About a year ago [I shared my experience with the original CTRL-Bar](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelY/comments/1hxf6vs/ctrlbar_review_5_ctrlbars_to_giveaway/) and hosted a giveaway for 5 of them for this community. 

The team behind it just launched the next generation as part of a new **CTRL-Platform**, and it’s already 80% funded with 16 days left [on Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/greenmission/ctrl-platform?ref=a2i2f7).

What stood out to me is how much of this redesign is centered around **safety and reducing distraction**. It feels less like an accessory and more like something built to complement the Model Y’s interface in a way that keeps your eyes on the road. It also incorporates a CTRL-Bridge to access and control features that were not previously available & introduces the CTRL-Stripe to add additional ambient lighting.

Here’s a quick comparison between Gen 1 and Gen 2:

**CTRL-Bar:**

* Basic physical bar for quick-access controls
* Helpful tactile feel, but limited features
* Felt more “aftermarket add-on”

**CTRL-Platform:**

* Features the CTRL-Bar 2, CTRL-Stripe, and CTRL-Brdige
* Redesigned controls with better ergonomics
* More precise, intentional tactile feedback
* Strong focus on minimizing distraction + improving safety
* Many upgrades directly from user feedback (magnetic mounting, more buttons, screens above the buttons, and many more)

If you’re interested or if you ever wished the touchscreen-only setup in the Model Y had a little more physical control it might be worth checking out. I also [created a video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TMBgWNz-lQ) discussing the CTRL-Bar 2 and it's linked here if you wanted to learn more.

CTRL-Bar 2: Updated design, safety focus, and new features!