sunnypilot
dragonpilotsunnypilot
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Stable installer listed: comma 3X · comma 4.
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sunnypilot vs dragonpilot
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dragonpilot
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dragonpilot installation guideDevice listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.
Added driving and convenience settings.
Driving and device customization.
Settings feature list
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sunnypilot
dragonpilot
Steering & engagement
Reduce steering workload.Enable sunnypilotEnable openpilot
Keep steering while the driver manages speed.Enable Modular Assistive Driving System (MADS)+2 related controlsAlways-on Lane Keeping Assist (ALKA)+1 related control
Choose how independent steering starts, pauses, and ends.Steering Mode on Brake Pedal+2 related controlsNot listed
Pause steering during a signaled low-speed turn.Pause Lateral Control with Blinker+1 related controlNot listed
Select a steering controller.Enforce Torque Lateral Control+1 related controlNot listed
Select where within the lane the car aims.Not listedPosition Offset
Delay steering resumption after a pause.Post-Blinker DelayNot listed
Tune steering response parameters.Self-Tune+7 related controlsNot listed
Adjust camera or model geometry offset.Adjust Camera OffsetNot listed
Choose learned or fixed steering delay.Live Learning Steer Delay+1 related controlNot listed
Speed & following
Choose a following personality.Driving PersonalityDriving Personality
Reduce assisted speed for curves.Map+1 related controlNot listed
Show, warn about, or respond to speed limits.Speed Limit Assist Mode+6 related controlsNot listed
Customize short- and long-press speed increments.Enable Custom ACC Speed Intervals+3 related controlsNot listed
Coast instead of applying mild braking in bounded conditions.Not listedEnable Adaptive Coasting Mode (ACM)
Select or augment the lead/radar input.Not listedUse External Radar
Switch following personality automatically by speed.Not listedAdaptive Personality Mode (APM)
Experimental modes
Switch driving modes automatically as conditions change.Dynamic Experimental Control+1 related controlAdaptive Experimental Mode (AEM)
Choose Chill or Experimental manually.Experimental Mode+1 related controlExperimental Mode
Lane changes
Choose how and when a signaled lane change starts.Auto Lane Change by Blinker+1 related control+ Auto Lane Change after:+1 related control
Set conditions that block or delay initiation.Auto Lane Change: Delay with Blind SpotRoad Edge Detection (RED)
Let turn-signal or route context request model desires.Use Lane Turn Desires+1 related controlNot listed
Models
Choose which driving model the software uses.Current Model+6 related controlsNot listed
Download models separately from branch software.select model+5 related controlsNot listed
Maps & navigation
Download and manage local map regions.Downloaded Maps+5 related controlsNot listed
Show the current road name onroad.Display Road NameNot listed
Alerts & driver monitoring
Keep the supervising driver attentive.Not listedEnable Right-Hand Drive Mode
Warn about lane departure.Enable Lane Departure WarningsEnable Lane Departure Warnings
Keep monitoring active beyond ordinary engagement.Always-On Driver MonitoringAlways-On Driver Monitoring
Reduce routine chimes while retaining listed critical alerts.Quiet ModeNot listed
Add alerts for selected driving events.Green Traffic Light Alert (Beta)+1 related controlNot listed
Display blind-spot state.Show Blind Spot WarningsNot listed
Choose an alternate global audible-alert policy.Not listedAudible Alert+1 related control
Device & appearance
Check driver-camera framing while parked.driver camera preview+1 related controlDriver Camera
Customize colors, icons, paths, fonts, sounds, or boot logos.Tesla Rainbow ModeRainbow Driving Path like Tesla+1 related control
Use a fork-specific onroad layout.Not listedHeads-up Display (HUD) Mode
Hide selected onroad elements.Speedometer: Hide from Onroad ScreenHide HUD When Moves above:
Show additional road, lead, radar, lane, pedal, or sign data.Display Metrics Below Chevron+2 related controlsDisplay Lead Stats+1 related control
