Comment on The Steam Deck Is Now Being Used To Control Mars Rovers
RicoBerto@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 week ago
It’s a fully functional pc that can run any software you need, with built in controls that are ergonomic and familiar to almost any potential user. It’s basically perfect for controlling things. Saw a guy on YouTube using it to control industrial robots or something since you can use the back grips as a dead-mans switch.
dmir@gehirneimer.de 1 week ago
I think capacitor sensors might make better dead-man switches here, especially with chords (requiring both being active at the same time), as holding the grip buttons feels kinda tiring quickly and awkward to my hands.
But it's still so cool.
xthexder@l.sw0.com 1 week ago
Capacitive buttons can get pressed by drops of water, so I personally think the physical buttons are better for a safety system.
dmir@gehirneimer.de 1 week ago
Yeah, good point, hadn't thought of that.