Monk Makes - Low voltage relay for micro:bit (solid state)

The MonkMakes Relay for the BBC microbit is a solid-state (no moving parts) relay that allows an output of a micro:bit to turn things on and off.

A micro:bit can turn an LED on and off directly, but anything more powerful requires something like a relay or a transistor. Using a transistor to switch something on and off requires a shared ground connection with the micro:bit and a knowledge of electronics that you or your students may not be ready for. The MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit is much easier to use, acting like a simple micro:bit controlled switch.

This relay can be used to switch low voltage devices such as light bulbs, a motor, a small heating element or even a string of 12V LED lighting. The voltage needs to be kept under 16V, but the relay will automatically protect itself against too much current.

Features:

• Solid-state relay (No moving parts).
• Resettable ‘polyfuse’ to protect against over-current.
• 2A Maximum current.
• 16V Maximum voltage.
• Integrated active LED power indicator.

Contents:

• 1 x MonkMakes Relay Board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

• Length: 59.3mm.
• Width: 49mm.
• Height: 1.6mm.

Requires:

• BBC micro:bit.
• Crocodile Leads.

Resources:

• Relay Board getting started guide.