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Drive 12V relay

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:26 am
by Deo joseph
hi everyone..
i need a power supply to drive relay coil (12V DC).
i am planning for dual output power supply with 5V and 12V dc output so that i can power up both Pi-3 and Relay.
i need to power up 48 relays whose coil voltage is 12V DC.
What should be the current rating of the supply?
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Re: 5V Pin not giving 5V

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:29 pm
by Burngate
Instead of hijacking this thread, which is frowned upon, I suggest you start a new thread.
Also, provide more details, such as the current each relay will require (12v doesn't give us a clue)

Even better, when you've found that figure, multiply it by 48, and you will have answered your own question.

Re: Drive 12V relay

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:51 pm
by mahjongg
split off from hijacked thread, gave new topic.

And yes, you need to give the current the relay drives.