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Originally Posted by Target70
The last time I looked at programmable micro controllers (~12 years ago) you did everything with ladder diagrams, and they were not very cheap. I have no idea where things have gotten to in that time but if you are able to get OTS components, and just hook them up, that could save time and money on a custom motor controller, plus have the added features.
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They have come a long way and are very focused on ease of programming. Most inputs/outputs need little or nothing in the way of supporting components.
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Originally Posted by SloS14
You would be amazed. You can get a capable MC for about $15 now. I've got three of them laying around.
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I favor the PicAxe which can be had for a few dollars for the most basic versions. It's not as powerful as something like an Arduino, but for most projects I think an Arduino is overkill.