From 0b5d7d3986535176984944d4296b3edb10a5d43e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathan Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2012 00:52:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] LT3652 charger works. Added description. --- LT3652/README.txt | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) create mode 100644 LT3652/README.txt diff --git a/LT3652/README.txt b/LT3652/README.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f55b383 --- /dev/null +++ b/LT3652/README.txt @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +LT3652 Charger - Tested OK + +Specs: + -8.4V float-voltage + -2A charging current - make sure your battery can handle it! + -No balancing, manual cell-voltage monitoring required. + +Notes: + -If a 12V regulator with sufficient current-handling capabilities can be found, use that instead of a 15V one. + -Voltage regulator and LT3652 get HOT. Heatsinking is required, forced-air highly recommended. + -NTC footprint does not need to be populated. + -Charge LED will flicker if no battery is connected - this is supposed to happen. + +Future: + -uC control. + -Balaning. + -Better heatsinking. \ No newline at end of file