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Cyclic top MD500 Max

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CockpitSquare overviewA helicopter cyclic grip/top for simulator controls, designed around the MD500 configuration. It includes configurable controls, an aluminum connecting tube, and a Control box 2025 connection for use with compatible cyclic bases.The Archer-SF Cyclic Grip is a helicopter-style flight-simulator control grip with programmable RGB lighting, multiple buttons and gated hats. It attaches to compatible flightstick or force-feedback bases and connects as a USB controller device.
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Helicopters
Helicopters
Compatibility & connections
Supported simulatorsMicrosoft Flight Simulator: MSFS2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator: MSFS2020 DCS World: DCS X-Plane: X-Plane Prepar3D: P3D Other: FSX, FlightGear, WarThunderSimulator compatibility: Compatible with all simulators and games supporting controller inputs
ConnectionsEthernet: 1 LAN cable to Control box 2025; control box includedUSB: Standard USB input device connection
Software requirementsNot specifiedVPC Configuration Software: Available for device configuration; requirement not stated
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Hardware compatibilityMaxFlightStick cyclic bases: Compatible with all MaxFlightStick cyclic bases Other-brand cyclic bases: Requires MaxFlightStick universal adapterVIRPIL WarBRD Series Base: Compatible VIRPIL MongoosT-50 Series Base: Compatible VIRPIL Rotor TCS Collective: Compatible VIRPIL Rotor TCS Plus Collective: Compatible Thrustmaster Warthog Base: Compatible with possible missing or limited functionality Thrustmaster Cougar Base: Compatible with possible missing or limited functionality
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Additional factual detailsGeneration: 6th generation MD500 combat cyclic Configurable controls: 12 configurable buttons: 6 push buttons, 1 switch, and 1 hat switch Grip materials: Standard version uses industrial-grade SLA resin prints; metal version uses aluminum powder-metal printing Connection hardware: Aluminum tube connects to the cyclic base with two boltsControls: 1 dual-stage trigger, 1 safety guard with button input, 3 momentary push buttons, and 5 gated 4-way push hats Lighting: Programmable RGB button-label lighting SKU: VPC-024 Availability: Pre-order; estimated shipping late Q4 2026 Warranty: Two-year warranty