I would like to point out that anyone saying "omg they used a video game controller haha" doesnt understand that this is and has been common practice for many systems in science for a long while. You can program the buttons to whatever function you need them to be it has many buttons and two joy sticks and the best part is they are cheap to buy and replace and they will always be in stock even 20 years later.
Sure, agree 100%, but they are hardened to the target system/environment. No way they are off-the-shelf bluetooth controller for a military rocket launcher
It's mind-blowing to think about how a simple calculator, designed to help students decades ago pass their exams, was more powerful than the computer that landed man on the moon.
I would like to point out that anyone saying "omg they used a video game controller haha" doesnt understand that this is and has been common practice for many systems in science for a long while. You can program the buttons to whatever function you need them to be it has many buttons and two joy sticks and the best part is they are cheap to buy and replace and they will always be in stock even 20 years later.
Imagine using a $20 logitech game controller to fly the space shuttle.
He is right everything from drones to tanks to weapon systems often have controllers. It’s funny to imagine but very real.
Sure, agree 100%, but they are hardened to the target system/environment. No way they are off-the-shelf bluetooth controller for a military rocket launcher
https://psmag.com/social-justice/ground-control-to-major-tim-cook
Thanks, you just confirmed my point.
But now they say: "wE lOsT tHe tEcHnOloGy tO gO bAcK tO tHe mOoN."