On Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:38:11 -0700, whisky-dave wrote:

Problem is dealing with mains AC voltages and having to reduce them
first.

Not really. Loads of suitable sub-min mains transformers in every local
recycling site; help yourself for free. Or just a couple of quid new from
China through Ebay.



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