# New Controller Model? **URL:** \ **Category:** Controller (Buildbotics) Discussion\ **Created:** [January 11, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-controller-model/2720 "2021-01-11T14:07:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AdamsLeatherWorks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/adamsleatherworks/32/954_2.png) [@AdamsLeatherWorks](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/AdamsLeatherWorks)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-controller-model/2720/1 "2021-01-11T14:07:41Z")
I noticed on the Two Moose comparison video that their machine came with a new controller design. How does the controller with an LCD screen compare to the one I received with my pre-order unit last fall? Just curious why an LCD screen was necessary or how it may be beneficial. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/5/b/5ba2ce4b20d151869c2f49ae84d869d1dc3923a5.jpeg "Onefinity Woodworker vs X carve 1000mm // Best CNC machine to buy?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTHxVfXPgDs) ---
**Author:** ![OnefinityCNC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/onefinitycnc/32/7_2.png) [@OnefinityCNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OnefinityCNC)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-controller-model/2720/2 "2021-01-11T14:13:06Z")
Old, it’s the beta controller. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/new-controller-model/2720/3 "2021-01-11T21:24:46Z")
The LCD comes with the Buildbotics controller (or used to). -Tom