @ about 7:30am on the 28th of Aug. This would be about when the boarding call for my flight was announced. So typical!!!

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I've had my Warbird base on order since 17 July, 2018 and, per Virpil's last announcement, probably won't see my Warbird until October at the earliest.

I hope it's worth the wait, which at this point is just hard to believe.

All I can say is that if you want one of their controllers, don't expect it this year.

Which announcement was that?

Oh disregard. Just read it on their website. So their email to me the other day saying a target date of end of September for a Canadian customer looks to be WAY off. Ordered mine Aug 14

Is there a way to save your bindings for the stick once you recalibrate? It seems dcs bindings get wiped each time my grip gets disconnected and once I get it connected again I want to recalibrate it but I end up loosing my bindings.

I found the profiles saved in my dcs user files so I noticed now all I have to do is load them in. Was wondering if there was a way to skip this step?

I actually had to use some electrical tape on the mt 50 grip connector cable and the warBRD base connector to keep the grip from becoming disconnected. Never got that issue solved, but for now it seems to be holding because I haven't been flying much due to this.

I got my shipping confirmation (ordered on 7/10)

....Is there anything you guy's can think of that I need to be aware of before it gets here ....Like up dates to the firmware and what not?

Hi guys - We've been working on creating some clear how-to guides for our products, the first one has just been uploaded showing how to change the cams and springs on the VPC WarBRD base!

Just picked up mine after it has been sitting at the post office for the last 3 weeks (it arrived pretty much as my flight was boarding to SE Asia). The mechanism feels *really* nice!

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