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Default Red and green LEDs on cordless drill charging base


Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article om,
wrote:
Cheap chargers kill batteries.


I've modified a few to constant current charge


Not worth it, IMHO. If you're going to faff with it, faff with it so
you end up with a real and intelligent charger. The chipsets are cheap
enough and it's simple enough that the manufacturer's data sheet (try
RS) is enough guidance to work from.