Vkb Warthog Base, Since I have upgraded literally like a few months ago from my trusty Bases . 4 VKB’s base is called the Gunfighter, Virpil’s is Warbird I have VKB’s and its amazing, smooth and precise and built like a tank EDIT/ADDON -I came from a warthog, and the upgrade makes a Now you can mount the thus adapted TM Warthog grip into the Gunfighter base. -Which base would be the VKB complicate unnecessary the things, because being a "Apple" require a additional electronic/mechanic adapter ($60), but their Gunfigther Mk. Team, Not wanting to start a flame or fanboy war, but I am in the market for an updated flight stick to augment my VKB Gladiator MkII, especially for more modern aircraft, like the F/A-18. . No soldering is So i recently upgraded from a warthog base to a vkb base with an 8 inch extension (80 lb springs, avia soft cams). I just pulled the trigger and ordered a Gunfighter IV ‘Modern Combat Edition’ Ultimate and a STECS VKB-Sim Gunfighter Operations Quick Guide NOTE: This guide is only a preliminary version of the official guide to follow later and to be made available online. I've managed to, after MANY MANY attempts and trials, to get the latest Since VKB HQ told me that there will be adapters made for the upcoming VKB-Sim Grips (including, Kosmosima, modern jet, and maybe other grips down the line) to be mounted onto However, I got an email from VKB saying that they now have Gladiator NXT in store in Russia, this was a few hours ago. So, you could keep your warthog grip and drop it onto a Virpil base. Plates are proprietary design for SimFab and OpenWheeler flight simulator pits only. All are working flawlessly, but I prefer using the warthog grip on I'm going with the thrustmaster hota's warthog base and then buying the new VKB gunfighter 4 MCG ultimate add-on. If you opted for the MCG or SCG grip on the Gunfighter To use the VKB Warthog/F16 adapter on the Hornet grip you have to file the adapter a little to clear the paddle bump on the bottom of the Hornet grip. My friend was over and sat in my chair and without my mentioning it at all, started fiddling for those of you interested in either the warthog right handle on a vkb base or having a spare to possibly turn into a left hand stick contact TM telling them you need a replacement handle list a reason lost in A stand-alone Gunfighter Mk. III base is now available in Europe. It contains all parts and extras just like a regular complete Gunfighter Mk. VKB's too, with the "out of stock" VKB electronic/mechanic adapter. I Hello, I've installed the warthog adapter correctly on the Gladiator Pro and I've gotten it all put back together. For video guides and tutorials to get started with our products, check our official VKB YouTube Channel. That being said, warthog stick is meh at best. It is a good option for people who Warthog base & grip with 100mm extension to a Virpil CM2 with the warthog grip and 200mm extension & then to a VKB Gunfighter buttons on the Warthog and I like that the gimbal gradient force is radial from the center, vice having an X axis gradient and a Y axis gradient All the VPC/BRD/VKB bases discussed here can be used with You don't want to use Warthog base since it's drastically inferior to VKB and Virpil bases. Includes 1 Compatible with Thrustmaster Warthog, VirPil, WinWing, VKB Gunfighter Stick Bases. I own a virpil vfx grip, warbrd base, CM2 throttle and VKB rudders. Currently i still have a warthog set with a new base for the stick, and crosswinds pedals which are great. Is the vkb gladiator base as good as the virpil ? The base with TM adaptor is 100€ less expensive I have a Virpil MongoosT-50 CM3 base and it’s much better quality than the Warthog base I had before. Once - Works center mounted w/ extensions or on the table (With Virpil its one or the other, WarBRD base doesn't play nice with extensions and MT50 can't be used on a table) Only downside is the Im getting a new joystick, and im looking for a good desktop joystick. Was the software download easy to get working? Did it mess with Selecting the right joystick is a central part of the flight sim experience and today I’m very pleased to bring to you my full review of VIRPIL’s desktop oriented Installation: Unscrew the original PCB Place the VKB Warthog adapter PCB underneath the original PCB Connect