Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is)
What it is
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.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“The TC channel is definitely a hacker's eye view in to all the technologies that we take for granted every day.”
Why turn signals don't sync at stoplights
bcjordan, 2022-09 · Strong recommendation · in “Interest in heat pumps has increased dramatically in recent years”
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Topics: turn signals, flasher relays, automotive, electronics, technology connections
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