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Robotics developers, startups, and resalers furiously shopping for new HID peripherals (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by ruffsl@programming.dev to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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That Logitech joystick model was a staple HID (Human Interface Device) and wireless peripheral for many robotics researchers and corporations. Pairing and range was better than any 2010's Bluetooth, and more compatible than OEM or hobby grade RF controllers. So many ROS projects used those. If both Xbox and PS DualShock controllers get cought amidst similar public ridicule, then we'll have nothing left! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ™ƒ

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[โ€“] julianh@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I remember using them in my high school robotics club. And honestly, I think the controller was probably one of the least sketchy things about the sub. Lots of fields use game controllers to handle equipment since they're well designed for that. There were many other things that were far worse.

[โ€“] ruffsl@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Yep, I've seen reporting of Navy's using them for controlling periscopes on submarines (now that most are drive by wire), or Air forces using them for piloting drones, as well as for teleoperated robotic thoracic surgeries.

The widespread user familiarity and benefits in transferable hand coordination skills with common gaming based HID economics is hard to refute. Although, I'm guessing the market for safety certified joysticks will uptick.

[โ€“] Belgdore@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ok, but how many of those projects will result in death if one of the thumb sticks gets stuck or if the Bluetooth loses signal?

[โ€“] auv_guy@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

If it results in death when the controller stops working, you have a serious issue with the system architecture and should work on that instead of trying to improve the controller.

[โ€“] wheresyourshoe@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I just feel like maybe you shouldn't use Bluetooth when it's life and death.

[โ€“] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That wasn't the dumb part of that submersible. Game controllers are actually really good at what they do. The dumb part is that it was built like an airplane.