The Waveshare Relay Expansion Board is a practical add-on for Raspberry Pi, featuring eight channels of relay control to manage external devices safely.
This board suits various automation projects, such as controlling home appliances or sensors with your Raspberry Pi. For instance, it allows you to switch lights or motors on and off remotely, integrating seamlessly into DIY setups for home automation or IoT experiments.
- Eight relay channels with photo coupling isolation to prevent electrical interference
- Supports Raspberry Pi models A+, B+, 2B, 3B, and 3B+, with loads up to 5A at 250V AC or 30V DC
- Onboard LEDs for easy status monitoring and a jumper for custom pin control
- Standard rail mount design for stable installation
- Includes development resources like code examples in WiringPi, Python, and more
- Compact dimensions of 232 x 72 mm for space-efficient setups
Light specifications include a 5V power supply and 3.3V/5V trigger signals, making it ideal for users building reliable control systems in electronics hobbies or professional applications.