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Re:The subtle art of designing physical controls for cars by d1sxeyes on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @05:52AM (#43024047)
One of my favourite dash controls ever was the Saab “Night” mode. Very simple, one press and all of the backlight illumination was turned off except for the absolutely critical controls (speed, etc.).

Super useful for reducing distractions while driving at night. Most of the night driving I do today is polluted by light splashing off a central LED on the main console, or dynamic instrumentation on the dash itself. Match that with the blinding headlights manufacturers are wont to put in nowadays and it makes for a much more fatiguing night time driving experience.

I do wonder if it increased the risk of falling asleep at the wheel, but I have no doubt that it improved night vision overall.

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Re:The subtle art of designing physical controls for cars by MontgomeryPi2 on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @07:53AM (#43024926)
...and the Saab cup holder. Not a control per se but always fascinates the odd passenger. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tjVN6p8VkPM
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Re:The subtle art of designing physical controls for cars by d1sxeyes on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @12:30PM (#43027541)
Ahhh memories!
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Re:The subtle art of designing physical controls for cars by Workaccount2 on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @10:21AM (#43026236)
In my old Honda I removed every single dash light except for the clock and radio screen. Even the speedo/tach lights (driving stick makes to much easier to just "feel" your speed). Total bliss driving at night.
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