Re:The benefits of “low tech” user interfaces
by meristem on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @11:46AM
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I recall a Car Talk episode many years ago where the discussion about BMW’s big knob for multiple functions was filled with negative statements. Tactile feedback and navigation were issues.
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Re:The benefits of “low tech” user interfaces
by bombela on Wednesday May 25, 2022 @03:25PM
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I have a 20y old BMW with the idrive knob. I find it excellent. This is because the knob contains a motor to simulate various detent and other virtual stops. So you actually have a really fine tactile feedback. You can navigate menus without looking the screen.
It can act as a spring, a rotary encoder, a joystick, small detent, big detent, etc.