18650 Dispenser, Self Standing, Chunky

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My design for a sturdy 18650 dispenser takes a departure from the usual requirement of having it hang off a table or shelf edge, thereby avoiding the risk of toppling over. Additionally, I have made it a little chunkier in base form, providing sufficient space to pick the battery even when placed at the center of a desk. This design prioritizes minimizing the number of print supports necessary for printing, which is why I chose not to make this as minimalist as other dispensers would require more supports thus wasting plastic and offering no additional strength. A mere two supports are required – one under each vertical overhang in front of the curved portion of the tray. +Update+ I've modified the model so that it faces the correct direction when importing. Furthermore, I have included a slightly wider version suitable for those using protected batteries. +Update+ Following numerous requests, I've added a taller 10-battery version for both protected and unprotected variants. However, please be aware that these designs are untested and will necessitate a relatively large printer to print. In the future, if there is enough interest, I may also add an extension to the shorter 5-battery designs. Instructions Printed in ABS using a layer height of .2mm and a width of .4mm with 30% infill required for support. Printing orientation may need to be re-adjusted to print correctly from the right side up.