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Old 07-03-14, 08:04 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by doug30293 View Post
Is there a specific reason for not considering an off-the-shelf PLC? The Automation Direct Click series, for example, is available in a multitude of I/O configurations, it's stackable, software is free, and it is easy to program

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Doug,

Thanks for your input.

Speaking only for myself, I think that the world-wide popularity and appeal of the Arduino IDE makes it a better choice, especially since there are millions of inspired youths all over the planet who are either competent with the Arduino IDE, or are well on their way to competency.

We are not only working to solve our local problem, we are also contributing to a vast pool of inspired enthusiasts, who, if we speak their language (Arduino, and eventually C++) may take what we do and create something beyond what we can imagine.

-AC

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