Hackaday readers don’t need an introduction to the Arduino. But in industrial control applications, programmable logic controllers or PLCs are far more common. These are small rugged devices that can ...

After you’ve taken the plunge and decided to learn how to etch your own circuit boards, you’ll quickly find even the simplest boards are still out of your grasp. This is due mostly to the two-layer ...

Arduino has released Arduino PLC IDE a new version of its IDE (integrated development environment) software for use with PLCs (programmable logic controllers). The software supports the use of Ladder ...

The following tutorial will explain how to transform the potential of popular microcontrollers into programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This primer is for those who want to begin learning about ...

The AKX00051 PLC starter kit looks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills for industrial automation. It has been designed for vocational schools and technical institutes ...

Those of you that enjoy building projects using Arduino might be interested in this new Arduino compatible PLC available in three different size, designed by SG-Tronic. Controllino is a professional ...