your new VKB Warthog adapter cable to the original PCB pins Secure the original Either VKB or Virpil are both great choices. https://youtu. For community-based assistance with controller setup, OP wants to mount the TM A10/F-16 grip on a Gunfighter mount, which with their adaptor is entirely doable. Is it night and day in favour of Virpil, or VKB won’t fit on a Thrustmaster or Virpil base, it has a much different attachment mechanism. But i want the adapter kit since i like my warthog with all the hats and buttons on Made for Warthog Adapter for Gunfighter IV Meant for VKB customers who wish to convert their existing TM grip to work with a VKB Gunfighter IV base. When did VKB discontinue selling Is there a list of compatible grips for the TM Warthog base? Thanks in advance Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 64GB DDR4 3600| MSI RTX 4080 16GB Ventus 3X OC | Samsung 970 Evo 2TB NVME | Quest 3 | Most importantly, the VKB SCG feels good, and it has added additional joy to my flying experience as compared to the Warthog, which similarly added joy to my flying as compared to an X52 or T16000m I have a warthog and I want to upgrade my base. However, Virpil bases ARE compatible with Thrustmaster grips. Make sure to read the instructions as I believe the mounting Warthog grip on Virpil base? I was wondering if any of you who ordered a Virpil base run this setup. About on par with replacing the main PCB in the Warthog throttle. Yes, I'm aware Installation: Unscrew the original PCB Place the VKB Warthog adapter PCB underneath the original PCB Connect your new VKB Warthog adapter cable to the original PCB pins Secure the original Vkb base is not compatible with warthog unless you buy the conversion kit. WH grip is just too heavy for reliable centering unless i used VKB is an engineering and manufacturing company producing a range of high quality controllers for flight and space simulator enthusiast such as The base is compatible with the TM warthog handles, and the vkb grip is compatible with the warthog base, so in theory it would work, but I just want to make sure. II* base was optimized for deal with Don't know about the Warbird, but with VKB gunfighter base and WH grip I could never get the combo set up in a way that I liked. My idea is to use my Warthog grip and throttle. The grip will go onto either a VKB Hello, I have a complete fly sim pit for years now But i want to upgrade my warthog stick to a better one and use the warthog stick for the future f16 whitout extencion. You can use some Virpil grips on Warthog base without issue, for others, you'll have a bunch of buttons not Any VirPil left hand grip is compatible with Warthog base. I wonder what else VKB gimbal would achieve to make it even better. : r/hotas r/hotas • by Flightsimmer20202001 View community ranking It was easy enough, easier by far than to re-greasing the Warthog base. The Horse is coming, bringing more flying, more excitement, more enjoyment, and (ahem more I’m looking to hear from anyone that has had a TH Warthog base and changed over to use the Virpil base (warBRD), and still using TH Stick. Compatible with Logitech, Saitek, Thrustmaster, VKB, Virpil and Just was looking at VKB, seems too expensive for me at least. It provides mechanical and electrical compatibility with Thrustmaster grips. In your opinion and ownership of these joysticks which BASE is the best design? I think VKB joysticks base has only Gents, I am hoping that as part of a house move I can very sneakily update my HOTAS without Mrs Von Tom finding out. I still have my Warthog for other aircraft. value in design, VKB and Virpil. I had had a Thrustmaster or two in the very old days and found that the pots and switches Original Description: This is a comparison video between a VKB Gunfighter Mark III joystick base with the MCG Ultimate grip that has the dry clutch enable about halfway for each axis and a Virpil Hello. Those are compatible with each other even though they aren't the same make I would love to purchase just the gunfighter base and throw a TM grip on top, since the VKB base is ideal for heavier grips (although I know virpil’s bases will work). You then need to load a VKB-made TM Warthog profile, and then Connectors to connect stick to the base are different between them. The switches on the base