Go from zero to a fully running virtual PLC on real edge hardware — using open-source tools, IO-Link sensors, and IEC 61131-3 programming.
OpenPLC Made Easy: Build a Real Industrial vPLC from Scratch
Most PLC courses teach you theory. This one puts you inside a live industrial system. You'll set up OpenPLC Runtime on an Edge computer, wire up real IO-Link sensors, and write logic that controls actual hardware, all for free.
In this course, you will learn:
- ✅ Install and configure OpenPLC Runtime (vPLC) on an edge device from scratch
- ✅ Connect and read live data from IO-Link sensors over Modbus TCP/IP
- ✅ Write IEC 61131-3 Ladder Logic and Structured Text for real industrial use cases
- ✅ Build a real-time vibration monitor and object detection system
- ✅ Control a SmartLight indicator using PLC output logic
- ✅ Understand C++ Function Blocks inside OpenPLC — and why they matter
This course is for you if…
- You're an automation or electrical engineer curious about open-source PLC alternatives
- You're a developer building Industrial IoT systems and want real PLC experience
- You're a student who learns best by building real things, not just reading theory
- You already know PLC basics but want to go deeper with vPLC, C++, and IO-Link