Relay Boxes
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Project Start Date: 10/28/2009
Project Complete Date: ??/??/????
The purpose of this project is to build relay boxes to control 120V power using a microcontroller. The immediate project this will be used for is the Garduino
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Instructions
The following links give instructions on how to build the relay boxes:
Parts List
Completed Project Information:
- Unit Cost: $28.41 + Tax (two relays, GFCI ports, and housings)
- Units Made: 2
- Total Cost: $56.82 + Tax
- Extra Relay Part: $12.95 + Tax
| Part | Supplier | Product Code | Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price | Related Notes and Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartLockPro GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interupt) Outlet | Do-It Center | 637212 | 2 | $14.99 | $29.98 | |
| Nail Mount Housing | Do-It Center | 639866 | 2 | $0.47 | $0.96 | |
| Relay Control PCB | SparkFun | COM-09096 | 3 | $3.95 | $11.85 | |
| Relay SPST-NO Sealed - 30A | SparkFun | COM-00101 | 3 | $3.95 | $11.85 | Potter & Brumfield T9AS1D12-5, 5DC FORM A, N.O. 30A, 240VAC |
| Common BJT Transistors - NPN 2N3904 | SparkFun | COM-00521 | 3 | $0.75 | $2.25 | |
| Super Bright LED - Red - 10,000mcd | SparkFun | COM-00528 | 3 | $0.95 | $2.85 | |
| Resistor 10k Ohm 1/6th Watt PTH | SparkFun | COM-08374 | 3 | $0.25 | $0.75 | |
| Diode Small Signal - 1N4148 | SparkFun | COM-08588 | 3 | $0.15 | $0.45 | |
| Resistor 1k Ohm 1/6th Watt PTH | SparkFun | COM-08980 | 6 | $0.25 | $1.50 | |
| Screw Terminals 3.5mm Pitch (3-Pin) | SparkFun | PRT-08235 | 3 | $1.50 | $4.50 | |
| Screw Terminals 5mm Pitch (2-Pin) | SparkFun | PRT-08432 | 3 | $0.95 | $2.85 |
Tools List
You will need several tools to complete this project. Here are a few:
- Soldering Iron
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Wire Cutters
