Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Arduino Opta: https://mou.sr/arduino-akx-starterkit
Arduino Opta Expansion Module: https://mou.sr/arduino-opta-d1608

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In this electronics basics episode we will be having a closer look at PLCs aka Programmable Logic Controllers. Most people are familiar with Arduino microcontrollers that you can program and they manage inputs and outputs. This is basically what a PLC can do as well, but it is way easier. So why are people not using them? Well, in this video we will learn all about it! Let's get started!

Websites that were shown in the video:
docs.arduino.cc/hardware/opta
docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/portenta-machine-control/pmc-opta-temp-ctrl

Thanks to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring this video.

0:00 PLC is Better?
1:18 Intro
1:56 PLC Hardware
3:32 Microcontroller Hardware
3:59 Price?
4:24 PLC LED Example
5:50 PLC LED Delay Example
6:23 Live Debug is AWESOME!
6:51 Conveyor Belt Hardware
8:27 Conveyor Belt Logic
9:25 Verdict