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Picked up a broken microwave from freecycle

Ok, Sticker.

Getting the top off. There is a pretty bad smell coming from this microwave

For something that is not meant to be user-serviceable all these components came out really easily. Here is what I was after

A little disappointed its a small plastic transformer. I was expecting something bulkier and with a stronger metal case. But I will try it anyway

Removed it from the board

Removed the copper with some clippers and a screwdriver. the plastic is very brittle and breaks off easily, need to be careful

All the second coil removed

Picked up some heavy duty cable from scrap at work

Gave the secondary coil a winding to have a quick test

Wired up a cable to a chocolate block

It didn’t really work

Another microwave

and out of it a new transformer, much more like what I was looking for. I also bought a circuit breaker so I don’t necessarily blow the mains if this one is faulty too