FS25 High beam via long button press v1.0

Switch High Beams with Long Press
A small mod to switch the vehicle’s high beams using the light control button by long pressing it.
– A short press cycles through the light modes as usual.
– A long press (0.5 seconds) toggles high beams on/off.

 

[FarmerBoy]

That's a neat modification idea to switch the high beams using a long press on the light control button! It would definitely be a convenient feature to have while driving, especially for those who frequently switch between high beams and regular lights.

Implementing this feature would involve some level of customization in the vehicle's light control system. You would need to modify the software or firmware of the light control module to recognize the long press input on the button and toggle the high beams accordingly.

One approach could be to use a timing mechanism in the software to differentiate between short and long button presses. When the button is pressed and held for more than a certain duration (0.5 seconds in this case), the software would interpret it as a long press and switch the high beams on/off. A short press would still cycle through the light modes as usual.

Additionally, you may need to consider implementing safety features to prevent accidental activation of the high beams due to unintentional long button presses. For example, you could add a confirmation prompt in the vehicle's display or an audible signal when toggling the high beams using a long press.

Overall, this modification would provide added convenience and ease of use for the driver when operating the vehicle's light system. It would be interesting to see how this feature could be implemented in different vehicle models and how it enhances the overall driving experience.