How R2 / R3 Scroll Wheels Functions Will Work (From Patent)

[kanundrum]

Assuming it makes it to production seems all well thought out

A manual control assembly includes a multi-modal control mechanism. The manual control assembly further includes a connection socket for housing the multi-modal control mechanism on a steering controller of a vehicle, wherein an interface of the connection socket is connected to a control system for the vehicle. The manual control assembly further includes a first sensor and a second sensor for detecting actuation of the multi-modal control mechanism, wherein the first sensor is positioned orthogonal to the second sensor to detect a force applied to the multi-modal control mechanism. The manual control assembly further includes a control module for generating, based on the actuation, input signals to be transmitted to the control system to control one or more components of the vehicle.

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[SANZC02]

Assuming it makes it to production seems all well thought out

A manual control assembly includes a multi-modal control mechanism. The manual control assembly further includes a connection socket for housing the multi-modal control mechanism on a steering controller of a vehicle, wherein an interface of the connection socket is connected to a control system for the vehicle. The manual control assembly further includes a first sensor and a second sensor for detecting actuation of the multi-modal control mechanism, wherein the first sensor is positioned orthogonal to the second sensor to detect a force applied to the multi-modal control mechanism. The manual control assembly further includes a control module for generating, based on the actuation, input signals to be transmitted to the control system to control one or more components of the vehicle.

Nice find.

 

[kanundrum]

Nice find.

Carpal Tunnel will be LIT AF on these!

 

[JoeGun13]

What is the difference between Press and Push?

 

[MountainBikeDude]

Is this a preview of Energy App 2.0 via a patent

 

[photontorque]

One of the few (very few) frustrations I have about Rivian is how everything is buried in touchscreen menus. Seems contrary to safety studies that show taking your eyes off the road for a touch screen are a safety hazard. If this design allows largely tactile control of functions that would otherwise be touchscreen based, that's a huge win in my book.

Plus, there's a fighting chance I could convince my wife to get an R3 with this kind of control -- she hates the touchscreen more than I do, currently the only obstacle to us being a full Rivian household.

 

[kanundrum]

What is the difference between Press and Push?

I assume press down, push/pull up from the back

 

[SANZC02]

What is the difference between Press and Push?

I’ve heard it explained as push is short and press is continuous, not sure if this is how they define it though.

 

[Viking80]

Damn 700+ miles of range!!!

 

[Rizzian]

Good lord, I wish R2 had "ride height" as pictured in the patent drawings - One of my favorite things about my R1S, but I'm pretty sure the variable height air suspension was the first to go when they were trying to make a more affordable vehicle.

 

[cohall]

Ride height adjustment and customizable power/torque. Very intriguing...

 

[savethemanual]

You know they're cooking up some goodies for these next generation of vehicles, can't wait!

 

[kanundrum]

Ride height adjustment and customizable power/torque. Very intriguing...

We can only hope!

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

Ride height adjustment and customizable power/torque. Very intriguing...

I'm not a suspension guru, is there a way to allow for suspension height adjustment without an air suspension? Obviously they can still have adaptive dampeners without the complex system from R1, but I can't see how the suspension height would be adjustable without an air system.

 

[savethemanual]

Perhaps an air suspension will be an option on higher price models?

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