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Episode 23: Button Autopsy: Inside VW Buttons and the Rise and Fall of Capacitive Controls

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Volkswagen's transition to capacitive touch controls in models like the ID.4 and Golf Mk8 sparked significant debate among drivers and industry experts. Many users found these touch-sensitive interfaces less intuitive and more distracting compared to traditional physical buttons. If you’ve ever wished your VW buttons clicked instead of just blinked, this episode is for you. We open up (literally!) the world of buttons in VW electric vehicles. From Audi’s premium clicky switches, via Skoda's switches to ID.4’s minimal capacitive panels. Jan and Wes break down the engineering, cost, and user experience behind each type. 🟢 Audi Q4 e-tron Climate Module - High-end physical buttons with premium tactile feedback 🟢 Škoda Enyaq / Škoda L-Roc Button Module - Mechanical piano-style buttons 🟢 VW ID.4 Steering Wheel Capacitive Buttons - Haptic feedback powered by a motor 🟢 VW ID.4 Capacitive Climate Strip (Below Infotainment) - No haptics, no movement—just capacitive sensors Want to learn more? Join the buttons discussions on VWIDTalk - https://www.vwidtalk.com/threads/half-way-on-capitative-buttons-replacement.18355 #VWIDTalk #VolkswagenID4 #VWIDBuzz #ButtonAutopsy #CapacitiveControls #EVRetrofit #VWDesign #AudiEV #SkodaEnyaq #VolkswagenEV #EVTeardown #HapticFeedback #CarTech

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Volkswagen's transition to capacitive touch controls in models like the ID.4 and Golf Mk8 sparked significant debate among drivers and industry experts. Many users found these touch-sensitive interfaces less intuitive and more distracting compared to traditional physical buttons. If you’ve ever wished your VW buttons clicked instead of just blinked, this episode is for you. We open up (literally!) the world of buttons in VW electric vehicles. From Audi’s premium clicky switches, via Skoda's switches to ID.4’s minimal capacitive panels. Jan and Wes break down the engineering, cost, and user experience behind each type. 🟢 Audi Q4 e-tron Climate Module - High-end physical buttons with premium tactile feedback 🟢 Škoda Enyaq / Škoda L-Roc Button Module - Mechanical piano-style buttons 🟢 VW ID.4 Steering Wheel Capacitive Buttons - Haptic feedback powered by a motor 🟢 VW ID.4 Capacitive Climate Strip (Below Infotainment) - No haptics, no movement—just capacitive sensors Want to learn more? Join the buttons discussions on VWIDTalk - https://www.vwidtalk.com/threads/half-way-on-capitative-buttons-replacement.18355 #VWIDTalk #VolkswagenID4 #VWIDBuzz #ButtonAutopsy #CapacitiveControls #EVRetrofit #VWDesign #AudiEV #SkodaEnyaq #VolkswagenEV #EVTeardown #HapticFeedback #CarTech

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