Did you even read the article? This solution also uses magnets but requires smaller magnets and the response curve is more linear than with Hall effect sensors.
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
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.
SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Did you even read the article? This solution also uses magnets but requires smaller magnets and the response curve is more linear than with Hall effect sensors.
EddoWagt@feddit.nl 4 weeks ago
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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks ago
Ahhh you got me
Just read it but still magnets already do it I’m just saying