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Jim Yanik wrote:
Ryobi's use a really simple charger,just a wall-wart with a diode
rectifier,I suspect.The transformer probably limits the charging current
itself.

I don't know what you'd make the windings out of to achieve this - copper
will melt. The cheap and nasty way is a series resistor.


Ryobi's are the cheapest cordless drill/drivers around.

Really? I have an elderly miniature cordless drill which has given
sterling service. Their current stuff seems about par for the course at
the price.

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