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Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is)

Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is) on HackerTube: recommended by 1 Hacker News commenter across 1 month, 2021–2024.

Technology Connections explains why car turn signals appear to drift out of sync at stoplights and how thermal and other flasher designs work. It also covers how synchronization could be achieved.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Referenced as a typical example of the channel's hacker-eye view of everyday technology, and for its flasher explanation.

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2021–2024
“The TC channel is definitely a hacker's eye view in to all the technologies that we take for granted every day.”
— bcjordan, Sep 2022, in “Interest in heat pumps has increased dramatically in recent years”

What HN commenters said

3 Hacker News comments link this video. Each one links back to its thread.

bcjordanSep 2022Strongly recommends

Came here to post this :D The TC channel is definitely a hacker's eye view in to all the technologies that we take for granted every day. Tons of fascinating tech history covered, too. Other fun ones: - a defense of the simple drip coffee maker [link] - why do the turn signals not sync up when you're at a stop light? ▶ this video - how humidifiers work and ehy the simple swamp cooler style are pretty ideal [link] - why dishwasher detergent packs are stupid (use powder/liquid) and why you should use the pre-wash slot and not bother pre rinsing your plates [link] - why do light switches click? [link]

in “Interest in heat pumps has increased dramatically in recent years” · View on HN

DweditJun 2024Cites it

There's a video by Technology Connections all about turn signals: ▶ this video Demonstrates thermal-based flashers as well as capacitor-based flashers. They are clicking because metal is moving and hitting metal.

in “Apple II graphics: More than you wanted to know” · View on HN

beeboopDec 2021Cites it

please please don't: ▶ this video I refuse to drive at night anymore. Headlights are way too bright and a big reason is people putting poorly made and poorly aimed aftermarket headlights on.

in “Toyota 'reviewing' key fob remote start subscription plan after blowback” · View on HN

Topics & tags

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesElectronics & circuit designMechanical & precision engineeringturn signalsflasher relaysautomotiveelectronicstechnology connections