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Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by tyrbo »

the_angry_angel wrote: post #426
radium3d wrote: post #403

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The wipers wipe automatically when the camera detects rain on the windshield. If you want to do a window clean you just push the button on the end of the blinker handle on the left of the steering wheel. It's one of the few physical buttons of the 3.

How well does the auto wipe behave on Tesla’s? I’ve owned multiple cars with the feature over the last 10 years - the only one which has ever got it close was a Lexus (quite some time ago). The rest I’ve had and still need to constantly police.

I haven't had to manually turn on the wipers, but I have had to turn them off on one or two occasions when the computer _thought_ it was raining for some reason.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by chemmail »

kerkeslager wrote: post #355

I want a well-put-together electric car that's completely analog from the user's perspective . There's not a single user-facing digital feature I've ever seen on a car that I wanted, and in fact most of them make things worse. Obviously there's some non-user-facing stuff, i.e. all-wheel-drive, which computerization has revolutionized. But any user-facing stuff is just awful. I want an electric car, but I don't want t…

The drive system is seperate from the screen MCU. If it crashes, the car still drives fine.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by m-i-l »

muzika wrote: post #248
tidepod12 wrote: post #109

Bit of a bad look that the video clip showing Smart Summon shows the Tesla driving the wrong direction down a one-way lane... This might be a situation where Tesla Smart Summon works only when Tesla's are still rare. In areas where they are more common, I imagine a traffic jam of confused driverless Teslas trying to move past each other but get stuck in a small lane like the one in the video.

The rumor is that there is a patent for speed sign recognition that Tesla refuses to pay money for.

How did MobilEye manage to patent reading speed signs? Firstly, computers reading a number has plenty of prior art, and secondly, how can one company be allowed to have a monopoly on important public safety announcements?

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by chemmail »

darpa_escapee wrote: post #404
radium3d wrote: post #380

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Tesla 3 owner here. Beyond tapping up / down temperature arrows I don't ever need to touch my A/C settings and it remembers my settings when I pick my profile (and soon it will recognize me automatically) so I think it's less annoying than analog setup personally.

Tesla owners are known to be willing put up with things other car owners aren't. I don't want to fool around with a touchscreen in traffic.

I also want to complain how Lamborginis have no manual transmission. Don't wanna drive something that boring.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by alex_young »

chemmail wrote: post #482
kerkeslager wrote: post #355

I want a well-put-together electric car that's completely analog from the user's perspective . There's not a single user-facing digital feature I've ever seen on a car that I wanted, and in fact most of them make things worse. Obviously there's some non-user-facing stuff, i.e. all-wheel-drive, which computerization has revolutionized. But any user-facing stuff is just awful. I want an electric car, but I don't want t…

The drive system is seperate from the screen MCU. If it crashes, the car still drives fine.

As an M3 user I can confirm.

Boy is it a thrill driving a car you have no instrumentation for! You can't even see how fast you're going.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by StavrosK »

chemmail wrote: post #482
kerkeslager wrote: post #355

I want a well-put-together electric car that's completely analog from the user's perspective . There's not a single user-facing digital feature I've ever seen on a car that I wanted, and in fact most of them make things worse. Obviously there's some non-user-facing stuff, i.e. all-wheel-drive, which computerization has revolutionized. But any user-facing stuff is just awful. I want an electric car, but I don't want t…

The drive system is seperate from the screen MCU. If it crashes, the car still drives fine.

I think the GP is just rallying against digital interfaces, which is fair. Physical buttons and dials have far superior UX for cars.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by StavrosK »

babuskov wrote: post #472
xedeon wrote: post #443

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Geez people. It's NOT a submenu.. You just move the scroll-wheel up and down or push it to turn it on/off. It's that simple. It's also the default behavior. Here: https://youtu.be/_eyxkzaNZX0 Do you get it now? Taking your hands off the steering wheel involves more steps compared to this.

> Taking your hands off the steering wheel involves... Taking your hands off the steering wheel has never been a problem. Taking your eyes off the road is. That being said, if you want to set a certain temperature with analog controls, you still need to look at the number (showing the degrees). Still, in other cars you can see that number all the time, you don't have to go into some menu. There is a dedicated physica…

I avoid looking at the number by turning the dial all the way down (so I know where it is) and then up to where I want it.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by xedeon »

kabes wrote: post #475
xedeon wrote: post #420

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It's very intriguing indeed... I always thought the HN demographic is a pretty smart bunch, because I often learn quite a bit from the comment section. I don't get all of the anti-Tesla vitriol, I'm honestly curious what fuels it. It's like all objectivity get's thrown out the window.

It goes both ways. Tesla, just like Apple, has kind of a hype around which polarizes discussions in both ways. While some people criticize them too much I don't understand how they get away with the $6000 scam the FSD kit is. I don't think a less hyped brand would get away that.

> I don't understand how they get away with the $6000 scam the FSD kit is. I don't think a less hyped brand would get away that.

This is exactly the kind of vitriol I was talking about... "FSD" now has Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon (with v10 it now comes to YOU! https://youtu.be/9cuJATedvDk a Tesla exclusive feature?) Autopark and Auto Lane Change.

If you option these on other similarly priced cars, the bundle will be priced either the same or probably even more.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by Angostura »

kerkeslager wrote: post #355

I want a well-put-together electric car that's completely analog from the user's perspective . There's not a single user-facing digital feature I've ever seen on a car that I wanted, and in fact most of them make things worse. Obviously there's some non-user-facing stuff, i.e. all-wheel-drive, which computerization has revolutionized. But any user-facing stuff is just awful. I want an electric car, but I don't want t…

I'd amend this a bit. I'm happy with digital read-outs, however driver input should in most cases through an analogue knob or switch.

I love Carplay in my car, but I'm luck enough ti have physical volume and next/last track button on a steering wheel stalk.

Re: Tesla Software Version 10.0

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Post by Angostura »

the_angry_angel wrote: post #426
radium3d wrote: post #403

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The wipers wipe automatically when the camera detects rain on the windshield. If you want to do a window clean you just push the button on the end of the blinker handle on the left of the steering wheel. It's one of the few physical buttons of the 3.

How well does the auto wipe behave on Tesla’s? I’ve owned multiple cars with the feature over the last 10 years - the only one which has ever got it close was a Lexus (quite some time ago). The rest I’ve had and still need to constantly police.

Works OK on my 2016 Seat Alhambra. There's a little control that lets you adjust frequency/sensitivity on the wiper stalk.
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