Battery dispenser AA & AAA

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I've designed these dispensers to be very easy to print. Despite having a lot of batteries, I found the hoppers/dispensers I tried didn't meet my needs, so I built mine from scratch. The inspiration for my design came from jgillick's dispenser (thing 310472). Each of these two dispensers can hold up to 18 batteries. One dispenser clicks on top of another - version 3 AA sits on top of an AA and AAA on top of an AAA, but later versions made it so both could stack and stand alone. Dedicated standalone models are also available for the dispensers. The batteries slide out from the side or can be gripped from either side or directly from the front (in version 4). You decide whether you want them stacked or standing on their own! Version 2 was made to be extendable while still stackable, holding up to 16 additional batteries in its extension. I've also added new stacking possibilities and grip improvements in different versions of this design. For instance, I made it so AA and AAA can each have their own set of stacked dispensers with version three. With later designs I was able to include a slot for directly gripping batteries from the front of the device, and some improvements like an enhanced ramp system on the side which prevented the batteries from accidentally sliding out. A word about scaling these devices - while it's fine to do so after you print them, just be aware they won't stack up properly with differently scaled versions. I'll give you some examples for those different sizes. For C-size batteries use your scaled AA model at a 1.8 times increase in height and depth but the width should stay normal - one to one scaling (no change).