Better VEX battery connector

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For use with VEX EDR Cortex. Removes the hassle of removing battery clip from the cortex with ease, utilizing the same battery wires as before. Simply pry back the angled-lock pieces on the original battery clip using a screwdriver to remove it. Next, slip the original metal terminals into the new 3D printed battery connector. Saves fingers, time, and students from the frustration of pulling on the wires to disconnect it. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 5 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: High Infill: 20-40% Notes: Print on its lengthwise-side as this helps the connection-points to print better. The infill is not very important, as this piece is very small anyways. Print with support, however very small overhang. Post-Printing Cleaning Drill out the connection holes for the wire to make them fit better. Then follow the steps shown in the pictures to remove the old battery connector using a flat head screwdriver. Next, squeeze the bottom of the metal connectors to make it fit better. Make the side flanges stick out more with an x-acto knife, then push the wires through with a small screwdriver's help. After everything is pushed through and tightly in the connector, test the connection on the cortex and then the charger. At first these connections may be tight, but they will work themselves out. Finally tape the wires down and hot glue the wires in the connector so that no one can pull the wires away from the terminals of the battery or the connector. How I Designed This Inventor: Autodesk Inventor 2014, designed by John Aughenbaugh.