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[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Did you even read the article? This solution also uses magnets but requires smaller magnets, is more sensitive and the response curve is more linear compared to Hall effect sensors. So it’s more accurate than Hall effect sensors, smaller and uses less power.

[–] EddoWagt@feddit.nl 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is accuracy or size even an issue with hall effect sensors? Hall effect sensors can have plenty of resolution and can also be small, the PSVita 1000 had hall effect sensors and those are smaller than the switch joycons

[–] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

These new type of sensors require less power so that’s the biggest advantage. But them needing smaller magnets probably could mean they can be manufactured cheaper than Hall effect sensors. The increased accuracy and size shrinkage is just a bonus on top.

[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Ahhh you got me

Just read it but still magnets already do it I’m just saying