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84 points starkparker | 3 comments | | HN request time: 0.631s | source
1. thepryz ◴[] No.44538678[source]
Reminds me of adding a Taptic Engine™ to a flash-upgraded iPod classic.

https://eoe.works/collections/shop-all-ipod-video-ipod-class...

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2. moron4hire ◴[] No.44538733[source]
I didn't realize you could get Taptic Engines. I had wanted some about 10 years ago while I was working on a haptic data glove project, but Apple kept them under tight wraps because they own the patent and wanted them exclusive to their devices. I ended up using small pager motors, but I really think Taptic Engines would have made for a much better experience, both because they are smaller and because they are 3 axis linear vibrators, instead of a single axis rotary vibe.
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3. gkhartman ◴[] No.44539135[source]
I wanted to do something similar 3-5 years ago, and while I found that you could order the Taptic Engine, I couldn't find any good info for driving them last time I checked.