Developing a PLC Learning Kit for Positioning Control

Abstract

At present, the Thai education system is moving forward with innovation. However, personnel in the industry production system still need instructional material to develop knowledge and skills that match the use of a Programmable logic controller (PLC) in production control. In particular, the education system still needs teaching equipment that meets the needs of the industry. This research has developed a learning kit for position control with PLC that uses learning equipment about position control and movement and the Internet of Things to help control it efficiently. The research results compare control systems using fuzzy logic and neural networks to improve control efficiency. In addition, the results of evaluating the learners' performance and perception of using the learning kit were presented.