Re: on winding a transformer

"Paul E. Schoen" wrote:

> This sounds a lot like the same project that was discussed by the OP at
> length March 22 ("Need a big transformer") and March 31 ("transformers
in
> parallel"). If the OP simply needs +/- 24 VDC at 2 (or even 5) amps,
there
> are easier and better ways to get that than tinkering with parts from an
> old PC power supply. Unless you need something with exotic
specifications,
> you can always buy it for less than you can build it (unless your time
is
> worth nothing or it is mostly for learning). And for learning, it is
best
> to build basic circuits until you understand them, and there is also a
lot
> you can do by just running simulations. Much better and safer than
blowing
> up parts in a breadboard.

Totally agreed.


> I bought a 200 watt dual output +/- 43V 2A switcher originally designed
for
> an audio amp for about $22 on eBay, and it is a well-made device that
will
> meet my needs if I ever decide to build a high-power op-amp or audio
> amplifier.

Do you still have the item number ? I'd be intruiged to just look at that.

Graham