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Tips and Tricks for Getting Started with MPLAB

MPLAB, an IDE developed by Microchip Technology, has many effective functionalities but can be tricky to use at times. Below, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite tips, common gotchas, and the best ways to troubleshoot MPLAB. Adding and Remov...


Top Five Fanuc HandlingPRO Tips 

FANUC HandlingPRO is great for visualizing tool paths and planning installation locations. It allows you to import computer-aided design (CAD) models and even run simulated robot programs. This is especially helpful for avoiding potential interferenc...


Using AutoHotkey in PLC Programming

Oftentimes, we must perform monotonous, repetitive tasks—and just about every time, it’s mind-numbingly boring. Thankfully, though, we can make our lives saner through automation! AutoHotkey is a simple scripting tool that allows you t...


Connecting to an Allen-Bradley PLC through an eWON Module

Getting the network settings correct for remote PLC connections can be tricky. Here is an easy to follow guide outlining my method for connecting to remote PLCs while using RSLogix in a VM. In this scenario, I will be using VMWare as our virtual m...


Tips for Importing Allen-Bradley Tags into an InTouch HMI

Creating tags in a Wonderware InTouch HMI project that connect to your Allen-Bradley PLC is quick and easy for small projects. However, on projects with hundreds or thousands of tags, it can become time consuming! To speed up this proces...