Automation Direct offers an industrial controller that is compatible with Arduino IDE. It uses the same chip as the Arduino MKRZERO. https://facts-engineering.github.io/
Why would you care about that controller?
It is a complete unit, case, mounting connectors. It has many I/O modules (inputs, outputs, source/sink, temperature modules, relays) that are made to attach well, professionally, and will hold up to regular (ab)use.
Yes, it is all more expensive than a home built Arduino. But it will work first time, they offer amazing support, and the products will be available for many years.
I have not used this yet, but plan to get it setup at least to try it out.
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Automation Direct offers an industrial controller that is compatible with Arduino IDE. It uses the same chip as the Arduino MKRZERO.
https://facts-engineering.github.io/
You can buy them online from the manufacturer here, with a starter kit $160 (Dec.2020).
https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/open_source_controllers_(arduino-compatible)
Why would you care about that controller?
It is a complete unit, case, mounting connectors. It has many I/O modules (inputs, outputs, source/sink, temperature modules, relays) that are made to attach well, professionally, and will hold up to regular (ab)use.
Yes, it is all more expensive than a home built Arduino. But it will work first time, they offer amazing support, and the products will be available for many years.
I have not used this yet, but plan to get it setup at least to try it out.