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I work on these units as a hardware engineer for a manufacturer. They are very clever bits of kit and a lot better than the other offerings on the market.

And to support your comment - yes, this isn't exclusive to Tesla by any means!

I work in the automotive industry for a manufacturer. All of our prototypes have big emergency stop buttons in the center console using 3D printed adapters to slot into the cup holders.

They just kill the engine and disconnect the battery. It's a legal requirement. Nothing fancy.

> I would no more urge everyone to learn programming than I would urge everyone to learn plumbing. That'd be ridiculous, right?

I would whole-heartedly disagree. I think that everybody should at be proficient in as many practical skills as possible - an in depth knowledge is not required, simply a level of competency and an understanding of good practices and standards.

This applies to coding, plumbing, cooking, construction/DIY, auto repair, soldering and practically any skill that may come in handy.

> Our main concerns were to not have something that would become obsolete in a couple of years

No you fool! These are designed to handle large loads, not protection from obsolescence!

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I suggest you try and create your own brand, rather than trying to stand on the backs of the people that have worked so hard to make this site what it is over at ycombinator.

Hell, it just seems cheeky. And badly done.

Change the name, change the color scheme and maybe revamp the design... then you might have a good project.