Show steering, acceleration, torque, stop, wheel, or brake state.Real-time Acceleration Bar+1 related controlNot listed
Show the fork-selected current-speed source.Speedometer: Always Display True SpeedNot listed
Draw turn-signal indicators onroad.Display Turn SignalsNot listed
Change display presentation with engagement or ACC state.Not listedDisplay Mode
Adjust brightness, screen-off delay, and settings timeout.Onroad Brightness+3 related controlsNot listed
Use project-provided translations.Change Language+1 related controlChange Language
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.Developer UI+3 related controlsEnable opview+1 related control
Keep or boot the device in maintenance-only offroad mode.Force Offroad Mode+2 related controlsNot listed
Force UI onroad/offroad state for diagnostics.Not listedOn/Off Road
Choose parked shutdown timing.Max Time OffroadAuto Shutdown After
Reset fork settings to defaults.Reset SettingsReset DP Settings
Recording & trips
Review recent and all-time drive totals.ALL TIME+1 related controlNot listed
Inspect diagnostic or error logs while parked.Error LogLast Errors+1 related control
Browse route and log files over the local network.copyparty ServiceNot listed
Control local driving-log recording and destination.Not listedDisable Logging
Updates & recovery
Check, download, and install software updates.Download+4 related controlsDownload+2 related controls
Choose the updater branch or track.Target BranchTarget Branch
Disable automatic updater behavior intentionally.Disable UpdatesDisable Updates
Trade normal build/update behavior for faster boot.Quickboot ModeNot listed
Reset, restore, or roll back fork software.Uninstall+1 related controlUninstall
Remote services
Manage settings or backups from another device.enable sunnylink+5 related controlsNot listed
Use a fork-provided local browser dashboard.Not listeddashy HUD
Pair an account and view service status.pair / paired+7 related controlsPair Device
Enable an opt-in automation runner on the device.GitHub Runner ServiceNot listed
Privacy & connectivity
Configure or start a device hotspot/tether.enable tethering+3 related controlsEnable Tethering+1 related control
Control driver-camera or microphone contribution settings.Record and Upload Driver Camera+1 related controlRecord and Upload Driver Camera+1 related control
Expose named logging or upload controls.cellular metered+4 related controlsCellular Metered+1 related control
Opt into a fork-specific driving-data uploader.Enable sunnylink uploader (infrastructure test)+1 related controlNot listed
Toggle an upload-related parameter.Onroad UploadsNot listed
Disable named fork connection/uploader processes.Not listedDisable Comma Connect
Delay fork logger startup.Not listedDelay Starting Loggerd for:
Use command-line developer access.Enable ADB+3 related controlsClear SSH Keys+4 related controls
Vehicle-specific behavior
Override automatic vehicle identification.VehicleVehicle Model
Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.Enforce Factory Longitudinal Control+1 related controlUse Stock Longitudinal (Nidec)+2 related controls
Extend stop-and-go behavior for supported cars.Stop and Go (Beta)+2 related controlsEnable Stop-and-Go on A0 Platform+1 related control
Select Hyundai-family fork longitudinal tuning.Custom Longitudinal Tuning+1 related controlNot listed
Permit bounded driver steering input.Cooperative Steering (Beta)Not listed
Automatically lock or unlock supported Toyotas.Not listedDoor Auto Lock/Unlock
Apply car-specific EPS fault or lockout avoidance.Not listedAvoid EPS Lockout
Versions and install info
sunnypilot
release-tizi
comma 3X
release.sunnypilot.airelease-mici
comma 4
install.sunnypilot.ai/release-micidragonpilot
0.11.1
comma 4 + comma 3X
About this list
Each row groups settings that serve a similar user goal, while keeping the exact name used by each project. “Not listed” means this settings catalog has no matching row; it is not a universal claim that the software cannot do it.
Settings catalog checked through 2026-08-31.
Car search uses comma’s pinned stock openpilot capability table. A fork setting does not confirm exact-car support. Check the exact year, package, hardware, and fork documentation before installing.