The Arduino Opta micro programmable logic controller (PLC) provides a unique entry point into the automation field. Automation fields like smart homes, process controls, and robotics are project areas ...
In researching industrial controls projects for my “Introduction to PLCs” and “Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers” courses that I teach at a local Alabama community college, I was quite surprised ...
If you’ve spent any time on a factory or plant floor, it is a good bet you’ve run into PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). These are rugged computers that do simple control and monitoring functions ...