How to Build The Cheapest PLC Trainer

In this video we'll show you how to easily build the cheapest PLC trainer on the market. We tried to utilize materials mostly from Amazon to streamline your build process. This trainer is designed to help you understand the wiring and basic functionality involved in the setup of a PLC. We will be utilizing this trainer for future tutorial videos and other wacky design videos.

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Check out this video where we use the PLC trainer as a rocket controller :    • Indoor 3D Printed Rocket Launch  


Supplies to get for the tutorial series
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PLC: Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 or Micrologix 1100
Push Button Switch Control Station (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3YJ68hV
Red and Green LED Lights (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Xsxc3R
Fuse Holder (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Ly0QSY
DIN Rail (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3mZ2xia
Screws (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Z1XJFY
16 AWG Wire (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3LxeOVe

Serial Cable (Cable Option 1 - Amazon): https://amzn.to/3xiIqO0
USB Cable (Cable Option 2 - Amazon): https://amzn.to/3xju6Vq
Network Cables (Cable Option 3A - Micrologix 1100 Only - Amazon): https://amzn.to/3K4kpll
Network Switch (Cable Option 3B - Micrologix 1100 Only - Amazon): https://amzn.to/3IimkjN

Note: Choose from cable options 1, 2, or 3A & 3B (combined) when purchasing a Micrologix 1100, or simply go with either cable option 1 or 2 if opting for a Micrologix 1000.

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Chapters
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00:00 Intro
00:09 Overview
01:08 Building the Base
06:05 Connecting the Neutral Wires
09:59 Connecting the Common/Hot Wires
15:52 Connecting the Inputs from the Switches
17:40 Connecting the Outputs to the Lights
18:45 Quick Demo
20:05 Closing