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• Relay: We'll assume a commonly available, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) 5V relay, for example, the SRD-05VDC-SL-C. It has five pins: Coil pins (2), Common pin (1), Normally Close (NC, 1), and Normally Open (NO, 1).
• Diode: to protect the circuit from Back EMF (Electro Motive Force) created when the relay coil de-energizes. We'll use a generic diode such as 1N4001.
• Transistor: to switch the relay coil on and off. We'll use a NPN transistor, such as the BC547.
• Base resistor: to limit the current flowing through the base of the transistor. We'll use a typical value of 1k Ohm.
• Source voltage: to power the relay coil. We're using a 5V relay, so we'll need a 5V power supply.
• Switch / Input Signal: to control the ON / OFF state of the relay. You could use a tactile switch, a microcontroller GPIO, or other digital signal.

1. Connect the positive terminal (let’s call it VCC) of your 5V power supply to one of the coil pin on the relay.
2. Connect the other coil pin of the relay to the collector pin of the transistor.
3. Connect the emitter pin of the transistor to the ground (GND).
4. Connect the diode across the coil pins of the relay. The cathode (banded end) of the diode should be connected to the VCC side and the anode to the side connected to the collector of the transistor.
5. Connect one end of the base resistor to the base pin of the transistor.
6. The other end of the base resistor will be connected to the switch/input signal. When this input is switched HIGH (or pressed for a tactile switch), it will activate the relay.

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1. Add the Components: Start by adding the components to your project. In Flux, this can be accomplished by using the component search bar on the right-hand side of the schematic editor. You'll need to add:
   • SRD-05VDC-SL-C Relay (Any generic 5V relay if this specific model is not available)
   • 1N4001 Diode
   • BC547 Transistor (Any generic NPN transistor if this specific model is not available)
   • Two Resistors (1k Ohm and 10k Ohm)
   • A generic switch or a digital input pin for your control signal.
   • Power supply (For simplicity, use DC Power symbols for plus (5V) and GND (0V))
2. Connect the Components: Use the wire tool in Flux to make the connections between these components just like I've described in the previous message.
   • One of each coil pin of the relay connects to Power(5V) and the collector of the transistor, respectively.
   • Connect diode across the coil pins of the relay (Cathode to Power(5V) and Anode to the collector of the transistor)
   • Emitter of the transistor connects to GND.
   • One end of 1k Ohm resistor connects to the base of the transistor, and other end to the switch.
   • If you're using a high impedance control signal, connect the 10k Ohm resistor between the base of the transistor and GND.
   • The switch (or control signal) should have one connection to the resistor, and the other connection to GND.
3. Label your Nodes: This step is good practice because it makes your schematic easier to read, especially for more complex projects. To do this, simply select a node (a specific point where a connection is made) and give it a name. This is useful if you have nodes distributed in different regions of your schematic.
4. Check & Validate: Once all connections are made, use Flux's ERC (Electrical Rules Check) to validate that your schematic is electrically correct and there are no missing or incorrect connections.
5. Save: Don’t forget to save your work.