Im working on a pc lighting project. I want to use an Aquaero Multiswitch v1.41 to be able to software control lighting parameters. The switch design has 8 12v PWM controlled channels, 8 (5v i think) LED channels, but 1A per channel limit, max 40w draw. The led, led strip, and ccfl design I intend far exceeds this. Can anyone suggest a relay setup that will utilize a small power trigger to a switch of a larger power output?
Ex: > 1A 12v signal from Multiswitch, trigger relay, power output of 12v 4A and similar with led control - single led switch signal to relay and power up to 20 led
Edited for typos… damn phone…
Maybe I’m not understanding the design of those correctly, but they are more of controllers. Think my use of the word relay maybe semantically incorrect.
The Multiswitch I am using is a arduino platform. I’m just trying to find a way to boost it’s low current control, to a high current for more devices than it was made for. So “amp” maybe a more appropriate word.
When I use the software to turn on a 12v 1A output meant for one CCFL inverter, I want to be able to trigger 4 of them. In auto application, I have used a bosch 1155 5 terminal mechanical relay for this type of use.
You could use a USB relay board such as this one: RB-Dev-28
This is another alternative that requires you to drive the relays: RB-Elx-05
