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> The PLC developer experience makes it possible for average technicians to do some things (like, things people typically use PLCs for) in days that would take
by Eduard 2y ago
> The PLC developer experience makes it possible for average technicians to do some things (like, things people typically use PLCs for) in days that would take average embedded C programmers weeks.
can you give examples where that is the case? It's hard for me to believe this. The embedded C ecosystem has all the best practices available (software and hardware abstractions, libraries and frameworks, unlimited open source availability, transparent tool chains, testing, build automation, continuous deployment, huge developer pool with shared)
Does PLC match ALL this and even go beyond?
- Salgat 2y agoAt least with ladder logic, at the steel mill I worked at, even electricians with no programming experience could look at a ladder logic program and troubleshoot the problem, even remotely adjust controls and do overrides.
- airbreather 2y agoIn terms of the skill level required for extremely deterministic outcomes, yes. Plus PLC hardware has a level of inbuilt hardware diagnostics that would take months to code and prove from scratch.
- buescher 2y agoThat’s funny. The flip side is that the plc folks have an equally hard time understanding the cost, time, and expertise involved in custom embedded designs for volume production.