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Step 9Continue wiring the cells
While the two sets of cells are upside down, place them next to each other as you want them positioned on the finished panel. Make sure that the ends of each set have ribbons connected to opposite side of cells. That is, the cell at the top of one column should have its top ribbon attached to the front while the top cell of the other column should have its top ribbon attached to the back.
Now that they are positioned, cut a piece wire the right length to connect the two top ribbons. Solder it to the ribbons.
You may want to carefully flip the cells over and do a continuity test. In full sunlight they should produce about 4 volts and 250 milliamps. The voltage and amperage will be less in indoor light. Make any fixes now and flip the cells upside down again.
Now that they are positioned, cut a piece wire the right length to connect the two top ribbons. Solder it to the ribbons.
You may want to carefully flip the cells over and do a continuity test. In full sunlight they should produce about 4 volts and 250 milliamps. The voltage and amperage will be less in indoor light. Make any fixes now and flip the cells upside down again.
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Dec 17, 2007. 7:59 PMdenassdidu
says:
A poly backing work's great for placsing on top when you won't to flip them over!
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