In this application, the GalilTools COM library is used in conjunction with Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 to develop a user interface for the Galil controller. The goal is to create a simple interface that features both directional buttons for mouse interaction and the ability to poll for keyboard input. Using this digital stimulus, the application is to act similar to an analog joystick control interface. The completed user interface is visible below.

Galil has recently added a new video to its growing library of 2-minute instructional videos. This latest video gives recommendations for wiring and supply voltages when connecting to the optically isolated outputs on Galil controllers.

This article provides a sample project using the GalilTools COM library for setting up two TCP message handles. Using such an approach, Embedded DMC code can send data to two channels (for example a data storage channel and a user interface channel).

On the market for five years, Galil’s RIO Pocket PLC provides a cost-effective, compact and intelligent solution for programmable I/O control. Standard features of the RIO-47xxx series include 32 digital and 16 analog I/O, program memory with multitasking, PID process control loops, timers, counters, web interface, email alerts, datalogging, Ethernet and RS232 ports.