Was looking at the Automation Direct new PLC for $69.00 us and it seems very close to the DL05.
What does everyone think?    http://web1.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Programmable_Controllers/CLICK_Series_PLCs_(Stackable_Micro_Brick)

Thanks
Glenn

Hi Glenn,
  I just happened upon this post.
I saw the CLick ad just this week on the back of the latest Machine Design magazine.
I loaded the free software and tinkered wit ith a bit. Looks real good with a great help file.
I have one on order to play/learn with.
I'm sure it will do what I need.
Looks like no motion module though.
Thanks,
RC

I would like too but funds being what they are now, I have to wait a few more months.

I would believe that this is even cheaper than most BOBs and a second parallel card.  You could even have it take some load from the PC for simple things.
 

Thanks
Glenn

Hello RC did you get the click plc, if yes did you link it with mach through Modbus and what is your opinion on it.
I am making purchasing decisions on my Bridgeport BTC-1 I need sufficient I/O for my Tool changer. I thought this might be the way to go, considering I have a low budget.
Thank you in advance for any help,
Jaime