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Open Source PLC: Driving Innovation in Industrial Automation

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Open Source PLC: Driving Innovation in Industrial Automation

JZGKCHINA Industrial Control Technology Sharing Platform Introduction: The development of industrial automation is inseparable from the application of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). Traditionally, PLCs have typically used closed-source commercial products, but with the rise of open-source software and hardware, an increasing number of open-source PLC solutions have emerged. This article will introduce several open-source PLC … Read more

Why Microcontrollers Cannot Replace PLCs: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Why Microcontrollers Cannot Replace PLCs: A Comprehensive Analysis

Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss the wonderful content Compilation | strongerHuang WeChat Public Account | Embedded Column Can microcontrollers replace PLCs? This question is like asking if flour can replace noodles, the answer is no. The first time you hear this answer, many people may have doubts. Microcontrollers are clearly powerful and resource-rich, so … Read more

Remote Control of PLC Devices through Industrial IoT Gateways

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Remote Control of PLC Devices through Industrial IoT Gateways

About Qicheng Qicheng Automation Training was established in 2012, focusing on training programs in Siemens PLC programming, system integration, industrial robot programming, EPLAN electrical design, and visual technology services. In 2016, we invested in building a craftsman talent network to recommend high-paying jobs, where the more you work hard, the luckier you become. The application … Read more

Applications of Arduino in Industrial Automation

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Applications of Arduino in Industrial Automation

While not a direct replacement for PLCs, there are some industrial automation applications built using Arduino, including prototyping, embedded systems, and low-cost PLC simulators. Refer to our previous article about Arduino: Introduction to Arduino: History, Hardware, and Software In the previous article, we reviewed the Arduino platform’s hardware and software components. We also identified that … Read more

Applications of Development Boards in Everyday Life

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Applications of Development Boards in Everyday Life

Development boards are actually quite interesting, as they are commonly found in our daily lives. A development board is a circuit board based on a chip, designed to facilitate our development work. This means that, theoretically, any device controlled by a program and chip will have a development board used during its research and development … Read more