Although these voltages are relatively low, the flyback transformer method might work. The filament voltage for the rectifier tube was commonly done by a one or two turn winding around the core, heavily insulated, because the filament was way above ground. In this case, you may just take the filament current from your battery supply directly. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist