CODESYS Pi PLC - execute python scripts in the PLC application

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This example shows, how to add python scripts in CODESYS as external files and execute them in your CODESYS application. In a similar way, you can execute virtually every other external program from your PLC application, which opens you a wide range of new possibilities.

Unicorn HAT example Project is available here: http://forge.codesys.com/hax/blog/_discuss/thread/82598d1c/3050/attachment/DownloadPythonScript_and_Exec_onPI.project

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Posted by codesys.com 2018-01-08

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