Ultra-fast print battery connectors
Added 2022-02-24 06:43:50 +0000 UTCThere are lots of designs on Thingiverse for making connectors for various power tool batteries. But I reckon these ones for Ryobi and Parkside print the fastest. There's no latch, but they should be a good snug fit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oBbF3bcDck
Comments
Kewl! Thanks Big Clive.
Dave Frederick
2022-02-25 04:06:53 +0000 UTCVery true, and made me think about the bubblegum style batteries too
Rik Kershaw-Moore
2022-02-24 21:59:42 +0000 UTCYou'll be producing your own proprietary batt system before long for all your gadgets, and we'll all have to buy into it! Only kidding - you're actually doing exactly the opposite. Congrats.
Ymir the Frost Giant
2022-02-24 18:03:08 +0000 UTCYou can print separate glue ports and then weld the plastic pieces together (acitone works for ABS but I think you need something like [brake]* cleaner for PLA) * 8 hours later I suddenly remembered I wrote break instead of brake - how oddly specific.
Raven Luni
2022-02-24 13:16:16 +0000 UTCThis got me thinking about adaptors for Sony NP-F style batteries (AKA 'L-Series'). Chinese clone NP-F format batteries and chargers can be sourced quite cheaply and come in several sizes. They are small enough to be included in portable lighting or audio projects. Adaptor plates are available but they are horribly expensive. Seems like a good candidate for 3D print.
Dave Davies
2022-02-24 11:23:09 +0000 UTCThe Ryobi could be a 2 part moulding, with a cap glued on to support the crimp connectors ?
John Harrison
2022-02-24 09:40:55 +0000 UTCHow about a little trough with an open bottom that sits over the connectors for the Ryobi version? You could then position it over the crimp connectors and fill with hot melt glue.
Paul Kemp
2022-02-24 09:10:41 +0000 UTCWhen I saw you using a file to make the battery connector fit it reminded me of when I worked in a school. Sometimes the pupils would be making a project and when they wanted something to fit, they used the process of "File & Error" Sorry Clive not relevant to your video but just an amusing story.
Jeremy Travis
2022-02-24 09:07:30 +0000 UTCQuick note: the colour of the crimp is determined by the size of the wire not by the current rating. From smallest to largest and best fit sizes - red (1-1.5mm),blue(2.5mm),yellow(4-6mm), after this your in the uninsulated territory.
James
2022-02-24 08:00:03 +0000 UTC
