Getting started with Idekit

we support different platforms

Choose platform

Idekit Runtime is fully customizable and useable for different operation systems. Also different power and memory capacity is not a problem. We support 32 and 64-bit CPU's.

  • Embedded systems

Idekit Runtime is running on almost all common platforms. Make your own PLC or one-purpose machine. Design your PLC based on your requirements. Minimum system requirements are specified in the table:

Embedded platforms
CPU Core Tools
ARM based CPU ARM11 series, Cortex-M4/M33 and upper Keil a ST Link/V2
PowerPC G2, e300, 603e  

  • Standard Desktops or Servers

Device could be Desktop (personal PC or laptop) or Server (rack or mounted table). Minimal requirements for these devices for installation WindowsRT and LinuxRT with webserver package are specified in the table below.

Standard platforms requirements
Idekit Runtime CPU RAM Operating system
for Windows Intel Core 2, AMD Athlon 4 GB Windows 8.1 ,Windows 10 
for Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 

Idekit Studio will compile source code to the native machine code for all of the stated CPU's platforms. Idekit Runtime installation is possible on CPU, which is given in the table above, and the latest.

  • Virtual platforms

Supported virtual engines are VirtualBOX, Hyper-V or VMware  

Dowload the free DEMO

If you are interested..

in Idekit solution for own controller or platform, please don't to hesitate to contact us immediately directly by our contact form on this website or use contact details below. You can also buy it or download it free of charge for testing. Solution is ready to download for common platforms. 

Free operating system as Open-source. It can now become a powerful automation platform and it doesn't matter as a powerful server or as the smallest device.

Linux based platforms

  • The most famous general pourpose system
  • Now supported by Idekit Runtime!
  • Cost effective free solution suitable for your projects
  • Suitable also as powerful server for data aquisition or part of huge cloud solution
  • Installation package will set up the system for you

If you are interested..

in Idekit solution for own controller or platform, please don't to hesitate to contact us immediately directly by our contact form on this website or use contact details below. You can also buy it or download it free of charge for testing. Solution is ready to download for common platforms.

 Download for Linux Installation guide for Linux

Most common operating system in the world. Probably installed right now on your computer as well.

Windows based platforms

  • Easy to get started with on your computer!
  • Now supported by Idekit Runtime!
  • Fully scalable solution for your server projects
  • Suitable also as powerful server for data aquisition or part of huge cloud solution
  • Installation package will set up the system for you

If you are interested..

in Idekit solution for own controller or platform, please don't to hesitate to contact us immediately directly by our contact form on this website or use contact details below. You can also buy it or download it free of charge for testing. Solution is ready to download for common platforms.

 Download for Windows Installation guide for Windows

Transform your Raspberry on a table into the powerful automation platform with Idekit Runtime!

Microcomputer Raspberry PI

  • The most famous microcomputer in the world in the size of a payment card
  • Now supported by Idekit Runtime!
  • Cost effective PLC solution suitable for development and prototypes
  • Suitable also as an educational tool for students and employees
  • Installation package will set up the system for you

Fits for home and educational projects, everywhere where is very important the possibility to test your ideas or projects immediately.

Supported features

  • User defined GPIO's in DI/DO mode
  • Serial USB ports support
    including UART and USB converters RS485/RS232
  • Network interface WiFi and Ethernet
    IP communication Modbus TCP, BACnet, ..
  • Other peripherals and HAT's support on customer request
  • Web server Idekit Visual support included
    Controller and web based HMI on the same compact device
  • Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4B supported
    Other variants on customer's request

If you are interested..

in Idekit solution for own controller or platform, please don't to hesitate to contact us immediately directly by our contact form on this website or use contact details below. You can also buy it or download it free of charge for testing. Solution is ready to download for common platforms.

 Download for Raspberry PI Installation guide RPi

Try Idekit Runtime as a fresh alternative for native system of your PLC.

Stations Wago PFC100/PFC200 series

  • Flexible and modular PLC system on DIN rail
    Powered by Linux OS
  • International, proven and certified german manufacturer
  • Robust and quality product
  • Broad portfolio of I/O modules and converters for nearly every application and use case
  • Installation package will set up the system for you

Many application use cases from home automation, data aquisition and monitoring up to robust industrial automation systems.

Supported features

  • Ethernet network interface
    IP communication to the highest levels of system topology (Modbus TCP, BACnet, ...)
  • Support of modular cards from Wago system
    I/O cards, bus modules and converters
  • Idekit Visual - web server support
    Controller and web based HMI on one device

If you are interested..

in Idekit solution for own controller or platform, please don't to hesitate to contact us immediately directly by our contact form on this website or use contact details below. You can also buy it or download it free of charge for testing. Solution is ready to download for common platforms.

 Download for Wago Installation guide Wago