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PLC Bootcamp

Learn the basics of PLC Programming at home, for free.
Join our 5-day bootcamp to to learn all of the essential skills that you need to be an effective PLC programming without needing to pay for expensive software licenses or hardware.
All lessons are on demand and can be completed in your own time and at your own pace.

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Applied Micro800 PLC Programming

Take your PLC programming skills and build a portfolio of projects by programming solutions for 10 common industrial automation applications using Connected Components Workbench, Micro800 Simulator, and Factory IO.
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All lessons are on demand and can be completed in your own time and at your own pace.

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RealPars

Python for Industrial Control Systems

This course provides an introduction to the increasingly popular Python programming language for controls and automation engineers.

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RealPars

Logix 5000 PLC Programming

This course introduces the various families of Rockwell Automation PLCs and explains how to program Rockwell Automation PLCs in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer development environment.

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RealPars

Learn PLC Programming with PLCnext

This course teaches complete beginners PLC programming by building a project in the PLCnext development environment and, optionally, on a physical PLC with the PLCnext starter kit.

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Factory IO

How to Install Factory IO

A step-by-step guide to installing Factory IO by Real Games on your machine. Factory IO is a cutting-edge 3D simulation environment for simulating industrial automation applications and testing PLC programs from all manufacturers.

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Rockwell Automation

How to Install Connected Components Workbench

A step-by-step guide to installing Connected Components Workbench by Rockwell Automation, the free development environment for Micro800 PLCs, PanelView Component HMIs, Kinetix 300 Servo Drives, and PowerFlex 525 variable frequency drives.

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Factory IO

Factory IO Mixing Tank (Timers) Full Tutorial with Control IO

A complete step by step tutorial for solving Factory IO's "Mixing Tank (Timers)" scene using Control I/O and a few challenges to test your programming knowledge

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