Please count me in. A local club member just did a large solar installation on his roof here in D.C. and is close to the technology. And I always like to tinker.<div><br></div><div>Mike Lee</div><div>2109 Hermitage Avenue</div>
<div>Silver Spring, MD 20902</div><div>301-933-8456</div><div><br></div><div>Mike</div><div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Richard Smith <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:richard@laptop.org" target="_blank">richard@laptop.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">I have some samples of a new solar panel for the XO. Its meant to be<br>
a 2nd source for the existing solar panel. I'd like to offer these<br>
samples her to people on the power list first.<br>
<br>
I need to test how robust these new panels will be in the field so if<br>
you request one then I need you to use it as much as you can. I need<br>
you to try and carry it with you and see how it fairs with normal wear<br>
and tear. These panels fold in half and have a canvas cover. I'll<br>
put up a picture and send on a link.<br>
<br>
I don't want you to intentionally try to break it but don't be gentle<br>
with it by any means.<br>
<br>
If you are interested then please send me your shipping address and<br>
your expected use pattern.<br>
<br>
There are, however, a few issues with these samples. The output<br>
cable on these panels is very short, almost too short. This will be<br>
corrected on the production unit. Also there was some adhesive<br>
leakage around the PV material this makes the panel look a bit ugly<br>
but its still functional.<br>
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--<br>
Richard A. Smith<br>
One Laptop per Child<br>
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