Connecting microcontroller to K8064 (need 5v output)

Hello everybody!

I am currently experimenting with the K8064 and controlling a light through an Arduino microcontroller.

It would be very beneficial for the project if I can safely source the power for the microcontroller from the K8064, without needing an extra power soruce. I studied the circuit of the K8064, but it seems that the input circuit and light dimming circuit are completely separated. Thus making it difficult to use dirrectly the 5V power of the PIC on the K8064.

Did anyone try something similar already?

In the future, I find myself trying the same thing. Martijn in the past, did you get this to work?