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Bugger, thought not.waht said:
It is yes.waht said:
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Building a Basic Square Wave Oscillator: A Beginner's Guide
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Building a basic square wave oscillator can be achieved by creating a resonant circuit that generates a sine wave and then using a digital inverter to convert it to a square wave. For those working with mains voltage, safety is paramount, and it's advised to use a transformer to step down the voltage before experimentation. If using a sine wave from the mains, it can be scaled down to a 0-5V signal suitable for the inverter, which may require a voltage divider and a capacitor for proper coupling. Concerns about using high-voltage transistors for controlling AC mains are raised, suggesting that pulse-width modulation (PWM) might be a more effective method for motor control. Overall, the discussion emphasizes safety and the importance of understanding circuit design when working with high voltages.
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I lied I think. Sorry I've looked at it again and it looks like there's a commutator there so it's probably DC I would guess. Not too sure. I think it's best this topic gets retired now while I do some more work. I'll open a new topic when I've got a bit further that's more relevantly titled, thanks to everyone who contributed.