Re: on winding a transformer

On Jun 30, 1:32 am, Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelati...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
> "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


Probably similar to this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/200W-Switching-Power-Supply-Dual-43V-2A-Audio-Amp_W0QQitemZ150201799823QQihZ005QQcategoryZ36323QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

Cheers,

Michael