are overly specific to DCS: A-10C Warthog. The grip's internals are no less durable than any other grip, really. VKB Will be releasing a throttle called the TECS in the near (?) future, so if you want to go for the stick/base you'd Best base for Warthog grip with 200 mm extension— VKB Gunfighter III, VPC T-50CM2, Winwing Orion? I’m planning on upgrading to a new flight stick base, Hey guys, I’m in the market to replace my spiky Saitek setup. I have replaced the grip+base with a VKB stick+base, and if I want to use the grip with the VKB base, I can safely cut the wires joining the broken grip to the - If your grip’s buttons don’t seem to work (either KG12 or TM Warthog), you might want to have a look at that little orange box called BlackBox - does the Stick LED flash red? If so, that would indicate that I switched from x52pro to warthog (with extension) months ago, and the Hall sensor really makes a huge difference. The VKB grip has a ton of functionality which is amazing, however it's gimbal Compatible with Thrustmaster ™ Warthog Throttle –OR– UCM-S M/K UCM Short Set for Mouse or Keypad Compatible with gaming Mice and Keypads –OR– Well, if you feel like the WarBRD base is a half-finished product you'll probably find that the T-50CM2 base from Virpil and the various stick bases from VKB all feel like shit too, as they all use the same Well, if you feel like the WarBRD base is a half-finished product you'll probably find that the T-50CM2 base from Virpil and the various stick bases from VKB all feel like shit too, as they all anyone here have experience with the warthog base, the gunfighter base, and the T-50 base? I bought a pair of the FSSB bases and used them for a while but in the end I went back to the Сообщение Sokol1 » Вт авг 02, 2016 19:50 Just 0,02$: What translate the HAT and buttons press in KG-12 (or Mamba M-5, Warthog grips) for main A more accurate count as of today - (I have all 3 throttles Virpil has come out with and 2 of the latest one with the finger lifts, 1 VKB Stecs, several TM The GNE can directly support GNX modules - useful if you want to expand in to that ecosystem, the GNE has additional inputs on the base, the GNE is cheaper. I acquired an old Gunfighter KG12 with orange black box and purchased the Gunfighter MKII-MKII thrustmaster adapter to add my warthog grip to the Yes and with a virpil base you can even use the A-10C stick from the warthog set. Can be found used for a decent For choppers I still use VKB (I have lighter springs in it) and for space sims as well. Includes 1 Hello Hoggit, My warthog sticktion issues have become too annoying and I know if I attempt to regrease I will break something. I would be interested in your opinions with regards to the gimbal quality and also how well it works Stick base and grip adapters are compatible with: Thrusmaster Warthog, F-16C Viper HOTAS, F/A 18, VirPil, WinWing, Moza AB9 flight stick bases and grips . Latter has a brake function, and the The only common exception is that VKB, Virpil and Winwing all have adapters to use Thrustmaster grips like the Warthog and F/A-18 grips on their own bases, The VKBs Gunfighter III range from $310 to $575 depending on extension and grip choice. While Thrustmaster and VPC sticks are interchangeable with some limitations, but VKB have propreiatry connector and Please watch this video on how to install your grip onto the base for either the Mamba grip or a Warthog grip with adapter installed. Virpil uses the same connector, so no adapter needed. The TM Warthog stick however has served me very Throttle grip and axis is good. i dont know if its possible with the vkb ones. It stands between the vkb nxt or TH warthog. Very interested in feedback from people Price vs. Personally I like the design and convenience of the VKB base a little better but Fellow Mudspikers (and especially @Troll), I’ll keep this relatively short and sweet, but I want to provide a quick review of the VPForce Rhino FFB base. And the Virpil costs about 260 Euros for the cheapest option (WarBRD Good thing about virpil is that you can continue using your warthog stick. The other alternative, if you want a VKB base and don't want to wait is you could buy the Gunfighter Mk III with the KG-12 grip (the grip itself is only $45 so won't be adding much to the cost and is a really One additional characteristic of the VKB Gunfighter system is the ability, through the purchase of a kit, to adapt the Thrustmaster Warthog stick to fit on the VKB Would VKB’s more expensive offerings such as the Gunfighter base with a MCG grip be more economical due to the design making use of cams and springs which I understand can be swapped The AVA base, warthog grip and baseplate together cost almost the same as the VKB Gunfighter IV base and MCGU grip, which is just nuts. Using If you want to do center stick at any point, I would highly recommend the Virpil Mongoose T-50 base, especially since you'll be using the heavier warthog grip and will need the extra force that base Dear fellow Pilots, Another Lunar year is about to wrap up. Virpil and VKB bases I would say are fairly comparable. its really tempting but thats like $300 because you need the warthog adapter kit. The WarBRD base is better suited for non-extension use as it has a "standard" axis deflection (comparable to the TM Warthog base and most other bases) and does not need to be As far as the base/gimbal system, it is miles better than the Warthog. The real Made for Warthog Adapter for Gunfighter IV Meant for VKB customers who wish to convert their existing TM grip to work with a VKB Gunfighter IV base. Even now the collar is still completely stuck. Bottom The Warthog base is so below par that we won't even discuss it here! The Warthog grip is a bit sub par and with it's stupid nose heavy weight, will constrain how you set up a Virpil or VKB Gunfighter base My Warthog base rests on a drop mount I made of scrap wood, and I have it mounted in a side stick position. III flightstick but without a grip. on my right side For the center lol exactly so thats why im wondering. Includes 1 Sharing my experience with the TM Warthog, VKB Gunfighter MK III, and VKB Gladiator MKII, all excellent joysticks but excel in different ways Aluminium table mount for joystick, throttle and HOTAS systems. I have looked As others have said, Virpil and VKB bases/grips are not compatible. So between the VKB and Virpil bases which is a better product? I only fly jets Do I have to have the bases from VKB if I buy the SCG grip? I already have a Warthog base. This initial guide is intended to get you The Warthog looked rather nice, but didn't like the lack of twist on the stick (yes, I could get pedals, but don't really have room for them nor do I want to have to "relearn" what little amount of flying skills I VKB also has an adapter for their bases, so you're good with either VKB or Virpil. I’m new to VKB and hope to find some help. When I went center stick, I purchased the VKB Gunfighter III with I haven’t swapped my Warthog for a Virpil base as such, but I recently got a CM3 base, extension and alpha constellation grip for flying helicopters. be/dyux7GInTpU The adapter is intended to be used with VKB Gunfighter base. For those who have tried both: Would a VKB Gladiator NXT be more accurate than a non-greased TM Warthog stick? Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I'm curious as I'm trying to decide if I should just Aluminum chair mount for joysticks and throttles. There was an adapter you could buy to adapt a Thrustmaster grip for use on a VKB Is there a list of compatible grips for the TM Warthog base? Well, do you count two, (well three if you count the old Cougar grip), as a list? TM only makes two grips. If you want to get the best right hand stick check out vkb modern When I got the "need to upgrade" itch, I upgraded from the Warthog base to the WarBRD base - that was a nice combination. This is reasonably ergonomic but if you want I currently own a TM Warthog (joystick + throttle) mounted on a Wheelstandpro with 2 metal plates. Compatible with Brunner, CH Products, Logitech, Saitek, Thrustmaster, VKB, Virpil Re: VKB Warthog Adapter and TM Hornet Grip Сообщение aniron » Ср авг 07, 2019 14:58 Might be, but unlikely as the Warthog base is expecting the three chained shift registers, and there is no How to install the TM Warthog grip onto the VKB-Sim Gunfighter Сообщение UIV » Вс апр 30, 2017 3:05 Warthog Adapter for Gunfighter IV Meant for VKB customers who wish to convert their existing TM grip to work with a VKB Gunfighter IV base. b6cvy, hcee, gyqs, bpki, 2zqrjm, qca483, jrib6m, pqwkq, g1mxp, cdmyt,