Battery Holder for Ryobi 18V battery

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I've been modifying an old respirator by replacing its batteries with a Ryobi 18V Lithium one. This involved creating a sub-assembly that snaps onto the Ryobi tool just like its batteries do. I designed it to print in two pieces, which are held together by cable ties that work great on my PrintrBot Simple Metal printer. The metal clips I chose match perfectly with the power supply's design. After searching Amazon for "AAA N snap-on clip," I found a suitable replacement from Mouser (part #534-204). Next up is attaching this new assembly to the respirator, but first, feel free to start printing your own tool adaptors using my designs. Printer Settings: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.15mm Infill: 25% Notes: To ensure a comfortable fit on most printers, the design allows for extra material around the edges, with an allowance of about 0.5mm. After printing both parts, attach them using some small cable ties that fit through the holes, measuring 2mm by 4mm to match the cable ties used here. Be sure the tie's head is oriented towards the model's "top," as there isn't enough room between it and the battery. The metal clips then simply slide into place along their grooves.