Looking for an easy - to - use yet powerful control solution for industrial and robotics projects? Look no further! The Digital Loggers PLDuino is your go - to customizable PLC. It combines the simplicity of Arduino, the WiFi connectivity of ESP8266, and the reliability of Digital Loggers. Based on the ATmega2560 (the same chip as an Arduino Mega) and equipped with an ESP8266 and a 2.4 - inch color TFT touchscreen, it's perfect for getting you started quickly in controlling equipment or robotics. All inputs and outputs are protected, eliminating the need for complex stacks of boards, wires, and components. Connect it to your Arduino via a simple USB cable and load your first program in minutes. It supports Lua, GNU GCC, and AVR Studio too. Free Arduino demo code and libraries are available for download, and most users can find all the functions they need on Github. The color LCD touchscreen and speaker provide a useful human interface, and a separate WiFi chip lightens the load on the main ATmega2560 processor. The I/O is robust and well - protected, and the board is easy to service and modify. Even if you want to explore and customize its insides, the Digital Loggers crew provides full schematics and component specs. Ideal for industrial control, home automation, robotics, and SCADA. Features include USB programming, WiFi with an external long - range antenna, a color LCD touch screen and speaker, six fused DPST power relays, eight protected digital outputs with 500mA open - collector drivers, eight protected and isolated digital inputs for 3 - 24V AC/DC, eight protected 10 - bit ADC inputs, a clock calendar and battery for scheduling, RS - 232 for long - distance wired communication, a micro SD card slot for extra storage, DIN rail or panel mount, and full Arduino compatibility. It also comes with detailed instructions and a complete bill of materials.
Using the Digital Loggers PLDuino is a breeze. First, connect it to your Arduino with a simple USB cable. Then, you can start loading your programs. You can choose from different programming options like Lua, GNU GCC, or AVR Studio, or use the free Arduino demo code and libraries available on Github. For WiFi connectivity, the external long - range antenna will help you stay connected. When it comes to controlling equipment, use the touchscreen to operate and the speaker can give you useful feedback. The I/O is well - protected, but still, make sure to handle it gently. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you want to customize it, you can open the cover and refer to the provided schematics and component specs. To maintain it, keep it clean and free from dust. Check the connections regularly. If you need to store extra data, use the micro SD card slot. Enjoy building your industrial control, home automation, or robotics projects with this great PLC!
