Controlador Velkys: Alternativa de costo reducido para la industria 4.0 en Cuba.

Industry 4.0 has revolutionised the way industries around the world operate, enabling greater efficiency and process optimisation. However, for many in developing countries, such as Cuba, the cost of implementing advanced technologies can be a significant challenge. In this context, the Velkys controller, developed by the company AlaSoluciones, is presented as a low-cost solution to boost the development of Industry 4.0 in the country. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the capabilities of the Velkys controller, presenting the hardware and software development of the device. The main element used is the ESP32 microcontroller, which provides wireless connection via Wifi and Bluetooth, as well as powerful processing capabilities. The controller firmware is based on the real-time operating system (FreeRTOS), ensuring efficient and reliable operation. This solution simplifies the transition to Industry 4.0 in contexts where the level of risk associated with the process is not extreme, such as in light manufacturing and agribusiness, among others, representing a viable and economical alternative to promote automation in Cuban industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]