david1 posted:Now I know most of you here conventional runners but myself being 100% command the lack of any control panel or control center was one of the reasons I only use command. My handheld controls everything, why build a control panel when I don't have to.
There are allot of good looking control panels here and if I was running conventional I would copy one from right here.
Dave
I certainly appreciate being able to control it all from the remote. I think if/when I get a command system like Legacy, I would still keep the panel for switches and other items. If I needed to make some quick switching maneuvers, I think the panel with tactile controllers is better.
For example, I think it would be easier to hit 3 switch levers/buttons on the control panel rather than interfacing through the remote multiple times ie SW, 1, Aux 1.....SW, 2, Aux 2.....SW, 3, Aux 1
Conventional: 3 touches
Command: 9 touches
Being able to use the remote anywhere is clearly an advantage, but for most small layouts, I think control panels work nicely in parallel with a command system.
