[Newbie] Why Use A Switch/button Panel?

[AxeMaker]

and... I found these today on Zoro Tools, bought the Pot from Automation Direct. Which by the way,... I just noticed today that Automation Direct is only about 8 miles away from me in Cumming, GA. LOL




Adapter Ring Set,30mm Holes,22mm,Black
Hole Adapter, 30mm to 22mm, For Use With M22 Push Buttons, Color Black
Zoro Item:G6082325 - $3.86



Non-Illum Selectr Swtch,30mm,2 Pos,E Lvr
Non-Illuminated Selector Switch Operator, 30mm, 2 Position, Maintained / Maintained Action, Extended Lever Type of Operator, Operator Color Black, Key Removal No Key, NEMA Rating 1, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13, IP Rating Not Rated, Cam A, Standards UL Listed, CSA Certified, Key Number No Key

Zoro Item:G6543607 - $24.45



Legend Plate,Square,For Reverse,Black
Legend Plate, Square, Legend For-Rev, For Use With 30.5mm Selector Switch and Roto-Push Operators, Legend/Background Color Black, Material Aluminum, Height 1.75 In., Width 1.75 In., Diameter 30mm

Zoro Item:G5218656 - $5.61



Legend Plate,Square,Motor Run,Black
Legend Plate, Square, Legend Motor Run, For Use With 30.5mm Pushbutton Operators and Indicating Lights, Legend/Background Color Black, Material Aluminum, Height 1.75 In., Width 1.75 In., Diameter 30mm

Zoro Item:G5218805 - $5.68



Legend Plate,Square,Motor Stop,Black
Legend Plate, Square, Legend Motor Stop, For Use With 30.5mm Pushbutton Operators and Indicating Lights, Legend/Background Color Black, Material Aluminum, Height 1.75 In., Width 1.75 In., Diameter 30mm

Zoro Item:G5218832 - $5.68




Spacer Ring,F/30mm Push Button
Spacer Ring, 30mm, For Use With Push Buttons, Selector Switches, and Indicating Lights

Zoro Item:G5224642 - $7.34





ECX2300-5K: 22mm potentiometer with 5 Kohm resistance, black handle. Legend plate ECX2640 sold separately.
22mm potentiometer with 5 Kohm resistance, black handle. Legend plate ECX2640 sold separately.

Automation Direct: ECX2300-5K - $36.50