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Block diagram programming for noobs

Block diagram programming for noobs

Block diagram programming for noobs

(OP)
Hello,
As a mechanical engineer, I don't know much about using and programming controllers. However I find that very usefull and I would like to learn more about it.

I have heard that it was possible to program controllers like PIC with simulink diagrams.
Is anyone here is used to it?
Is it difficult to use?
Is there any free softwares that could do the same (create a program using diagrams that can be converted in assembly language)?
On which controllers do these softwares could work?

Thanks

RE: Block diagram programming for noobs

Search engines like Google are very useful, I found this example of Simulink programming for PIC:

http://tinyurl.com/2bl32pf

Of course a PLC is different than a PIC, but I'll let you google that yourself. I think you'll find most PLC programmers just use the software provided by the PLC manufacturer.

Best Regards,
Sean

RE: Block diagram programming for noobs

(OP)
Thanks. I found it to. That's exactly what I was looking for.

RE: Block diagram programming for noobs

You could visit http://www.plcforum.uz.ua/, it has tons of info and downloads for PLC programming for manufacturers such as OMRON, SIEMENS, Allen-Bradley and others.

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