Hmm control panel above or below the door. I’m thinking above
Ahh the wire wrangling… My least favorite part of printer building. No matter how much time I take wiring I am never happy enough with the results. But by then the wires are to short to reroute. The best piece of advice I can give is leave em a little long and use gradual bends so you maintain some slack
So…control panel up… Got it XD
Mine is out front on hinges. I think it really comes down to preference, and where you will have it located.