Control Panel
by Quethed
Control Panel adds blocks that let one block hold several buttons and levers, some of which can be operated wirelessly, on Forge for 1.9.4 – 1.12.2.
What it does
The mod adds control panel blocks that carry several buttons and levers on a single block, with eight types that differ in look and purpose. Some are small enough to fit a wall and others are larger, station-like units. Panel sides can be dyed, and a few variants show rainbow colors or touchscreen displays. A new panel starts without any links, and a lever can be attached to a side to switch it on and off.
Each panel's GUI lists its levers and buttons along each side. A stone button can stand in for a lever, and a control panel button stays active for 20 ticks, which is one second, the same as a stone button. Inserting a named item or a name tag labels a control, and that name is then used in the side GUI. Control names are the responsibility of the user.
Installation needs Forge only, and the environment is client and server, so the server and every player need the mod. Files are published for 1.9.4, 1.10.2, 1.11.2 and 1.12.2, with 9v1 for 1.9.4 as the latest file. The source code is under the BSD 3-Clause License and is open source.
Key features
Several controls per block
A single panel block can hold up to six controls, mixing buttons and levers on its sides.
Eight panel types
Eight panel styles cover different looks and roles, from small passable panels to larger control blocks.
Named controls
Inserting an item or a name tag names a control, which is then shown in the side GUI.
Configurable item lists
Item insertion and extraction can be set with priority lists, and a scan of registered items serves as a backup list.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Engineering layouts
Players grouping several switches into one block for machine or redstone setups.
Build decoration
Rainbow and touchscreen displays and dyeable panels used as scenery in builds.
Who it’s for: Players who want compact switch panels for redstone builds, and server owners who run a shared base where several controls should sit in one place.
How it compares
Contact Activation is a Forge mod for 1.18.2 that runs on client and server under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. CustomPanelGUI is client-side only, covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 and is also not open source. Cell Lever is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server for 1.16 – 1.19.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Panel | Forge | 1.9.4 – 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2026-02-25 |
| Contact Activation | Forge | 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2023-06-09 |
| CustomPanelGUI | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client-side only | 2026-04-28 |
| Cell Lever | Forge | 1.16 – 1.19.3 | Client and server | 2023-01-22 |
Questions
Does Control Panel need to be installed on the server?
Which versions does Control Panel support?
How is a control named in Control Panel?
In the catalog
Control Panel is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,698 Management mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
This mod is highly optimized, simple, powerful, and extensively tested. There are 8 types of control panels, each with a different (aesthetic) purpose.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/control-panel
- Owner
- Quethed
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15