Led Lamp Steps 4-5
STEP 4 - To make the cutouts for the solar cells we need to heat the plastic as in step 2. Use a sharp pencil to mark the cut outs which will be 48mm x 48mm spaced 5mm apart and 5mm from each edge. Heat the plastic and first cut each corner then using a strait edge cut out the two openings. You may have to reheat the plastic for each cut depending on how quick you are. When finished cutting reheat the plastic and press flat. The resulting frame should overlap each edge of the 50mm x 50mm solar cells by 1mm.
STEP 5 - Mark guide lines onto the bottom of the plastic frame and mount each solar cell using silicone. A good method is to align and tack the cell let it dry then finish applying the silicone and set aside to dry. When cured the silicone should provide a water tight seal.
