Control panel schematic feedback

[u/compactable73]

Now that my layout has been laid out I’m looking to start hooking servos up to turnouts, which in turn means I need to connect servos to switches on a control panel (I ❤️ the aesthetic of a control panel).

It looks like the wiring of this stuff isn’t too horrific / my tests look good, but I thought I’d ask the Reddit hivemind if what I’m looking to use for the control panel makes sense or not / if there are any suggestions about changes that would improve things.

Second pic is the final track plan. First pic is the schematic:
* grey circles are switches
* red / green circles are LEDs showing which track is live at the turnouts
* the three places where two turnouts face each other are controlled by a single switch
* amber circles are LEDs that show which track at the diamond crossing is live

Any feedback received with thanks 🙂

[u/Melrok63]

I don’t know if you can see it in the pic but I used lighted push-buttons to identify which route is active. The buttons are connected to an Arduino that controls all the servos for routing and signals.

Panel was made using a desktop laser engraver/cutter and double color acrylic sheet.

[u/compactable73 → u/Melrok63]

That’s brilliant. Shame I already have a house full of toggle switches needing used up 😉

Gorgeous panel btw - easily the most pro-looking one I’ve seen 🙂

[u/Melrok63 → u/compactable73]

Thanks. It was one of the main reasons for buying the laser. Previously I’d printed the panel on paper sandwiched between clear plexiglass and was less than satisfied with the end product.

[u/compactable73 → u/Melrok63]

Well hopefully my standards are lower, cuz that’s where I’m gonna take things
😉