Arduino Project

Relay

Course Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the Relay with Arduino.

Note

If this is your first time working with an Arduino project, we recommend downloading and reviewing the basic materials first.

1.1 Install Arduino IDE(Important)
1.2 Introduction of Arduino IDE

Required Components

In this project, we need the following components:

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COMPONENT INTRODUCTION

QUANTITY

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1

Arduino UNO R4 Minima

1

BUY

2

USB Type-C cable

1

×

3

Breadboard

1

BUY

4

Wires

Several

BUY

5

Relay

1

×

Wiring

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Common Connections:

Relay
S: Connect to 6 on the Arduino.
GND: Connect to GND on the Arduino.
VCC: Connect to 5V on the Arduino.
NO: Connect to 5V on the Arduino.

Traffic light LED
R:Connect to COM on the relay.
GND: Connect to GND on the Arduino.

Writing the Code

Note
You can copy this code into Arduino IDE.
Don’t forget to select the board(Arduino UNO R4 Minima) and the correct port before clicking the Upload button.


/*
  This code controls a one channel relay module using an Arduino Uno.
  The relay is turned on and off in a loop, with a delay of 3 seconds
  between each state change.

  Board: Arduino Uno R3 (or R4)
  Component: One Channel Relay Module
*/

// Define the relay pin as pin 6
const int relayPin = 6;

void setup() {
  // Set relayPin as an output pin
  pinMode(relayPin, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
  // Turn off the relay by setting the pin LOW
  digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW);
  delay(1000);

  // Turn on the relay by setting the pin HIGH
  digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH);
  delay(1000);
}