In this section, we will cover the ControlLogix parts, process control parts list, and tools required to build this project. We will also cover an estimated budget of what you can expect to pay for all these parts. eBay is a great source for decommissioned Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment. Many plants and factories will rip out automation equipment that is still fully functional during upgrades and modernization efforts. There are many resellers who go through the process of properly testing the equipment and ensuring it works properly before shipping it off. Many of the tools and other pieces of equipment can be purchased on Amazon.
The following is a picture of a drink selector I have created for thisbuild:
In the next section, we will detail the tools you will need for this project.
Tools you will need for this project
To build our robot bartender, we are...
