ricardoxh
Member
Hi, I have seen a few post with similar topics and I have tried contacting the authors however I have not had any luck so I am posting this new thread.
I am looking for guidance on creating a liquid cleaning product vending machine. I’m totally new to PLC programming, I know some basic Visual Basic language and I am somewhat mechanically inclined.
I think my best way to start is learning the ladder logic and having a Rockwell PLC since I have read is the easiest for a new person like me. Also to my understanding I need a PLC that has MDB for a card reader and coin/bill acceptor. And on top of that I will need some pumps to pump the liquid and buttons to switch product.
Could I get some guidance on what parts to buy, especially I guess it will be the PLC that works with MDB. I assume the mechanical parts like buttons and pumps can be any brand and can be kind of plug and play with some programming of course. I would like the vending machine to have 3-5 different products.
I am looking for guidance on creating a liquid cleaning product vending machine. I’m totally new to PLC programming, I know some basic Visual Basic language and I am somewhat mechanically inclined.
I think my best way to start is learning the ladder logic and having a Rockwell PLC since I have read is the easiest for a new person like me. Also to my understanding I need a PLC that has MDB for a card reader and coin/bill acceptor. And on top of that I will need some pumps to pump the liquid and buttons to switch product.
Could I get some guidance on what parts to buy, especially I guess it will be the PLC that works with MDB. I assume the mechanical parts like buttons and pumps can be any brand and can be kind of plug and play with some programming of course. I would like the vending machine to have 3-5 different products.