This is the very simple and Cheap cost Universal charger for NiCD - NiMH batteries Circuit Diagram. This circuit is ideal for car use. It has ability to transform a mains adapter for the charger. This can be used to recharge cell phones, toys, video batteries, MP3 players, ... and is selectable charging current. A LED is located in the circuit to indicate charging. Can be built on a breadboard or a general purpose PCB. Hope you like it. Universal charger for NiCD - NiMH batteries Circuit Diagram Parts: R1 = 120R-0...5W R2 = See Diagram C1 = 220uF-35V D1 = 1N4007 D2 = 3mm. LED Q1 = BD135 J1 = DC Input Socket Specifications: Ideal for in car use. LED charge indication. Selectable charge current. Charges Ni Cd or NiMH batteries. Transforms a mains adapter into a charger. Charge cellular phone, toys, portables, video batteries … Features: LED function indication. Power supply polarity protected. Supply current: same as charge current. Supply voltage: from 6.5VDC ...