Parametric AA Battery Box With Contacts

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Parametric AA battery box with conventional spring contacts. Uses cheap contacts available from digikey: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SN-T5-1/SNT5-1-ND/2439583 http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SN-T5-2/SN-T5-2-ND/2439587 No need to experiment with substandard contacts, bolts or foil. Structurally sound, electrically reliable, tested and operates efficiently. Inspired by: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:331394 USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Printer Settings Brand: MakerBot Model: MakerBot Replicator 1 Rafts: None Supports: No Resolution: 0.27 Infill: 5% Notes: Print without raft, 5% infill, one shell Post-Printing Insert positive and negative contacts carefully, noting the location of the +. Ensure a snug fit, use metal to push contact in place. Connect adjacent negatives to positives with wire strong enough for the required current. Connect final negative and positive leads to a black lead and red lead respectively, route them through the center channel and out through the holder side. Fold solder tags into holder to keep them flat. Press-fit bottom cover over wiring. If fit is loose, use tack glue or apply acetone carefully (avoid wires to prevent melting).