Interfacing using ULN2003A - Raspberry Pi Forums


so quite new pi , have general understanding of coding , computing...but electronics can struggle (although gcse electronics got in 10 years go has come in handy!).

use gpio pins (3.3v...low current allowance) of pi b v2 power various larger more current hungry devices (relays in case start with).

after doing bit of reading , coming across sainsmart relay boards, got 1 , few resistors , transistors in order make simple interface board. 1 problem

a) relay board not seem power on... on connecting 5v 8pin vcc , gnd gnd 8pin, no relays click (meant active low). no leds light either.

b) interface board ugly mess of resistor, ribbon cable , transistor.

did little more searching potential "better solution".

ul2003a chips (7 darlington arrays) allow 50v output, 500ma per driver; giving interface relay board on single chip!

http://www.usefulcomponents.com/ebay/pi ... 03a_st.pdf

wired 1 up?

search relay and/or uln and/or sainsmart , you'll multiple hits. if lucky you'll find example particular board.


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