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Oct 1, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
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Doc Block posted:

reminder that SpaceX's crewed capsule uses giant touch screens for controls, with manual buttons for a few things to be used in emergencies.



because those screens won't be hard to use while the craft is vibrating during takeoff/reentry while wearing a spacesuit, no sir. nevermind somebody accidentally brushing up against the panel while in zero-g.

jesus christ

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Oct 1, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
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Endless Mike posted:

elon showed off the model 3 prototype that had no controls or gauges other than a giant ipad slapped onto the dashboard (like, literally, it looks like someone said "oh gently caress where do we put the ipad?" and just stuck it on). everyone said "that's bad where are the real controls and gauges?" elon said "nope that's it" and sure enough, that's it.

lol

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Oct 1, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
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how did that moron get a rocket into space

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Oct 1, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
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i just dont understand how he is even smart enough to have hired the right people

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Oct 1, 2002

by Nyc_Tattoo
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rjmccall posted:

i still have no idea what chris was thinking

i can't imagine he gave a poo poo about huge stacks of cash

yeah i cant imagine a programming job more satisfying than being deeply involved in projects like swift and llvm.

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