RETIRED: CANADUINO PLC MEGA328 100-12 DIY Kit (for Arduino Nano)

Description

This product has been retired. The new version (V2) is available HERE.

 

The CANADUINO PLC MEGA328 100-12 is a fully fitted, tiny Programmable Logic Controller for Arduino NANO (compatible module included) with a footprint of only 100 x 80mm!

This DIY soldering kit offers an incredible cheap opportunity to add a programmable logic controller to many kinds of projects and machines like lighting, HVAC, greenhouses, water treatment or smokehouses. It can help you control your Halloween decoration or your manufacturing equipment.

CANADUINO MEGA328 100-12 PLC is powered by an Arduino NANO V3 or compatible module, and can be programmed using Arduino IDE or other tools like Mitov’s ingenious “Visuino”.

CANADUINO MEGA328 100-12 PLC fits just any budget but delivers power and versatility equal to 10x more expensive professional control devices.

MEGA328 100-12 PLC basic features:
– 4 analog 0-10V inputs (10mV res.)
– 4 analog 0-10V outputs (2.5mV res.)
– 4 digital inputs 3-15V
– 6 digital 250V/5A relay outputs
– I2C bus for external sensors, displays etc.
– DS1307 RTC (real-time clock) with a backup battery

MEGA328 100-12 PLC is a Do-It-Yourself kit comprising only through-hole parts and is easy to build using basic electronic tools.

The kit contains the PCB, all passive, active and mechanical parts, and a compatible NANO V3 module.

A Mini-USB Cable (link) is sold separately.

The backup battery CR2032 is not included.

A power supply 12V DC, min. 0.5A is required.

 

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Substitute parts:
Sometimes, we can’t source the exact parts as listed in the documentation. Then we will ship the kit with substitutes close enough to guarantee proper function. To avoid mistakes, install the exact matching parts first, and then see what is left and match these parts to the empty spaces on your PCB. This way, you avoid installing the wrong parts by mistake.

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We also offer a larger Arduino PLC Project, the CANADUINO PLC 300-24, based on Arduino MEGA2560, with a total of 54 analog and digital outputs. This is a project for serious automation applications.

Assembling Instructions 1.4 PDF Download

Nice assembling video and review by our great supporter “Pileofstuff” (YouTube)

 

NOTE: The switching voltage converter to see on the pictures was replaced by an STM L7805CV linear voltage regulator for better EMC and higher reliability.