SparkFun Beefcake Relay Control Kit (Ver. 2.0)

Description

Your 5V system can wield great power with this big, beefy relay board. How does 10A on the NC contacts and 20A on NO contacts at 220VAC sound? The SparkFun Beefcake Relay Control Kit contains all the parts you need to get your high-power load under control. Only minimal assembly is required!

The heart of the board is SPDT 20A / 10A Relay. The relay is controlled by 5V logic through transistor, and LED tells you when the relay is closed. This is a kit, so it comes as a through-hole part with assembly required, which makes for some nice soldering practice. Screw terminal connectors on either side make it easy to incorporate into your project.

3-pin terminals are only rated for 15A max! If you plan on connecting to larger loads, you'll need to sell directly to the board. The PCB can handle the full 20A for a few minutes at a time, but in an enclosed area heat can build up.

Notes: Please keep in mind that this board is really meant for someone with experience and good knowledge of electricity. If you're uncomfortable soldering or dealing with high voltage, please check out the PowerSwitch Tail II. The PowerSwitch Tail II is fully enclosed, making it a lot safer.

GET STARTED WITH THE BEEFCAKE HOOKUP & ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Features:

Voltage Rating: 220VAC / 28VDC
VCC requirements: 4-6V, 150mA capable
SPDT pins exposed (Form C)
14 AWG screw terminals for relay connections.
10 AWG solder lugs for relay connections.
Flyback diode included
Zener recovery diode included (decreases turn-off time)
Heavy 2 oz. copper on PCB

documents:

Schematic
Eagle Files
Hookup Guide
Datasheet (JQX-15F / 005-1Z1)
Relay Tutorial
GitHub

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