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What is a Transformer? An Electrical Transformer Tutorial
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Opening video of a power supply series that explains transformers before later parts cover rectifiers and regulators, recommended to beginners building a first linear supply.
Watch for: Mains wiring involved; take safety seriously
In their words
If you prefer watching videos, start with transformers, rectifiers and then regulators.
got trolled too much this week on electronics.stackexchange.com, Jan 2015. CC BY-SA.