5200 Module Parts.

[CV Gus]

I need to order at least two Normally CLOSED relay switches.

 

Radio Shack no longer has them, I'm afraid.

 

I need them to complete my latest 5200 project.

 

Can anyone here recommend a place where I can get them? They must be low voltage, by the way- the lower the better.

 

Thanks.

[A.J. Franzman]

Double-throw relays are more common than purely NC relays. Double-throw means it's both normally open and normally closed -- there's a Common terminal, an NO terminal, and an NC terminal for each "pole" of the relay (SPDT = single pole, double throw; DPDT = double pole, double throw; 3PDT = three pole; etc.)

Edited May 13, 2010 by A.J. Franzman

[tetrode kink]

Try Mouser and Digi-Key. I don't know if they have relays, but they have everything else so it's worth a look.

 

-tet

[CV Gus]

Double-throw relays are more common than purely NC relays. Double-throw means it's both normally open and normally closed -- there's a Common terminal, an NO terminal, and an NC terminal for each "pole" of the relay (SPDT = single pole, double throw; DPDT = double pole, double throw; 3PDT = three pole; etc.)

 

 

I tried that, too- no luck. My 2000 catalog, sad to say, is HOPELESSLY outdated- I kept it for the part #.

 

If you know where I can get a SPDT or even a DPDT switch, or just a NC switch, any of it will do. But it must be a relay that will switch from one to the other when a small current is passed through the coil.

[zylon]

only ones I have at work are 24vDC and 16vDC. I got one for someone to fix their TV once.

You can possibly use a horn relay from an old car.

Edited May 28, 2010 by zylon

[hex65000]

Another good source is Allied Electronics for all your coil needs...

 

http://www.alliedelec.com/sensors-switches-relays/

 

Hex.

[ Had at least one success today... ]

[Gorf]

Of course you can also use a seperate voltage supply for the needed 12/16/24 volt relays.

 

Try goggle with this link...

 

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enUS338&q=5+vdc+relay&aq=1&aqi=g-s1g3g-s3g2g-ms1&aql=&oq=5+vdc&gs_rfai=&fp=8f72db810780d33e

 

...all sorts of options for 5 vdc relays.