# ctrlX CORE

## All in one: The ultra-compact control system for automation

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&#x20;“One control system for everything” means less engineering, fewer components and higher productivity. The modular software toolkit is based on the latest app technology and opens up new degrees of freedom when producing, providing and using functions.

[Learn more](https://apps.boschrexroth.com/microsites/ctrlx-automation/en/portfolio/ctrlx-core/)

### Video Lessons

1. [01-using-ctrlx-core-as-plc-and-node-red-server](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/01-using-ctrlx-core-as-plc-and-node-red-server "mention")
2. [02-using-ctrlx-core-as-mqtt-broker](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/02-using-ctrlx-core-as-mqtt-broker "mention")
3. [03-interfacing-ctrlx-core-with-ctrlx-i-o-via-ethercat](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/03-interfacing-ctrlx-core-with-ctrlx-i-o-via-ethercat "mention")
4. [04-introducing-ctrlx-core-ide-app](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/04-introducing-ctrlx-core-ide-app "mention")
5. [05-connecting-ot-with-it-using-bosch-devicebridge-app](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/05-connecting-ot-with-it-using-bosch-devicebridge-app "mention")
6. [06-interfacing-ctrlx-core-with-io-link-master-using-ethercat](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/06-interfacing-ctrlx-core-with-io-link-master-using-ethercat "mention")
7. [07-ctrlx-core-as-hmi-part-1](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/07-ctrlx-core-as-hmi-part-1 "mention")
8. [08-ctrlx-core-as-hmi-part-2](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-devices/ctrlx-core/08-ctrlx-core-as-hmi-part-2 "mention")

### Software and Hardware

&#x20;Check this page for relevant hardware and software information [hardware-and-software](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/resources/hardware-and-software "mention")