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Window Crank Volume

Must crank handle like old car window to adjust volume.

Tags:audiocrankvintage
Tech:canvasrotationphysics

Live Demo

⚠️ Warning: This is an intentionally terrible UI pattern. Do not use in production applications.

Window Crank Volume Control

Test with Music

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Dance
0:00 / 0:00
Volume: 50%
🔊 Medium

Grab the handle and crank it like an old car window! Each full 360° rotation changes volume by 1.
Clockwise increases • Counter-clockwise decreases

Why This Control Is Terrible

Users must grab and rotate a crank handle exactly like old manual car windows. The handle requires continuous circular motion to change volume - clockwise increases, counter-clockwise decreases. There's no quick adjustment; you have to physically crank it multiple times for significant changes. The mechanism has realistic resistance and inertia, making fine-tuning nearly impossible. Just like those old car windows that would get stuck halfway.

UX Violations

  • Violates user expectations and mental models
  • Increases cognitive load and frustration
  • May cause accessibility issues
  • Breaks established design patterns
  • Provides poor feedback and unclear states