When you're shopping for a programmable logic controller to learn ladder logic, two Migro kits at $199.99 each are likely to catch your eye. The "PLC Starter Kit" comes packaged as an outdoor box; the "PLC Training Kit" puts software front and center in its name. With identical price tags, how do you choose? The answer comes down to which angle matters more for your learning style.
Both kits share the same core components: a 20-I/O PLC FX board, 12 DC inputs, 8 relay outputs, a USB programming cable, a 24V power supply (input 120/240VAC), and a weatherproof enclosure. Both also bundle the GX Developer ladder logic software and a bonus training course that starts with basic functions and moves to advanced industrial applications.
Quick verdict
If you want to start with ladder logic and plan to move from workbench to field trials, the Starter Kit in Outdoor Box is your match. If your goal is structured coursework and you want the software and training course to be the obvious reason for the purchase, the Training Kit with Software is the better label for that mission.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Starter Kit (Outdoor Box) | Training Kit (w Software) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 199.99 | USD 199.99 |
| Price bar | ||
| Model | fx20 | fx20 |
| I/O | 20 total (12 DC in, 8 relay out) | 20 total (12 DC in, 8 relay out) |
| Software | GX Developer + bonus course | GX Developer + bonus course |
| Enclosure | Weatherproof enclosure | Weatherproof enclosure |
| GTIN | 971224482715 | 971224482722 |
Where each kit stands out
The Starter Kit's name leads with the outdoor box, which makes it the pick when you want the enclosure to be part of the story and you're starting from square one. The Training Kit's name leads with the software, which makes it the pick when your first concern is guided ladder logic instruction and you want the software bundle to feel like the main event.
Product notes
PLC Starter Kit Ladder Logic Professional Programmable Controller in Outdoor Box
This kit is the one to choose if you want your PLC starter setup to announce the outdoor enclosure right in its name. The included controller features 20 I/O with 12 DC inputs and 8 relay outputs, plus the USB programming cable and 24V power supply. You also get the GX Developer programming software with the bonus ladder logic training course. The one thing the title doesn't advertise is the software, even though it's included, so if you're specifically shopping for a training-focused bundle, you might need to read the description to notice the course. At $199.99, it's a solid way to get hands-on with a weatherproof PLC setup.
PLC Training Kit Ladder Logic Professional Programmable Controller, w Software
This kit is the one to pick when the software and coursework are the reason you're investing in a PLC. The package includes the same 20-I/O FX board, 12 DC inputs, 8 relay outputs, USB cable, and 24V power supply, alongside the weatherproof enclosure. The title makes the GX Developer software and bonus lessons a prominent part of the pitch, so it's easy to see this as a learning bundle. The trade-off: the name doesn't mention the outdoor box, so the weatherproof enclosure might not be on your radar until you inspect the description. At the same $199.99, you're getting a training-focused framing for essentially the same hardware and software combination.
Final choice by use case
If you're an engineering student or hobbyist who wants a field-ready box and a no-nonsense introduction to ladder logic, the Starter Kit in Outdoor Box gives you the enclosure-first story. If you're a self-paced learner or instructor building a training lab, the Training Kit with Software puts the software and course content at the center of the experience. Both are $199.99 and share the same core specs, so the tiebreaker is which name matches the way you plan to work.
