Click the blue text to follow us Today, we will analyze a classic microcontroller power supply circuit. The circuit schematic is shown in the figure below: ▲ Simplified switch circuit Before powering the circuit, the switch “TEST” is open, and the microcontroller is not powered through VCC. At this time, the base of T1 is … Read more
Differences Between PLC and Microcontroller 99% of Electricians Have Saved This Mid Year Summary Many beginners often confuse PLCs and microcontrollers. Today, let’s discuss what the differences are: PART 01 What is PLC PLC is short for Programmable Logic Controller. It is a digital electronic device with a microprocessor, equivalent to a small computer, used … Read more
Source: 21ic Electronics Network Original Author: Wang Xiaoqi MCU, DSP, and PLC are important concepts in the field of digital electronics technology, widely used in various fields. This article will provide a detailed comparison and analysis of their definitions, working principles, application areas, advantages, and disadvantages. Definition MCU (Microcontroller Unit) is an electronic product that … Read more
Can Microcontrollers Replace PLCs? Microcontrollers cannot completely replace PLCs. Although microcontrollers can achieve similar functions through programming, they are relatively less reliable and stable compared to PLCs. PLCs are widely used in industrial control and automation due to their excellent programmability, real-time performance, and stability. PLCs have several advantages over microcontrollers, which make them irreplaceable … Read more
Search on WeChat Technical Training PART. 01 Why Use Raspberry Pi? Raspberry Pi, a card-sized computer designed for computer programming education for students, is only the size of a credit card. Based on an open Linux system, Raspberry Pi allows free development in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Javascript, etc., providing an excellent learning … Read more
Search on WeChat Technical Training Today I am going to share a very practical touch screen technique that displays all IO statuses on one touch screen page. Without further ado, let’s first look at the effect demonstration. Video Demonstration In the video, you can see that I only used one touch screen page, but multiple … Read more
Introduction This article introduces the implementation process of an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) control system, which is divided into hardware setup and software design. (1) Onboard Controller SPRING FESTIVAL 1.1 Types of Onboard Controllers The onboard controller is the core of the control system and the entire AGV. Which type of controller should be chosen? … Read more
The full name of PLC is the English abbreviation for Programmable Logic Controller, which is referred to as “可程器” in Taiwan. According to its name, its main function is to implement logical control in industry. Early automation was divided into industrial electrical automation, automatic control automation, and production process automation. Only industrial automation required studying … Read more
▼ Click the card below to follow me ▲ Click the card above to follow me Deep Integration of Siemens PLC and Industrial IoT: Core Driver of Digital Transformation Hello everyone, I am a dream chaser. Today, let’s talk about one of the hottest topics in the industry: how Siemens PLC deeply integrates with Industrial … Read more
In the wave of smart manufacturing, PLCs, as the core of industrial control, are deeply integrated with IoT technology, giving rise to a new production model. This article will introduce how to utilize Siemens S7-1200 PLC and related IoT technologies to create an efficient and flexible smart manufacturing solution. We will explore key aspects such … Read more