Milk Crate Battery Holders for AA & AAA Batteries w/ 2-Color Printed Labels!

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<p>Okay, I'll admit, I've seen a "Beer Crate” battery box, however, I <i>don't</i> think I've ever seen an actual “beer crate” in real life. Hmm. &nbsp;Anyhow… &nbsp; It inspired me to create <i>something</i> that was infinitely more familiar to me, a “Milk Crate” battery box! &nbsp;</p><figure class="image image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:29.83%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/248720/rich_content/feec202a-c208-47cc-8bcf-e0817ba1a278/crate.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22aa0d108a-cf7f-45f8-99b8-4c91927df5d5%22%2C%22w%22%3A500%2C%22h%22%3A499%7D"></figure><p>Yeah, I <i>know </i>milk has not been bottled &amp; delivered in crates since the 1960's (thanks WIKI), but the legacy lives on in their current form in modern times… The oh-so-familiar, do-anything <strong>Plastic Milk Crate</strong>! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>This battery box is a nod to our beloved, super useful &amp; versatile, milk crates! &nbsp;If these models become popular, I'll upload versions for other common battery sizes.</p><p>These AAA &amp; AA Milk Crate Battery Boxes are part of a <strong>collection</strong>, here's a link for convenience to the <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/249684">Milk Crate Battery Holder <strong>9V</strong> Edition</a> &nbsp;if you are interested in a full, matching set! &nbsp;If this model becomes popular I'll build &amp; upland a 3-in-one AAA/AA/9V version. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Features</strong>:</p><ul><li>Super Detailed - lot's of love went into these milk crates these to get them just right for this application.</li><li>Strong Like Bull! <strong>- VERY</strong> sturdy &amp; durable (just like the real thing). &nbsp;Solid base for maximum strength &amp; protection. This battery box will likely last a lifetime.</li><li>Color Combo Options - Optional 2-Color TEXT inset via printable-text files provided for each battery box. &nbsp;Create your own crate &amp; label color combos! (Text tested to print fine with standard .4mm nozzle)&nbsp;</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/248720/rich_content/f13cfd44-0272-46c8-851b-bfe640401fa1/slicenice.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2218cc8c03-c48f-4ec5-85ca-5853e4742fe3%22%2C%22w%22%3A1783%2C%22h%22%3A980%7D"></figure><ul><li>Lots of Capacity - The AA version holds up to (16) Batteries, the AAA version holds up to (25) batteries (I could have made the AAA crate smaller, but i liked the matching set size).</li><li>Safety - As long as the grounded side of the batteries are safely in this case, there is no way for the batteries to short out.</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:30.93%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/248720/rich_content/5ebd973b-787e-4926-8b61-b8f14628f6d5/res.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22e64fb08d-ae01-442f-887e-3b05590c8f99%22%2C%22w%22%3A417%2C%22h%22%3A372%7D"></figure><ul><li>Ease of Use - The model is designed so the positive terminal of the battery protrudes ~10mm out of the top for ease-of-grabbing.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized image-style-align-right" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/248720/rich_content/50383427-17a5-4832-820d-5e28e50e15ed/ezgifcom-gif-maker-2.gif#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2203aaee65-7026-42bd-9c44-249f9245317d%22%2C%22w%22%3A480%2C%22h%22%3A522%7D"></figure><p><strong>Printing</strong>:</p><ul><li>All of the detail, none of the printing headaches! &nbsp;Tested in PLA &amp; PETG with a standard .4mm nozzle @ .20mm quality. &nbsp;This is a fairly substantial print that looks, feels, and functions awesome. &nbsp;It's a great gateway print for those new to 3D printing looking to move onto larger prints.</li><li>Print bottom-down as pictured.</li><li>Inset the letters <strong>top</strong>-printed-side <strong>down</strong>. &nbsp;There is a slight taper on the top side that will help facilitate insertion. &nbsp;Push hard, they should fit snug. Grab a toothpick (as a brush) and add a micro-dab of crazy glue to make it permanent if desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Clean up any stringing gently with a heat gun as usual.</li></ul><p><strong>Bonus - </strong>Check out some of my other popular models below:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/249684">Milk Crate Battery Holder <strong>9V</strong> Edition</a></li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/223364-tool-trays-prusa-mk3s-right-left-side-w-honeycomb-">Side Tool Tray</a></li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/240252-ultimate-printer-knob-upgrade-the-best-knob-of-bot">Control Knob Upgrade</a></li><li><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/244479-slim-streamlined-6-card-wallet-pushpull-with-paper">Streamlined 6-Card Wallet</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>