Batteries What parallel and series Mean.
Series is when individual cells are connected + to - this creates a cumulative voltage increase with no change in capacity; i.e.- a Lithium ion cell has 4.2 volts and 2000ma capacity when charged... 3 cells in series (3S) is 4.2V x 3 cells= 12.6V per pack and the capacity stays the same. see left of picture
Parallel is when individual cells are connected + to +, - to - and this creates a cumulative capacity increase with no change in voltage; i.e.- 2 cells of 2000mAh capacity wired in parallel will be 4.2V when charged and 2 x 2000mAh= 4000mAh capacity.see middle of picture
Series is when individual cells are connected + to - this creates a cumulative voltage increase with no change in capacity; i.e.- a Lithium ion cell has 4.2 volts and 2000ma capacity when charged... 3 cells in series (3S) is 4.2V x 3 cells= 12.6V per pack and the capacity stays the same. see left of picture
Parallel is when individual cells are connected + to +, - to - and this creates a cumulative capacity increase with no change in voltage; i.e.- 2 cells of 2000mAh capacity wired in parallel will be 4.2V when charged and 2 x 2000mAh= 4000mAh capacity.see middle of picture
parallel and series is when you connect one set of parallel to another set of parallel batteries in the same
way as connecting single cells in series, + to - To increase both voltage and capacity.
You can do this as manny times as you like to get the voltage and capacity you need.
see Right of picture
Never cross the remaining open positive and open negative terminals wires with each other, as this will short circuit the batteries it cause explosion damage injury or fire Always remember to be safe, and keep track of your connections never short .
This works the same for all batteries whether its 1.5 volts or 12 volts just don't mix different types and voltages.
way as connecting single cells in series, + to - To increase both voltage and capacity.
You can do this as manny times as you like to get the voltage and capacity you need.
see Right of picture
Never cross the remaining open positive and open negative terminals wires with each other, as this will short circuit the batteries it cause explosion damage injury or fire Always remember to be safe, and keep track of your connections never short .
This works the same for all batteries whether its 1.5 volts or 12 volts just don't mix different types and voltages.
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