leem2209
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I spotted this video on YouTube earlier. It's from 2014 but I wonder if Arduino or Raspberry Pi controllers are making their way into the industrial automation world?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5VDhqV4TZg
Does anyone use these for real purposes?
Although I don't think they could compete with the big names for large applications, I could see the benefit in these units.
Cost, I imagine would be hugely cheaper than the big brands. But more than that is the open source software, saving huge costs on software licences and training. I imagine these controllers are used in schools/colleges for engineering training. I've also seen kits aimed at infant aged kids!
Could the new breed of PLC programmers be under 10 years old???
I've often thought about ordering one and having a little play but got enough learning on my plate at the moment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5VDhqV4TZg
Does anyone use these for real purposes?
Although I don't think they could compete with the big names for large applications, I could see the benefit in these units.
Cost, I imagine would be hugely cheaper than the big brands. But more than that is the open source software, saving huge costs on software licences and training. I imagine these controllers are used in schools/colleges for engineering training. I've also seen kits aimed at infant aged kids!
Could the new breed of PLC programmers be under 10 years old???
I've often thought about ordering one and having a little play but got enough learning on my plate at the moment!