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I revised this 24V multi-channel power supply concept after the feedback from my previous post.

The goal is to make power control clearer and easier to shut down quickly for DIY electronics, CNC setups, automation projects, and workbench power control.

I tried to address some of the main points:

• Added a remote E-Stop / foot pedal input
• Added an external E-Stop button option
• Added USB-C PD instead of a basic 5V Type-C port
• Added DC breaker/reset switches for protected outputs
• Separated 24V motor outputs, 5V logic outputs, and 12V auxiliary output
• Kept channel indicators and visible system status

Does this revised layout feel more practical for a workbench setup?
Would you prefer locking circular connectors or standard binding posts?
What features or layout changes would you suggest before turning this into a real product?

I’m working on a 24V multi-channel power supply concept for DIY electronics, robotics, and automation test benches.

The main idea is to make power control clearer and easier to shut down quickly, with an integrated E-Stop button, channel indicators, and visible load/fault status.

For people who build electronics, robots, CNC setups, or automation projects:

Would this layout be practical on a workbench?
Is the E-Stop useful in this type of power setup?
What features or layout changes would you suggest before turning this into a real product?

I’m looking at different ways people use tower lights / stack lights in real setups.

This video is just a quick tabletop overview of a 4-color light and control box, not an installation demo.

For your setup, what does each pattern usually mean?

Steady, slow flash, fast flash, and strobe all seem useful, but I’m curious how people actually assign them in workshops, machines, test rigs, or production lines.

I’m comparing different layouts for a no-light 12V battery disconnect switch kit.

This video only shows the parts, switch options, and cable setup.

For 12V vehicle wiring, what would you care about most: switch placement, cable length, terminal style, or current rating?

I’m testing a 4-color tower light setup with separate push buttons for each color and a BZ mode for audible alerts.

My current thinking is:

Green = running / normal
Yellow = warning / attention
Blue = support / maintenance
Red = fault / stop

Visual-only signals seem useful for continuous machine status, while light + buzzer alerts may work better for urgent faults or when operators are not looking at the machine.

For people working in industrial automation or around production equipment:

When do you actually use an audible buzzer with a tower light, and when does it become annoying or unnecessary?