Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] UPDATE: Stepper and Servo power supplies: Microwave Oven Transformers for sale

Dave Halliday wrote:

> TV transformers are not good for this application. They do not have
> enough power except for smaller systems (200 watts or so for the larger
> color vacuum tube sets - I used to use these for building tube audio
> power amps) and the killer is that every TV transformer I have seen had
> the primary and secondary wound together on the same bobbin.
>
> The beauty with the Microwave transformers is that the primary and
> secondary are physically separate so it's trivial to remove just the
> secondary and to wind one that fits your needs.
>

Ok, I can see that. Never have opened a microwave.
I'll have to find one abouts and take a look.
About the only thing I've looked into hacking a microwave about,
is for transmitters.
Thanks,
Goat