When we saw [Max.K]’s automatic NiMh battery charger float past in the Hackaday tips line, it brought to mind a charger that might be automatic in the sense that any modern microcontroller based ...

Sure, you could grab your cell phone and call a mechanic at the first sign of car trouble, or you could become self-reliant by buying a couple of things that can get you up and running almost as ...

If you are using the GPS, listening to some music, or just want the phone not to switch off during your long voyages, a handy automobile charger makes sure that you have your gadget's power whenever ...

Specifics of the charging and discharging steps of a cell charger/discharger. How to achieve regulation via feedback. A look at the 4-wire connection to the cell. Charging and discharging are the most ...

Milwaukee has plenty of chargers in its catalog, but the company's newest offering looks like it's taking the charging game ...

Portable solar panels and solar battery chargers are easy-to-use devices that provide backup power to anyone who happens to be away from a working power outlet, including hikers, car campers, and even ...

Most modern electrical equipment needs multi-cell battery chargers for power. A fully integrated solution can help deliver the efficiency and safety features needed, as well as cut BOM costs and ...

The bq2425x device is a highly integrated single-cell Li-Ion battery charger with integrated current sense resistor targeted for space-limited, portable applications with high capacity batteries. The ...

I’ve been following the development of Toshiba’s direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) since I first saw a prototype in 2003. Since then new prototypes have been rolled out once or twice a year but it ...