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Using Relays — SIK Circuit 13
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Using Relays — SIK Circuit 13

Control a relay with a transistor to switch between two LEDs. Learn about electromechanical switching, SPDT relays, Normally Open vs Normally Closed contacts, and flyback protection.

Instruções

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Parts & Introduction

A relay is an electrically-operated mechanical switch. A small current energizes a coil that physically moves a contact arm, switching a separate circuit. Relays can control high-power devices (motors, lights, appliances) from low-power Arduino signals. This experiment uses an SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) relay to alternate between two LEDs.

Parts Needed

  • 1x Arduino Uno + USB cable
  • 1x Breadboard
  • 1x SPDT Relay
  • 1x NPN Transistor (P2N2222A)
  • 1x Diode (1N4148)
  • 2x LEDs (different colors)
  • 2x 330Ω Resistors
  • 14x Jumper Wires

Materiais para este passo:

SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.2SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.21 kit

Ferramentas necessárias:

Computador com o IDE ArduinoComputador com o IDE Arduino
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Hardware Hookup

Wiring Instructions

Transistor + Relay Coil
  1. Connect transistor Base through 330Ω resistor to Arduino Digital Pin 2.
  2. Connect transistor Emitter to GND.
  3. Connect one side of the relay coil to transistor Collector.
  4. Connect other side of relay coil to 5V.
  5. Flyback Diode: Band (cathode) to 5V, anode to Collector.
Relay Contacts + LEDs
  1. Connect relay COMMON through a 330Ω resistor to 5V.
  2. Connect relay NC (Normally Closed) to LED 1 positive leg.
  3. Connect relay NO (Normally Open) to LED 2 positive leg.
  4. Connect both LED negative legs to GND.

Materiais para este passo:

Relé SPDTRelé SPDT1 peça
Placa de ensaioPlaca de ensaio1 peça
Fios de ligaçãoFios de ligação8 peças
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Arduino Code

Open the Arduino IDE and upload the following sketch to your Arduino board.

relay.inoarduino
/*
SparkFun Inventor's Kit
Example sketch 13 — RELAYS

Use a transistor to drive a relay, alternating two LEDs.

Hardware connections:
  Transistor BASE through 330 ohm resistor to digital pin 2
  Transistor EMITTER to GND
  Relay coil: one side to COLLECTOR, other to 5V
  Flyback diode: band to 5V, anode to COLLECTOR
  Relay COMMON through 330 ohm to 5V
  Relay NC to LED 1 positive, Relay NO to LED 2 positive
  Both LED negatives to GND

This code is completely free for any use.
*/

const int relayPin = 2;
const int timeDelay = 1000;

void setup()
{
  pinMode(relayPin, OUTPUT);
}

void loop()
{
  digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH);  // Relay on (COM connects to NO)
  delay(timeDelay);

  digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW);   // Relay off (COM connects to NC)
  delay(timeDelay);
}

Materiais para este passo:

Arduino Uno R3Arduino Uno R31 peça

Ferramentas necessárias:

Computador com o IDE ArduinoComputador com o IDE Arduino
4

Test & Experiment

What You Should See

You should hear the relay clicking, and see the two LEDs alternating — one on, one off — switching every second.

Troubleshooting

  • LEDs not lighting: Check LED polarity — longer leg is positive.
  • No clicking sound: The transistor or coil circuit isn't working. Verify transistor orientation and coil connections.
  • Relay not making good contact: The SIK relay is designed for soldering, not breadboarding. Press it firmly to ensure all pins contact.
  • Confusion: Don't mix up the TMP36 temperature sensor with the transistor!

Experiments to Try

  • Replace the LEDs with a motor on the NO contact — use the relay as a motor on/off switch.
  • Use a button to control when the relay toggles.
  • Add variable delay to create morse code patterns.

Materiais

9
  • 1
    SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.210% de comissão
    1 kit
    R$521.92
  • 2
    Placa de ensaio
    1 peça
    1 vendor sell this, none ship to you yet
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  • 2
    Fios de ligação
    8 peças
    3 vendors sell this, none ship to you yet
    Referência
  • 3
    Arduino Uno R3
    1 peça
    1 vendor sell this, none ship to you yet
    Referência
  • Relé SPDT
    1 peça
    Referência
  • Transístor NPN
    1 peça
    Referência
  • Díodo
    1 peça
    Referência
  • LED de 5 mm
    2 peças
    1 vendor sell this, none ship to you yet
    Referência
  • Resistência de 330 ohm
    2 peças
    Referência

Ferramentas necessárias

1
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