Hello Frank, NOW~ I'm told that the passing of a magnet over a coil with soft iron core will generate a current dependent upon number of wire turns, strength of magnet and speed with which it is done. If that's right, Would the same apply... when said magnet is passed over either side of a transformer ? ALSO~ assuming the ability to pass 2 magnets over both sides, would that a] be possibly beneficial b] actually make any difference and c] the same but slightly behind/before the amp side of that coil ?
Hi Lloyd, I am not sufficently knowledgeable to answer to your question off the top of my head ! So connect a meter to a transformer, do the experiment and see what happens ! Practical experiments are an essential part of the learning curve ! What is your intended application for this device ?
May I suggest you read through "Solenoid" and "Electromagnetism" on Wikipedia ? (You may skip the deep mathematical stuff, most of that is way over my head !) All the best, Frank.
Low cost electronic components: There are very cheap components available from the far east, via Ebay (or google the sellers to find their own sites for even lower prices).
Even lower cost electronic components: I'm in Britain, where many towns have a "freecycle" website, which links people who have good useful stuff they want to give away with those who can use it. I expect many countries will have something similar. You could put in a request something like: "electrical. & electronic parts wanted by amateur experimenter".
O.K. Lloyd, some free online training solutions ! The following sites offer free courses of instruction and advice for beginners. Have look at a few, and discover which one(s) suit your approach. Start with simple projects and work your way up.
Many sites have a user forum for asking questions on any technical aspect.
Old (allegedly Chinese) proverb: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step.” ---------- http://www.allaboutcircuits.com - a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics
www.learnabout-electronics.org/index.php - Descriptions of components and principles, good diagrams, animations, & fault-finding techniques
