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 ...

At the core of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit lies the Arduino Opta mini PLC, a state-of-the-art microcontroller that serves as the brain of your automation projects. This powerful device boasts seamless ...

“Secure and durable by design, it supports OTA firmware updates and ensures data security from the hardware to the Cloud thanks to the onboard secure element and X.509 Standard compliance. All while ...

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 ...

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 ...

Programmable logic controllers are widely used in industrial automation systems to control machinery, monitor sensors, and manage manufacturing operations. Although PLCs provide reliable machine ...