Re: Parallel port relays

I use the same board, but I split my parallel cable and put the other
pins on the input ports of my breakout board (have my cake and eat it
too)

Jeff

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Alan Marconett <KM6VV@a...>
wrote:

> Hi K,
>
> Great suggestion! And I like the company name "CQ".
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> knives01us wrote:
>
> >
> > For those of us who are electronically challenged, there is an 8
> > relay, 10 amp per relay, assembled board available at
> > electronicskits.com for about $35 that works well right from the
> > parallel port, no fiddling required. The only other thing needed

is a

> > 12 volt power supply. I've been using some for over a year for
> > spindle and accesory control, and they work great. There are

enough

> > relays left over that spares are built in if ever needed, and for

me

> > the price was less than the time it would take to order parts,

let

> > alone build from scratch.
> >
> > I have no connection with the company.
> >