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A part of me is anxious that all this touch screen stuff is less reliable than old fashioned controls and we'll have a F-35-like problem with SpaceX's more prog
by drzaiusapelord 11y ago
A part of me is anxious that all this touch screen stuff is less reliable than old fashioned controls and we'll have a F-35-like problem with SpaceX's more progressive ideas: too much new stuff all at once that's not battle tested meaning delays, issues, workarounds, risk, etc.
I like to think there's a middle-ground between the Space Shuttle's cockpit and the Dragon design. Falling back to old school switches and displays should be an option I suppose.
- kybernetikos 11y agoI heard a rumor that the touch screens are all on something like velcro, and can quickly be removed and old-school mechanical switches are underneath. No idea if it's true, but I guess that's the sort of middle ground you're talking about?
- drzaiusapelord 11y agoYeah, I'm assuming the wall panels come off or something and those touchscreens are just a nice UI to a more mechanical system. I just can't imagine relying on touchscreens for space travel.
- TrevorJ 11y agoSwitches also have another advantage: you can use them in limited visibility situations. Also, good luck hitting the right spot on a touch screen during ANY kind of high-G situation. Terrible idea.