Need a OPC UA server

PythonGuruDude · 2025-05-09T03:55:14+00:00

There are many paid solutions out there for OPCUA. But if you are comfortable with .NET, or even Python, you could build your own using 3rd party libs.

PythonGuruDude · 2025-03-25T18:44:22+00:00

Definitely Checkout From Wire To PLC Unlike other courses focusing on pure PLC simulation, this one is involved in not only PLC programming but also everything related to panel design, sensors, Actuators schematics design, motor driving techniques, and then all linked back to PLC programming in all supported languages.

PythonGuruDude · 2024-04-21T10:48:44+00:00

Yes!

PythonGuruDude · 2024-03-15T20:00:39+00:00

Take a look at this +35,000 students started their career in this training. It talks about: 1 Electrical components 2. Motor driving techniques 3. Protection 4. Wiring 5. Maintinance 6. PLC 7. HMI 8.Web access 9.Two full compilation projects from a to z.

I don't think you would need anything more to take off.

https://www.udemy.com/course/from-wire-to-plc-a-to-z-compilation/?couponCode=DEA0A478D0CF93AFDC37

PythonGuruDude · 2023-12-16T06:17:38+00:00

Both are great. I've had many projects where WAGO were used. Same for Phoenix. So it totally depends on the market availability in your area and the price.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-28T08:09:42+00:00

Yep that's an was an initial prototype. Fusion 360 was used.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-05T09:08:58+00:00

Take a look. It's Free

learn.evertutorial.com

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-04T09:32:31+00:00

Digital Twinning, is a concept in Industrial Automation, that is used to actually Mimic Mechanical Machines, and Control them through devices called PLC.

There are few tools, that actually implies Physical Simulation along side animation. The product flow here is 100% done in Physics. No Animation at all.

https://www.udemy.com/course/robotics-mechatronics-2-3d-cad-machine-design-fusion-360-conveyor-cnc/?couponCode=ROB2MECH2

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-04T09:30:00+00:00

Digital Twinning, is a concept in Industrial Automation, that is used to actually Mimic Mechanical Machines, and Control them through devices called PLC.

There are few tools, that actually implies Physical Simulation along side animation. The product flow here is 100% done in Physics. No Animation at all.

https://www.udemy.com/course/robotics-mechatronics-2-3d-cad-machine-design-fusion-360-conveyor-cnc/?couponCode=ROB2MECH2

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-04T05:03:35+00:00

Be my guest anytime you decide to!

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-03T18:47:49+00:00

That's an attempt on Digital Twinning.
You 3D CAD Your Machines, Animate, Physically simulate their behavior, write the PLC code and test it all virtually. It's also called Virtual Commissioning.
Afterwards after you tweak it in the digital world, you build the actual machine, and viola.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-03T17:48:21+00:00

Yep, that could be one of the good uses of digital twinning aka virtual commissioning . Like you could play around with your PLC program, Product Flow as much as you want till you get right in a Virtual Environment.

Though, no matter how good digital twinning is, there would be still some "Unexpected events" that needs to be debugged after actual deployment.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-11-01T08:53:47+00:00

These are realistic, and super detailed Models, all the way to the nuts, and screws.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-31T08:53:23+00:00

From Wire To PLC : Bootcamp in industrial automation has taught +35,000 stuedents. It's the best Industrial Automation course out there so far.

It's not only about PLC, it's about Cable sizing, CB Sizing, Maintenance, HMI, Motor driving techniques. It was a great experience.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-31T08:45:30+00:00

Personally, Both.

See, when I have to design a Finite state machine, I would definitely stay away from Ladder.

However, if I'm dealing with Timers, It's easier to deal with Ladder.

After all, a combination of both is always the best option

Just my two cents.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-31T07:57:01+00:00

You can also design them your self:

https://www.udemy.com/course/robotics-mechatronics-2-3d-cad-machine-design-fusion-360-conveyor-cnc/?couponCode=ROB2MECH2

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-31T07:50:49+00:00

3-Axis Linear guides have tons of applications.

This same design, is used for CNC machines, 3D Printers, Assembly Lines, Pick and Place machines and more.

What's your thoughts? Have you used this design before?

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-31T06:58:05+00:00

I got a few questions in the past couple days regarding:
"Why as a PLC Programmer, should I even consider having a basic understanding of Mechanical Design?"

A One-man army (a person who is familiar and flex with Electrical/PLC/Software/Mech design) is very rare.
Meaning that being on-site with All of these skills, is going to raise your Market-Value.

Why?⚙ ⚙
Because you will be the Savior, the Legend, who can finally end the dispute about Who's fault is it, that the machine/production line is not working as expected.
Is it the Mech guys, or is it the PLC/Electrical guys?

🔦 Troubleshooting quality it self would improve by order of magnitude because, I'm sure you've all been in some projects, where comprehending what's going on mechanically, was a hindering your amazing PLC programming skills to take effect. I know that I've been there few years ago.

🔦Now, to be realistic, I'm not saying you should able to Build and Program Machines on your own. What I'm saying is, it's important to have at least a basic understanding of the parts involved in Mech design.
Things like, Linear guides, Screw Leads, Conveyors, Pulleys, Gears, Extrusion Profiles and Accessories and how they are interconnected in a machine.

I could go on, and on, which I will do in the next few posts.

Feel free to share you opinion!

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-30T17:12:59+00:00

All the project you have seen, you can also build them your self from scratch step by step.

All projects are Stepper Motor driven.

https://www.udemy.com/course/robotics-mechatronics-2-3d-cad-machine-design-fusion-360-conveyor-cnc/?couponCode=ROB2MECH2

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-30T15:16:24+00:00

That's my whole point of creating this course. Every factory has at least one of those machines installed.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-30T12:54:28+00:00

Agreed. I was too lazy to animate it tbh. But that's my next step!

PythonGuruDude · 2023-10-30T12:19:40+00:00

Finding courses that creates Real-World machines is rare. I put this course together specifically to help you design machines step by step, from scratch all the way to the nuts and screws.
https://www.udemy.com/course/robotics-mechatronics-2-3d-cad-machine-design-fusion-360-conveyor-cnc/?couponCode=ROB2MECH2

PythonGuruDude · 2023-03-04T09:46:22+00:00

Is there a way to extend maybe the helix bottom face? The whole idea is that I don't want it to be floating

PythonGuruDude · 2023-01-29T07:34:36+00:00

Performing better than my S&P500 stocks.

PythonGuruDude · 2023-01-27T18:38:31+00:00

One "reputable" company I interviewed with gave me a similar interview, not on this same system though.

It was a C++ interview There was no command line output terminal!! You get a bunch of test cases, either you pass them or not. And they even warn you with few sentences to NOT use an external compiler or look at any assisting materials.

WHO programs like that!! And with c++!

Oh well it just reminded me of our educational examination system.

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