Guide

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Part1:CreatingaCell
Procedure
A battery is usually made up of several cells to increase the power output. Let’s start by making one to
ensure everything is working properly.
1) Place your electrodes (galvanized nail and copper wire) into your electrolyte (conductive dough)
2) Measure the voltage across the nail and the copper wire. It should be around .8 volts. The
copper is the positive terminal.
A single-cell Squishy Battery generating .8 volts
If you are not seeing a voltage, double check that you’re using conductive dough and that you
have two different electrodes. Other electrodes will work, but we have the best luck with the
galvanized nail and copper.