The creator attempts to modify a microwave oven transformer to produce high current, rather than high voltage. They remove the secondary windings and experiment with different wire gauges and turns to achieve this goal. After several trials and errors, they successfully generate over 4,000 amps using a 3/0 gauge wire. They demonstrate the high current by melting a spoon and a penny, and discuss potential uses for this capability. The creator also promotes their sponsor, Skillshare, a learning platform that offers classes on various subjects, including electronics and creativity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The experiment involves a microwave oven Transformer.
2. The Transformer has a primary and a secondary with 20 times more windings than the primary.
3. The Transformer changes 120V AC input to over 2000V.
4. The secondary wire has a resistance of 60 ohms.
5. The secondary has 20 times more windings than the primary.
6. The primary current should not exceed 15 amps.
7. The experiment uses an 8-gauge super thick wire.
8. The wire has a resistance of 270 micro-ohms.
9. The experiment uses a 3-0 AWG wire capable of 200 amps continuous and 2700 amps fusing current.
10. The wire has a length of 135 centimeters.
11. The resistance of the 3-0 AWG wire is around 270 micro-ohms.
12. The experiment achieves a current of 800 amps.
13. The experiment achieves a current of 500 amps with a 3-0 AWG wire.
14. The experiment achieves a current of 4000 amps with a short circuit.
15. The experiment melts a spoon using the high current.
16. The experiment attempts to melt a penny but finds it's copper-plated zinc.
17. The experiment fuses a 10-gauge wire.
18. The experiment achieves a current of 8000 amps.