• Air logic functions like relays, switches, and counters, but uses compressed air instead of electricity. • Air-logic controls are preferred in wet or dusty conditions because they pose little danger ...

The LS Electric XGB PLC family is designed to be versatile for flexible configurations. Users can choose to use a single PLC unit as a standalone controller with 32 built-in I/O points. Alternatively, ...

We've discussed how to automate your home with X10 before, but if you're unhappy with its limitations and are willing to roll up your sleeves, you can tweak nearly any electrical device to communicate ...

While programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have long been the cornerstone of industrial control systems due to their robustness in harsh environments, industrial PCs (IPCs) are increasingly bridging ...

The debate between programming languages revolves around the necessity of sticking to ladder logic for ease of troubleshooting versus adopting higher-level languages for enhanced functionality and ...

Dan Shapiro’s Robot Turtles board game Kickstarter showed there is serious appetite for kids’ games that aren’t just fun to play with but also sneakily teach core coding principles. Instead of the $25 ...