LibrePLC32

LibrePLC32

LibrePLC32 is an open-source, KiCad-based Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware project.

The goal of the project is to create a compact, hackable, and well-documented PLC platform for industrial automation experiments, prototyping, education, and open hardware development.

⚠️ Work in progress: LibrePLC32 is currently under development.

Project goals

LibrePLC32 aims to provide:

• An open hardware PLC design
• KiCad source files for schematic and PCB development
• Field-oriented interfaces such as digital I/O, isolated CAN, isolated RS-485, and Ethernet
• A design that can be studied, modified, repaired, and improved by the community
• Documentation for design decisions and component calculations

Repository structure

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├── img/              # Project logo and graphics
├── plc/
│   ├── docs/         # Design notes and calculations
│   └── kicad/        # KiCad project, schematics, PCB, and libraries
├── LICENSE
└── README.md

Features

LibrePLC32 is designed to provide a practical set of PLC-oriented hardware features:

• 8–36 V DC input voltage range
• 4 isolated digital inputs for field signals
• 4 transistor digital outputs for driving external loads
• 2 relay output terminals for switching isolated loads
• Isolated RS-485 interface for industrial serial communication
• Isolated CAN bus interface for device-to-device communication
• Ethernet interface for network connectivity