# QiTech Control
QiTech Control is an open-source framework designed to bring modern software development practices to certified industrial hardware.
It frees developers from proprietary, license-heavy PLC ecosystems and rigid "point-and-click" workflows that are no longer adequate for today's complex automation challenges.
QiTech Control combines the modularity and reliability of standard EtherCAT terminals (e.g., WAGO, Beckhoff) with the power of a modern Rust & React stack.
## Documentation
**[View Full Documentation Wiki](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki)**
- [Getting Started](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Getting-Started)
- [Architecture Overview](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Architecture-Overview)
- [EtherCAT Basics](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Ethercat-Basics)
- [Device Examples](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Hardware-Examples)
- [REST API Reference](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Rest-Api)
## Videos
| Software Demo | Full Explainer |
|---------------|----------------|
| [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3YeBwfV-s)
*Watch a demo of the control software in action* | [](https://youtu.be/55egCAkQgyM)
*Watch a complete overview of QiTech Control* |
## Repository Structure
- **`/electron`** - React + Electron frontend
- **`/server`** - Rust backend implementing machine logic
- **`/ethercat-hal`** - Hardware abstraction layer for EtherCAT devices
- **`/control-core`** - Core control logic
- **`/nixos`** - Custom Linux OS with realtime kernel
## Technology Stack
**Backend:** Rust with [Ethercrab](https://github.com/ethercrab-rs/ethercrab) for EtherCAT, [SocketIO](https://socket.io/) for real-time communication, [axum](https://docs.rs/axum/latest/axum/) for REST API
**Frontend:** [Electron](https://www.electronjs.org/) + [React](https://react.dev/) with [Shadcn](https://ui.shadcn.com/) components and [Tailwind](https://tailwindcss.com/) styling
## Hardware Examples
QiTech Control supports a wide range of EtherCAT hardware from WAGO and Beckhoff. We provide complete step-by-step tutorials with wiring diagrams and software configuration for many common modules.
**[View all hardware examples and tutorials on the wiki](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Hardware-Examples)**
Quick links to popular examples:
- [EL2004 - LED Control](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Minimal-Example-El2004) (simplest setup for beginners)
- [EL3021 - Analog Input](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Minimal-Example-El3021)
- [EL7031 - Stepper Motor Control](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Minimal-Example-El7031-Motor)
- [WAGO 750-402 - Digital Input](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Minimal-Example-Wago750-402)
- [WAGO 750-455 - Analog Input](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/Minimal-Example-Wago-750-455)
## QiTech Machines
QiTech Control powers 10+ production machines for filament extrusion, winding, measurement, and material processing.
**[View complete machine catalog on the wiki](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki/QiTech-Machines)**
## Contributing
This is an open-source project. Contributions are welcome! Please see the [wiki](https://github.com/qitechgmbh/control/wiki) for development guidelines.
## Additional Videos
| Episode Highlights | |
|--------------------|--------------------|
| [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2wNN6sF4to&t=163s)
**Day in the Software Team**
*Behind the scenes with Robin and how the team ships control software.* | [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5WGAY3WRWA&t=1s)
**Software Stack Day**
*A fast tour through the tools, stack, and daily workflow.* |
| [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyaHwxXguw4&t=32s)
**First Client**
*A milestone week building the first real client project.* | [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moI7z2PVdF4)
**Steelworks Week**
*A deep-dive week on a demanding steelworks order.* |
## License
See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.