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Screen freeze mid-lift has me thinking about crane control choices
Last week, I was using a crane with a full touch screen interface for a tricky lift. The screen went blank for just a second, and my heart jumped. I know some operators love these new setups, saying they are more precise and help with complex jobs. But I spent most of my career with cranes that have physical levers and dials, and I always felt more in control. You can feel the load through the lever, which lets you react faster sometimes. Other guys tell me I need to get with the times and embrace the digital stuff. So, what's your take? Are touch screens really better, or do we lose something important with all this tech?
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tyler6141mo ago
Just like old car radios, physical buttons rarely leave you hanging mid task.
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robin8361mo ago
But what about when those old buttons break or get sticky? My last car radio's volume knob got totally stuck.
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