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Say how much current is required, high-current means different things to different people.

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Protoboard components being used for applications with high current

If I have a few pins of a relay (which is rated for the correct current) that will carry 5A when the relay is triggered, what's the best way to wire this up? Details: I have a breadboard with a circu …
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Logistical issue with power transistor and arduino

I have a transistor which will be triggered by an arduino digital pin. When the transistor switch is closed, ~5 A is going to flow from the collector to the emitter. However, I was under the impressio …
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Circuit with switching MOSFET not working

I have this circuit built (updated to remove short-circuit): I'm experiencing some weird behavior though that I don't understand. 1. When I close the switch, nothing happens. No current flows thr …
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Alternatives to breadboards for high-current applications

I've read that solderless breadboards cannot handle more than 1 A of current or so. What kinds of alternatives exist to a solderless breadboard? Would a soldered board make a difference if I want to h …
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