> I haven't tried it, but how about a sig-gen into a sub-woofer amp > driving into the low voltage side of a transformer That's an old technique for speed control of synchronous motors (eg turntables). Should work if the amp can handle the secondary's impedance -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist