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243 points greesil | 1 comments | 21 Jul 25 15:18 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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apples_oranges ◴[21 Jul 25 15:30 UTC] No.44636362[source]▶
Looking at the picture, I wonder if complexity of these devices will significantly be reduced once it finally works. I assume a lot of the bells and whistles are needed to find the way, but once it's found..
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StevenWaterman ◴[21 Jul 25 15:38 UTC] No.44636480[source]▶
Your question reminds me of the image showing how SpaceX raptor motors evolved https://imgur.com/a/4w3q3lS
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pengaru ◴[21 Jul 25 21:01 UTC] No.44640370[source]▶
Is that an actual honest photo? The first two seem fully equipped including what seems to be shielded wiring harnesses. #3 looks totally devoid of any electronics.

disclaimer: I don't follow this stuff at all. It just looks like a b.s. photo deliberately exaggerating how simplified #3 is vs. the others to this grease monkey.

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1. mjamesaustin ◴[21 Jul 25 22:45 UTC] No.44641222[source]▶
IIRC not only did they remove many parts completely, but others have been integrated into the interior, which makes repair harder but will improve reliability since they are no longer exposed.