Max Miller Ebay VIC Core Source Purchase Proof
Max provided a Thingiverse upload that was utilizing a TV flyback transformer core as a potential VIC alternative. In this thingiverse, he provided a YouTube video demonstrating this VIC in operation:
Towards the end of the video, there are two screenshot that give an Ebay source for this transformer. Please take note of the seller's location. Miami Florida. Note that this core is now $60 upon latest checking (11-19-2022).
Below is a view of the ferrite core's markings. "88888" "XXXXX" "HHHHH".
A core from this reference was purchased. According to the seller's description, the part in photo is the actual part in their inventory.
My box with proof it was from Dalbani in Miami Florida. The smaller white box is directly off Ebay posting.
Ferrite cores that arrived to me had same markings as shown above:
