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 ...

For most of our prototype, hobby, or one-off electronics projects it’s perfectly fine to use a development platform like an Arduino Uno or something to that effect. They’re both easy to program and ...

Arduino is a popular brand of open-source microcontrollers that can be used for a variety of DIY projects, from educational settings to home theater to smart home management. The microcontrollers are ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

IntroductionThere is a central entity that has supported factory automation for many years.That is the PLC (Programmable ...