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Krzysiek

Hello!

What is the difference between controller and microcontroller? (Is there anything like "macrocontroller"?)
 
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William Sturm

Controller is a generic term for a finished product like a PLC, PID, or CNC controller...

Microcontroller usually refers to a CPU chip with on board memory and I/O. It is used as part of a controller.

I have never heard anyone say the word macrocontroller.
 
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