> I would't bother. Yes it is a clever suggestion, but > the rotary transformer in VCR heads are about 3.5cm > across and permanently bonded to the large alloy head > halves. Much harder to integrate into your design > compared to a dc motor armature or simple brush. > :o) > -ROman Bugger They sound very similar to some of the old 5 1/4" floppies and HDD that have a circular magnet and coils integral to the PCB -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body