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What’s wrong with game controllers? They are built to be ergonomic and in use for extended periods of time. Also a lot of people are already familiar with how t
by justsid 3y ago
What’s wrong with game controllers? They are built to be ergonomic and in use for extended periods of time. Also a lot of people are already familiar with how to use them.
Not saying we should replace every bespoke interface with a game controller, but using a game controller isn’t necessarily bad either.
- stringfood 3y ago[dead]
- staircasebug 3y agoGood point. Might be nice to have some redundancy if a game controller is used for a mission critical component, but apparently, the US military approves. https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/19/16333376/us-navy-military-xbox-360-controller https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/19/16333376/us-navy-military...
- TheCleric 3y agoThe key here to me is they use it for periscopes. An important function, to be sure, but no one is dying if the periscope controller fails. That isn't the same for the controller on the submarine where it controls lateral movement, which is critically important when going near a shipwreck or other hazards.
- MisterTea 3y ago> What’s wrong with game controllers? They are made for living rooms and not salt water marine environments.
- boppo1 3y ago>What’s wrong with game controllers? I saw a video where he said they used the controllers' built-in bluetooth. Bluetooth is anything but mission-critical. Imagine a disconnect when you're trying to decelerate.