Re: parallel port signal to relay / source ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "turbulatordude" <davemucha@j...> wrote:

> I checked Jameco, they offer a SSR for 8 bux , 2 amp/230 VAC

prices

> go up from there.
>
> I guess now I have to look at if a photodarlington, mechanical

relay

> is better/slicker/easier than an SSR.
>
> seems that if one puts together a board, you get the option of
> putting in those neat LED's and all those goddies.

There are lots of other surplus sources. Jameco sells mostly new
components so the prices while reasonable, are on the high end.
Check www.mpja.com (Marlin P. Jones). C&H Surplus is another
source. There is another source called Mendelson's Electronics but I
forget their URL. Go to a good search engine (I like Google) and
search for surplus electronics or pick up a copy of Nuts & Volts to
name a few. The average one's I see are 10AMP @ 240VAC output and I
have seen the RFE (removed from equipment) ones as cheap as 5 Bucks.