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Open source software is so cool. This is my Rivian R1S being autonomously driven by the Comma 3X—a dashboard mounted device that hijacks the signal to my car’s autonomy computer and inserts its own (much more capable) inputs. The software is free. And getting better daily.

Quinn Nelson

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comma1 year ago

Looks like it can use a little tuning... we'll get this polished up before release!

Quinn Nelson1 year ago

I’m not that smart but I follow directions very well so if you need help with testing anything, give me a holler! :)

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Kyle Conner1 year ago

I gotta get this for mine!

Matthew Baumann1 year ago

That wheel shimmy is driving me insane. Very cool to see this combo though!

Quinn Nelson1 year ago

It’s basically imperceptible in road feel. Rivian’s own software does much the same. A sporty coupe this car is not haha

Chad Moran1 year ago

Would love to give this a shot.

Jake Hansen1 year ago

Cue an Omar rant in your comments in 3, 2, 1 …

3lly 📺🎞🛠1 year ago

Does using something like this void insurance coverage if you hit someone?

Quinn Nelson1 year ago

It’s no different from any other ADAS software including even FSD. If you hit someone with this enabled, you’re liable. But no, it doesn’t nullify insurance coverage.

AGI Programmer1 year ago

I'm always impressed by what open source projects like this can accomplish compared to large companies with way larger budgets.

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