Desenvolvimento de CLP didático para laboratórios de Engenharia no IFMG - Campus Bambuí

Abstract

The Undergraduate Thesis (TCC) addresses the development of a didactic Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), intended for laboratories of Computer Engine ering and Electromechanical Engineering. The need for an affordable solution arises from the resource limitations present in many educational institutions, where the acqui sition of industrial PLC equipment becomes unfeasible due to its high cost. The project proposes the development of a low-cost didactic controller capable of reproducing the main functionalities of industrial PLCs, using accessible hardware and integrating with the OpenPLC platform. The developed solution aims to provide a practical learning experience close to industrial reality, enabling students to apply both theoretical and practical concepts related to industrial automation within an academic environment.