The Control Panel is a rusted, ajar panel on the side of an industrial control unit found in mechanical, commercial, technological, and other types of sectors across the many of the maps. It requires a breach to open — the animation is long and loud, so situational awareness before committing is essential. This is not a container you pop casually in a hot zone, when you are hurt, or when other Raiders may be nearby. The loot pool is mechanically focused, with the possibility of also dropping a Bleuprint. Advanced Mechanical Components are a decent drop, a high-demand crafting material for mid-to-high tier gear. The rest of the pool is solid workhouse material: Mechanical Components, Metal Parts, Metal Brackets, Rusted Bolts, Oil, and Battery all have genuine crafting applications and recyclabales and won't go to waste. Could just be sold as well. Plastic Parts and Chemicals are in the pool too — common and plentiful from other sources, so don't get too excited if that's what you pull. The real question on any given Control Panel is whether the breach is worth it. In low-traffic sectors like Water Treatment, Primary Facility, or Container Storage, it's an easy yes — the noise risk is low and the potential upside from a Blueprint or Advanced Mechanical Components is real. In busier areas be more deliberate about timing. Clear the room first, then commit. Found across eleven+ sectors with a heavy lean toward industrial and mechanical zones, Control Panels reward players who take the time to breach them properly. Just another one of those containers that drop tons of crafting materials for tons of different types of items. Great for just dumping components into if you're carrying too much and don't care for the extra space, but if you need specific components, don't count on getting them from Control Panels.