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-A [[Control Panel]] is a [[device]] that monitors or controls a mechanism.
-* It is a part of a [[Control Console]].
-* It is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]].
-== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
-A mechanism is any of the [[device]]s, [[Drive|drive]]s, [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]], [[weapon]]s, defenses, or other installations which equip a [[ship]].
-The control panel is the interface between mechanisms and the crew. A control panel includes data output (such as a visual and audio display screen adapted to the sensory needs of the user) coupled with data input devices (touch and sound responsive).
-=== Computer Control Standards ===
-''[[Computer Control]]s:'' In almost all cases where the [[ship's computer]] can control a given ship function ([[gravity]], doors, etc.), orders fed in at the central [[bridge]] computer take precedence over those fed in at local controls. Only if the computer is inoperative will a [[computer override]] be ineffective.{{Page cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= 6 |article= Book 2 |version= Classic Traveller}} Some [[ship]]s have been known to be built with a different system set-up, but this arrangement is commonplace on most [[vessel]]s within [[Charted Space]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
-=== Control Panel Types ===
-Control panels are directly linked to the mechanism, [[device]] or system that they control. They are either mounted on the mechanism itself or housed in a [[Control Console|console]].
-* A general rule of thumb is that a separate control panel is required for approximately every 500m³ of volume of a mechanism.
-* A control panel that includes "Linked" within its name has a physical connection to the [[ship]]'s [[computer]].
-==== Mechanical Control Panels ====
-* A basic mechanical control panel has wheels, knobs, levers, switches, and rudimentary readouts typically consisting of gauges and dials. It is available from [[TL-5]].
-** Some very advanced mechanisms have basic mechanical controls as a failsafe cutoff mechanism.
-* An enhanced mechanical control panel has sophisticated controls capable of very precise settings and includes a variety of operator aids such as power assistance. It provides a broad range of data feedback and readouts in the form of gauges, dials, lights, and audio alerts. It is available from [[TL-6]].
-==== Electronic Control Panels ====
-* [[Electronic]]: An electronic control panel contains its own internal computer processor. It typically includes electromechanical controls, such as a joystick, and computer interfaces such as pressure pads or keyboards. It has a combination of detailed flat 2D computer displays, sophisticated mechanical displays, and digital electronic gauges and readouts. It is available from [[TL-7]] and includes data ports.
-** Electronic Linked control panels are available from [[TL-8]] and include data ports.
-==== Computer Linked Control Panels ====
-They are an evolution of electronic linked control panels. They have sophisticated software, voice control and voders, movement-sensitive interfaces and other advanced features. They are available from [[TL-9]] and include data ports.
-==== Dynamic Control Panel ====
-A dynamically configurable control panel that includes electromechanical controls, such as a joystick, and computer interfaces. It has a combination of detailed flat 2D computer displays and digital electronic gauges and readouts. The operator may reconfigure the controls at a moment's notice. It is linked to the [[ship]]'s [[computer]]. It is available at [[TL-10]] and includes data ports.
-==== Holographic Control Panel ====
-A holographic control panel is fully interactive, containing both electromechanical controls and dynamically configurable 3D controls. The operator may reconfigure the controls at a moment's notice. It is linked to the [[ship]]'s [[computer]]. It is available at [[TL-13]] and includes data ports.
-A linked control panel has a hard connection to the [[ship]]'s [[computer]].
-==== Data Ports ====
-* A Data Port is a physical interface for connecting cables; it typically includes a wireless connection. A Data Port by itself cannot be used to control a mechanism; it is a connection between the mechanism and some other device.
-== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
-A crew [[workstation]] consists of a combination of one or more control panels and displays housed in a [[Control Console|control console]] and including a seat (which is often an [[acceleration couch]]).
-Different cultures and sophont societies have different standards and expectations of what a bridge, cockpit, or crew station will look like. Each of the major races have their own style and expectations.
-=== Control Panel Development Sequence ===
-* [[Mechanical Control Panel]] → [[Electronic Control Panel]] → [[Computer Linked Control Panel]] → [[Dynamic Control Panel]] → [[Holographic Control Panel]] → [[Psychotronic Control Panel]]
-=== Technological Overview of Control Panel Evolution ===
-No information yet available.
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-== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
-{{Intermediate}}
-{{Detail}}
-{{Sources
-|S1= [[MegaTraveller]], [[Referee's Manual]] ([[Game Designers Workshop]] 1987)
-|S2= [[Mongoose Traveller: High Guard]] ([[Mongoose Publishing]] 2008)
-|S3= [[T5 Core Rules]], [[Far Future Enterprises]] 2013
-|S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
-|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
-|S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
-}}
-{{LEN|Ship Equipment}}

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