[TriEmbed] Regarding Raspberry Pi, a relay, and a solenoid

[Lucas Rumney]

I am looking for the cheapest and easiest way to use a raspberry pi to
activate a relay. THe relay then would power a solenoid. I am thinking of
this solenoid, but I do not really know what stats to look at for the relay
to match up with the pi and this solenoid because I am a beginner.

http://www.adafruit.com/products/413#Technical_Details

A one pole, one throw simple relay will do, I don't really need multiple
switches unless thats just easier or more compact.

Just to be clear my end goal is to be able to control a solenoid with the
raspberry pi, and I am assuming I need a relay because I don't really wanna
mess up and fry my pi.

Thank You guys, I will definitely share pictures of my project when
finished!

Lucas Rumney
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