It is a very simple transformer, I'd say, not smart.
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] MD1 and 35F2 - NiCd charging
> The memory effect is a myth.
> http://www.repairfaq.org/ELE/F_NiCd_Memory.html
>
> NiCd & NiMh Batteries are hurt mainly by overcharging (especially NiMh).
> Smart chargers turn off, or trickle charge to prevent this
>
> Always remove your batteries from dumb chargers when the batteries get
> warm.
>
> John, is the Md1 charger smart?
>
> tOM
>
> On Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 16:28, John Hermanson
> <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote re "Re: [OM] MD1 and 35F2" saying:
>
> > Atleast 10 hours. Overcharging can't hurt it while undercharging WILL
> > create low battery voltage memory.
> ...
> > From: "tai limtai lim tan" <jttlim@xxxxxx>
> ...
> > > Can anyone enlighten me how long should I charge my md1 ni-cd drive ?
> > > Someone told me 3~4hours but some said 10hours.
> ...
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