Link
1 MW
I'm planning to use some NiCds in my project. The pack will be make up of six Black and Decker 18V power tool packs (hey, they were free).
They will be 2s3p (yes, yes, negative delta, yada, yada, I know) for a total of 36V 3.6Ah.
I need a decent charger. I took apart one of the ones they came with, and was like, "ZOMG! WTF!?". The whole of the charger consisted of a transistor, a diode, and a resistor. I'd rather not use them for fear of killing my batts prematurely.
If any of you could recommend me a charger, be it 18V or 36V, that would be great. If it had a temp sensor, that would be even greater.
Keep in mind, cost is at a premium. The whole setup is cheap and I'd like to keep it that way :wink:.
They will be 2s3p (yes, yes, negative delta, yada, yada, I know) for a total of 36V 3.6Ah.
I need a decent charger. I took apart one of the ones they came with, and was like, "ZOMG! WTF!?". The whole of the charger consisted of a transistor, a diode, and a resistor. I'd rather not use them for fear of killing my batts prematurely.
If any of you could recommend me a charger, be it 18V or 36V, that would be great. If it had a temp sensor, that would be even greater.
Keep in mind, cost is at a premium. The whole setup is cheap and I'd like to keep it that way :wink:.