CaptainUnknown Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 ^No worries. Many assume that they are the main panel. When I've worked the platform for an S&S Space Shot, I've noticed many an eye on me as I have my hand over the "ride stop" button thinking that it's the button that actually launches the cart up the tower. So of course I play around with them a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControlsEE Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 So I had to design a panel for work... Look Familiar? EDIT: Sorry, I had to take the pic down due to customer request. Basically, it was a control panel for a brazing vacuum furnace that mimics the sleek Consign panels. Everyone at my company really likes the design, so we will be using it for future projects. Also, there is an interesting article about a control system overhaul done on the Hurricane roller coaster in NM over on go2adc.com/ride-ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I have a question and maybe one of you, more enlightened, individuals has the answer. On many newer rides in place of a remote enable button, there is a little module where the op places his finger, or sometimes hand, to enable dispatch. Does anybody know what I am referring to, and what those types of inputs are called? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 ^I'm assuming you're referring to operator presence switches like these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 That's correct. What's the technical name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 "Zero-Force Touch Buttons" Sea World Parks Group use them quite a bit at their coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thank you! My friend was at Sea World San Diego yesterday describing it to me, and I was like, I'm so familiar with those I just don't know what they're called. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel phantom1 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingRawD Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Odyssey - Fantasy Island UK (Vekoma) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingRawD Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Kumali - Flamingo Land (Vekoma) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingRawD Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Here's myself operating an Intamin pirate ship. Great ride but always trips out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker821 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Think my least favorite are the Custom Coaster control panels. Not exactly sure why they did that, but they put the E-stop at the bottom of the control panel, meaning you have to reach over it to use the rest of the controls. I've seen it on a couple of their coasters, including Twisted Twins, Shivering Timbers, and Rampage. According to some friends who work at the park, timbers is getting a new control panel next season because the current one is old and having problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DispatchEnthusiast Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The main Dispatch panel at the Monsters Inc ride at Disney California Adventure. There are two panels, one at the loading station and a smaller one at the unloading station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Does anyone know any good software to design control panels? I mainly just want the front end of the panel designed (Where buttons, Pilot lights, etc go) that is ideally free but paid will do. I need it to design a panel I'm building for NL2 of a decent size, and therefor I want it to be planned well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Does anyone know any good software for designing the front layout of buttons for a control panel? I want to build one for NL2 of a decent size so planning is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Does anyone know any good software for designing the front layout of buttons for a control panel? I want to build one for NL2 of a decent size so planning is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Pick your favorite CAD package. There’s nothing special for laying out buttons as far as I know. Plus you’ll end up with a good drawing to use as a template for cutting holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Pick your favorite CAD package. There’s nothing special for laying out buttons as far as I know. Plus you’ll end up with a good drawing to use as a template for cutting holes. Ok thanks. Sorry for the Triple Post. I'm new here and I thought the first 2 posts didn't post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Batman dark knight coaster at six flags great America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControlsEE Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Does anyone know any good software for designing the front layout of buttons for a control panel? I want to build one for NL2 of a decent size so planning is key. Draftsight is a Free AutoCAD alternative that I use to design things at work and Automation Direct has CAD dwg's of almost everything the sell, which include 30mm PBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Does anyone know any good software for designing the front layout of buttons for a control panel? I want to build one for NL2 of a decent size so planning is key. Draftsight is a Free AutoCAD alternative that I use to design things at work and Automation Direct has CAD dwg's of almost everything the sell, which include 30mm PBs. Awesome, Will check it out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 ^Another good option is Adobe Illustrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixmarshalljames Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I have one for me and my last girlfriend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOpLite Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Love this thread! Recently saw this on tv and thought you guys might like it. Steel Vengeance Control Panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidum Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I made a 6 button panel for NL2 for a client. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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