Battery fastening

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For upgrading old 18v tools to use Parkside and Florabest 20V batteries, I've discovered a workaround despite Lidl labeling them as 20v, which they actually are only 18v. These batteries consist of five 3.7v lithium cells like those found in other 18v packs. To create the stainless steel power connector, I either solder and glue it down or file some notches and weld them with a 3D pen using CE3_template.gcode as a template for drawing around. This conversion process makes it straightforward to repurpose old 18v tools from Powercraft, Powercraft, and Tool Mann. For other brands, I've designed two additional parts for securing the battery after cutting through the handle; however, these are still in their sketchup file awaiting printouts from a previous version. It's crucial not to stop charging before the battery is completely drained when using it with a tool that wasn't originally designed for this battery. If you do so, the battery cannot be fully charged back up.