Hey I did make the video. I was just posting to the consequences in not paying attention while on AP. So I will retract and substitute this one which is CLEALY a Model 3.
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Hack to keep autopilot engaged
- Thread starter OCJoe
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That's a Model S... Not sure what you folks are going on about.
XLR82XS
D M C
Cleary not judging by the Model 3 headlights/DRL, Model 3 bumper, Model 3 hood, Model 3 overall shape, Model 3 body, etc.....
Because some folks were claiming that the video isn't a Tesla. It's a model s, so.... Last I checked, that's a tesla.
To clarify, the first video (post 15) was a Model S. More information on that accident can be found all over the internet. One example: Another fatal Tesla crash reportedly on Autopilot emerges, Model S hits a streetsweeper truck - caught on dashcam - Electrek
The second video (post 21) was a Model 3.
The second video (post 21) was a Model 3.
Indeed, and people were for some reason claiming the car in the Model S video isn't a Tesla.
garth_angst
Member
Maybe someone can develop a small mechanical device that you can strap on the steering wheel that moves the thumb wheel up and down every 30 seconds and then you're golden. Like some kids toy or fidget device.
Luudcrs
Member
My mistake - you're right. I didn't think the Model S had that style defrost vent, but it appears I'm wrong. My apologies, @JulienW
Candleflame
Active Member
Needsdecaf
Active Member
This does not work reliably for me. Has not on two Model 3's.
Not a female. No small hands. (LOL).
Candleflame
Active Member
the easiest thing i find is to either hold the steering wheel gangster style (for LHD L elbow on the door/window and thumb and index finger around the steering wheel. or rest the right elbow on the arm rest and hold the steering wheel loosely on the bottom.
You essentially want to use the weight of your arm to put torque on the steering wheel.
MikeHolliday
Member
I am a lightweight diabetic, under 130 lbs. and hanging my hand on the wheel
with no downforce works everytime...
hmmm... not with my 2020 m3
but good to know it works for someone else out there.
I didn't specify but I generally go across my body with it. In other words, right hand hanging from the lower left spoke (exerting slight left torque) or left hand hanging from the lower right spoke (exerting slight right torque); alternating for comfort. I really don't think it takes much but you have to be willing to let it be dead weight so you're countering AP rather than cooperating with it. Only seems to work one-handed so, if you want to have both hands on the wheel like a good driver, the best technique I can offer is let one hand be heavier than the other every do often.
While the nag is annoying when it happens while you actually have your hands on the wheel, I absolutely disagree with the notion of "hacking" it and, until FSD comes to technical and legal fruition, suggest living with it. If the nag gets to the point where it beeps, that's a sign that the instruments aren't in the visual scan which, even on AP, is just as important as looking outside (good to know what speed it's set itself to and what it's seeing in its periphery).
MikeHolliday
Member
Normally, I can go 30 seconds between touching the wheel. But resently, when in stopped at road construction, autopilot went red. After that event it required me to respond every 15 seconds for about a day. So, there appears to be something within Autopilot to punish you if you are not responsive...
