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Andy Roid
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I have a new project which needs a programmable logic controller. It requires 8 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs, 8 timers, 8 counters and about 48 internal relays. The program is in ladder logic. Can it be done with an EZB v4?
Ron
The ezb uses a microcontroller. The ezb is not a microcontroller. The ezb is code and a pcb on a microcontroller.
Think of a microcontroller as an engine. And the ezb is the car.
So atmel arduino is an engine. Stm32 arm is an engine. microchip pic is an engine.
Ezb is a car that has an stm32 arm as the engine.
Now, if you wanted - the programming header for the stm32 arm on the ezb is available. So you can program the chip and use the wifi module - if you wish.
15 years ago I used PLC's in the equipment we built. I was curious if any of the software guys knew if it could be done using an EZB. So, the answer is NO! LOL I like DJ's answer, and Richard's bumper sticker.....
@69developer what stuff do you have?
I still build Halloween stuff with the PLC's and now in the process of using the EZBv4.
I have spares around too, GE, Series One and it's clones. They are the stuff that brought me to the great ezrobot situation I am in now. DJ's toys are MUCH more fun.
Ron
Ron
Industrial Shield ARDBOX
or you could look at using a www.phidgets.com I/O board.
Thanks for the alternative, but I have a blown GE Series One rack and CPU. I think the power supply is bad so I will try to fix it. I have been successful in the past. The I/O is lying around somewhere. LOL !
I was more interested in seeing if the EZB with an Auto Position script would work the same as the PLC logic. I felt no harm asking.
I think DJ didn't realize I will stay connected to my computer. This way I can use the EZB for Halloween then return it to my robot when I was done. I may still be able to do it ? but ?
Regards,
Ron