piclist-bounces@mit.edu wrote: > I > think there was a magnetic shunt in part of the winding That's it! It must be a magnet like those "magnetic fuel savers" that you clip onto your fuel line to increase efficiency, gain horsepower, and cure world hunger. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist