Chen Xiao Fan wrote:
> Got any recommended generic Battery Charger brands or models which
> follow the recommended procedures? Or is it better to buy the chargers
> which are produced by the battery manufacturers?

Many consumer battery chargers badly abuse the cells.  Consumers seem to buy
on shortest charge time rating and don't take into account how this might
hurt the cells.  The best thing is to look at the data sheet and make or buy
a charger that follows the recommended charging routine.

I made a PIC controlled NiMH charger for 3-cell 400mAH packs a few years
ago.  It worked great on those packs, but were something like 4-5 different
discharge/charge phases.  Properly charging NiMH cells is more complicated
than for most other battery types.


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