Kobalt Battery Adapter

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General purpose Kobalt power tool battery adapter. I craft terminal plates using copper pipe hangers. Screw inserts and 6-32 screws serve as screw terminals. The batteries are affordably priced at Lowes, with the Li-ion 1.5Ah 24v battery available for $10 and the 2.0Ah 24v battery for $20. They also offer a charger for $39. Compared to RC LiPo batteries, these adapters are far easier to unplug, charge, and swap out. Each battery features a built-in battery voltage meter. The battery I've been purchasing for $10 is available at https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-1-5-Amp-Hours-Lithium-Power-Tool-Battery/1000090833. The charger is priced at $39 and can be found at https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-Max-Power-Tool-Battery-Charger/1000102901. For creating the terminals, I use copper pipe hangers available at https://www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VALVE-1-2-in-to-1-2-in-dia-Copper-Plated-Steel-Milford-Hanger/3223453. To secure the screws, I employ screw inserts with a 6-32 thread, which can be obtained from McMaster at https://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/123/3328/=17jdfht. Be cautious not to allow the terminals on the bottom side to ground across whatever you mount this adapter to. Insulate them to prevent any potential issues. I've chosen not to investigate what happens when a 24v Li-Ion battery is shorted out, and I advise against it as well. When printing, I typically use PETG. While PLA can be used, I recommend making the base thicker or using PETG for better results. I print this adapter upside down from the STL file I've uploaded. To ensure successful prints, I add supports to the inside overhangs and the bottom side notching for the terminals. This design was created in FreeCad, and the source file is available for anyone who wants to edit the objects.