Re: PLC's Microcontrollers, doing it on the cheap

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Doug Harrison" <prototype@c...> wrote:

> > I Saw this post on microcontrollers, the problem is that you

cannot

> > really get a PLC for a 100 bucks.
>
> Automation Direct DL-05 PLC.
> 8 inputs
> 6 outputs
> 2K program memory
> 4K data memory
> 4 PID loops
> Various AC/DC powered options
> Built-in 24V supply
> $99
> Programming software - $99
>
> >

We use some small PLC's from IMO here in the UK. IMO are only agents
and I suspect that they are Fugi <sp> in origin, their invertors are.
These come complete with programming CD and link cable for about 85
UKP [ $127 ] about the same spec as the DL-05 above so shop around
for deals.

John Stevenson
Nottingham, England.