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I realize some cars have a type of 'black box' already, but it seems that with the potential for software problems, a expanded black box that stores vastly grea
by marze 17y ago
I realize some cars have a type of 'black box' already, but it seems that with the potential for software problems, a expanded black box that stores vastly greater amounts of data would make sense.
In this case, the computer controls the throttle (no direct mechancial linkage) so it is crazy that the software does not give the brake priority if it believes both are being engaged. A simple 'high braking pressure' sensor that overrides the throttle would be simple enough to be almost immune to any software glitch.
- ErrantX 17y agoA simple 'high braking pressure' sensor that overrides the throttle would be simple enough to be almost immune to any software glitch. Fair point. Though pretty much any Engineer (myself included) will tell you that "almost immune" is pretty much a synonym for "bound to happen" :)
- nitrogen 17y agoI hope that it is a "high braking pressure" rather than "foot glances the brake pedal" sensor, as I was looking forward to one day learning to heel-toe.
- TeHCrAzY 17y agoIt's not that hard. Give it a go somewhere quiet and out of the way, and then just take it easy and practice, I was a few weeks before it was second nature. Just make sure you can actually pull it off in your car before trying it near traffic/children/animals/police.
- sliverstorm 17y agoHis point is that you can't heel-toe if brakes kills or misfires the engine (as it often does in karts)
- mattmcknight 17y agoUntil you are pulling out into an intersection and the brake sensor misfires, preventing you from accelerating out of danger. I prefer the physical off switch.
- jcromartie 17y ago> A simple 'high braking pressure' sensor that overrides the throttle VWs have had this for a while. I've heard it called the "drive-by-wire fun police."