Peltier Thermo-Electric Cooler Module - 12V 5A

Thermoelectric Peltier module rated for 12V operation, up to ~72W max (14V/6A). One side cools while the other heats; requires active heat dissipation (fan and/or heatsink) on the hot side to maintain the temperature differential. Draws up to 5A at regulated 12V.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Red lead (+)
Positive DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) wire; one side gets cold while the other gets hot.
Type · PowerVoltage · 12V nominal; Adafruit lists suggested voltage range 12V to 15.5V and max current about 6A at 12V.
Black lead (-)
Negative DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) and black (negative) wires.
Type · GroundVoltage · Return for 12V nominal DC input.

Pin	Type	Function	Voltage
Red lead (+)	Power	Positive DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) wire; one side gets cold while the other gets hot.	12V nominal; Adafruit lists suggested voltage range 12V to 15.5V and max current about 6A at 12V.
Black lead (-)	Ground	Negative DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) and black (negative) wires.	Return for 12V nominal DC input.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Pin details

2 connections

Red lead (+)
Positive DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) wire; one side gets cold while the other gets hot.
PowerVoltage · 12V nominal; Adafruit lists suggested voltage range 12V to 15.5V and max current about 6A at 12V.
Black lead (-)
Negative DC power lead. Adafruit states to apply 12V to the red (positive) and black (negative) wires.
GroundVoltage · Return for 12V nominal DC input.

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