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 GAMES & ROBOTS

RC Radio
Controlled
Switch with
Relay

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GAMES & ROBOTS
RC Radio Controlled Switch
with Relay

This RC Relay project enables control of large current devices using a Radio Control (RC) System. This RC switch converts hobby radio control (RC) pulses to
control the on/off state of the Relay. On board LED indicates the output. The board is Arduino compatible and the example code can be modified as per user
requirements. The relay ON/OFF threshold can be set as per user requirements. The Arduino sample code enables momentary ON/OFF control of the relay, but
this can be modified for Latch output. The relay can handle a load up to 7A – 30V DC or 7 Amps 230AC Loads such as bulbs, LEDs, motors, fans, heaters etc. The
project can be connected to an unused RC channel. It operates with 5V DC and draws 60mA current when the relay is ON. 3 Pin male header helps the user to
connect the RC receiver. The project is Arduino compatible and can be programmed using Arduino IDE with the help of an onboard programming connector.
The project consists of an Atmega328 microcontroller, programming/bootloader connector, relay, BC847 BJT transistor to drive the relay, freewheel diode for
protection from the relay, and U2 PC817 provides isolation between the microcontroller and relay. D1 LED indicates output, D3 LED power LED. connector CN2
relay switch connection, connector CN1 5V supply input.

Note: This board will work with any standard RC remote. In this project, we tested it with HOTRC DS-600 6CH 2.4GHz Radio System.
Standard RC radio outputs is 50Hz – 1mS(1000uS) to 2mS(2000uS)

Arduino Code Credits: Tech Home You Tube

Features
Supply 5V DC
Current 60mA when Relay is On
RC Signal 1000 to 2000 uS
Relay Switch Activate Threshold Time 1460 – 1090uS
Relay Output-Load 230V AC Up to 7Amps, 30V DC up to 7Amps
On Board Power LED
On Board Output LED
Header Connector for RC Receiver Interface
4 x 2.5mm Mounting Holes
PCB Dimensions 66.68 x 22.23mm

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ARDUINO PROGRAMMING
Arduino Code is available as a download below. The user will be able to operate the Relay while the RC radio joystick is pulled down and the pulse width is
between 1460 – 1090uS. The user may change this value in the code. Connector CN3 is provided to burn the bootloader and upload the Arduino code. Please refer
to the connection diagram for programming.

D13
D12
D11
VCC
GND
ATMEGA328

RESET
RX
TX

Boot-Loader Connections

D13
D12

NO-ATMEGA328
D11
VCC
GND
RESET
RX
TX

Arduino Programming Connections

More info about new Atmega328 chip programming: https://docs.arduino.cc/built-in-examples/arduino-isp/ArduinoToBreadboard

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Schematic

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Connections

RC RECEIVER

GND
VCC
A1
PWR-LED
D13

PROGRAMING
D12
NORMALLY
D11 CLOSED
VCC
COMMON 230V AC
GND OR

RESET NORMALLY 110V AC

OPEN
RX
TX
OUTPUT LED

GND
VCC
Connections and other Details

CN1: Pin 1 = VCC, Pin 2 = GND

CN2: Relay Switch/Output Pin 1 = Normally Closed, Pin 2 = Common, Pin 3 = Normally Open
CN3: Programming Connector Pin 1= TX, Pin 2 = RX, Pin 3 = Reset, Pin 4 = GND, Pin 5 = VCC, Pin 6 = D11, Pin 7 = D12, Pin 8 = D13
CN4: RC Receiver Pin 1 = RC Pulse Input, Pin 2 = VCC, Pin 3 = GND
D1: Relay Output LED
D3: Power LED

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PCB

PCB GERBER
FILES
AVAILABLE

SILK SCREEN TOP BOTTOM LAYER TOP LAYER

PCB DIMENSIONS 66.68 X 22.23 MM

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Parts List

BOM
NO QNTY REF. DESC MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER SUPPLIER'S PART NO
1 1 CN1 2 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MM WURTH DIGIKEY 732-5315-ND
2 1 CN2 3 PIN SCREW TERMINAL PITCH 5.08MM PHOENIX DIGIKEY 277-1248-ND
3 1 CN3 8 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MM WURTH DIGIKEY 732-5321-ND
4 1 CN4 3 PIN MALE HEADER PITCH 2.54MM WURTH DIGIKEY 732-5315-ND
5 2 C1,C3 10uF/16V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
6 2 C2,C4 0.1uF/50V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
7 1 C5 DNP
8 2 C6,C7 22PF/50V CERAMIC SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
9 2 D1,D3 LED RED-GREEN SMD SIZE 0805 OSRAM DIGIKEY 475-1278-1-ND
10 1 D2 1N4007 SMD DIODE DIODE INCORP. DIGIKEY S1MBDITR-ND
11 1 Q1 BC847AL SMD SOT223 NEXPERIA DIGIKEY 1727-2924-2-ND
12 1 RL1 Relay 5V CIT RELAY DIGIKEY 2449-J107F1CS125VDC.36-ND
13 2 R1,R6 1K 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
14 1 R2 10K 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
15 2 R3,R5 2K2 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
16 1 R4 470E 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
17 1 R7 1M 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
18 1 R8 4.7E 5% SMD SIZE 0805 YAGEO/MURATA DIGIKEY
19 1 U1 ATMEGA328TQPF-32 MICROCHIP DIGIKEY ATMEGA328PB-AURCT-ND
20 1 U2 PC817 DIP4 AMERICAN BRIGHT DIGIKEY BPC-817(BBIN)-ND
21 1 X1 16Mhz ECS INC DIGIKEY X1103-ND

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