{"product_id":"sparkfun-beefcake-relay-control-kit","title":"SparkFun Beefcake Relay Control Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour 5V system can wield great power with this big, beefy relay board. How does 10A on the NC contacts and 20A on the NO contacts at 220VAC sound?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SparkFun Beefcake Relay Control Kit contains all the parts you need to get your high-power load under control. Only minimal assembly is required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the board is a sealed, SPDT 20A\/10A Relay. The relay is controlled by 5V logic through a transistor, and an LED tells you when the relay is closed. This is a kit, so it comes as through-hole parts with assembly required, which makes for some nice soldering practice. Screw terminal connectors on either side of the board make it easy to incorporate into your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some pretty beefy traces connecting the relay to the load pins, but the 3-pin terminals are only rated for 15A max! If you plan on connecting a larger load, you’ll need to solder directly to the board. As always with high current and voltage, play it safe and use your judgment when deciding how much of a load you want to put on a board – in open airflow the PCB can handle the full 20A for a few minutes at a time, but in an enclosed area heat can build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please keep in mind that this board is really meant for someone with experience and good knowledge of electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/beefcake-relay-control-hookup-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet started with the Beefcake hookup \u0026amp; assembly guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage Rating: 220VAC\/28VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCC requirements: 4-6V, 150mA capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPDT pins exposed (Form C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 AWG screw terminals for relay connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 AWG solder lugs for relay connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlyback diode included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZener recovery diode included (decreases turn-off time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy 2 oz. copper on PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Components\/General\/SparkFun_Beefcake_Relay_Control_Kit_v20a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Components\/General\/SparkFun_Beefcake_Relay_Control_Kit_v20a.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEagle Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/beefcake-relay-control-hookup-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHookup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/datasheets\/Components\/General\/Relay.JQX-15F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e (JQX-15F\/005-1Z1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/119\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRelay Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/Beefcake_Relay_Control_Kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sparkfun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24749245959,"sku":"KIT-13815","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/13815-04a.jpg?v=1468337502","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/sparkfun-beefcake-relay-control-kit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}