Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: PLC's and industrial automation

In a message dated 04/08/2001 11:11:39 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
lasernerd@... writes:

> Say, does anyone know of an inexpensive PLC for cheap bums like me?
> I'd like something like 8-16 inputs and 8-16 outputs... Any thoughts?
> It should have cheap software also, and run on a Winblows box
> (although I will probably be using a Linux system soon when I get my
> paws on the BDI EMC). Used/surplus is fine, but it's nice to have a
> supplier of inexpensive controllers on hand :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Robin
>
>

Robin,

There was an outfit on E-bay selling IDEC micro PLC's for $55.00 each.
Includes a enclosure, cables, manual, and misc small stuff. I think they had
650 more last I checked. I got 2. It has 8 inputs and 6 outs. I still need to
get the windowz programming package.

Peter
THRD, Inc.


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