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Ford engineer Zach Nelson has designed a ‘smart’ shift knob that vibrates when it’s time to shift gears.
The new shift knob was created using a 3D printer and uses the vibrating mechanism from an Xbox 360 controller.
Nelson’s design is able to communicate the car’s on-board diagnostic system to let you know when to shft gears.
The shift knob can be used to teach beginners how to drive a manual and can even aid more experienced drivers by letting them know when to shift to get the best fuel efficiency or for the best performance.
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[via Engadget]
Ford engineer Zach Nelson has designed a ‘smart’ shift knob that vibrates when it’s time to shift gears.
The new shift knob was created using a 3D printer and uses the vibrating mechanism from an Xbox 360 controller.
Nelson’s design is able to communicate the car’s on-board diagnostic system to let you know when to shft gears.
The shift knob can be used to teach beginners how to drive a manual and can even aid more experienced drivers by letting them know when to shift to get the best fuel efficiency or for the best performance.
Click to watch the video below:
[via Engadget]