Discover the World's Nicest Car Horn That Will Change Your Driving Experience!

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The discussion centers around a new car horn concept promoted by Mark Rober, which aims to enhance the driving experience with a unique sound. Participants express skepticism about the necessity of such a gadget, noting that many modern vehicles already produce similar sounds during locking. One contributor suggests that the implementation could be simplified using a 555 timer and a power transistor instead of more complex components like an Arduino and PA system.

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A car horn for every need
I usually find new ideas being only useless gadgets. But this, I could go for it, so I'm promoting it.



source: https://www.facebook.com/MarkRoberYouTube/videos/1254798328186209/​
 
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Nice, I was expecting some weird sound and not the proverbial chirp.

I wonder if drivers will feel that they ran over something or they backed into something.
 
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Great idea! It does cost money to put a button in though; people would have to want it. Many modern cars can already make a similar sound, like when you lock your car, for instance.

It seems like an Arduino, PA, and speaker is overkill though. I bet I could do it with a 555 timer, a power transistor and the existing horn.
 

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