Okay, I'll admit, I've seen a "Beer Crate” battery box, however, I don't think I've ever seen an actual “beer crate” in real life. Hmm. Anyhow… It inspired me to create something that was infinitely more familiar to me, a “Milk Crate” battery box!
Yeah, I know milk has not been bottled & 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 Plastic Milk Crate!
This battery box is a nod to our beloved, super useful & versatile, milk crates! If these models become popular, I'll upload versions for other common battery sizes.
These AAA & AA Milk Crate Battery Boxes are part of a collection, here's a link for convenience to the Milk Crate Battery Holder 9V Edition if you are interested in a full, matching set! If this model becomes popular I'll build & upland a 3-in-one AAA/AA/9V version.
Features:
Super Detailed - lot's of love went into these milk crates these to get them just right for this application.
Strong Like Bull! - VERY sturdy & durable (just like the real thing). Solid base for maximum strength & protection. This battery box will likely last a lifetime.
Color Combo Options - Optional 2-Color TEXT inset via printable-text files provided for each battery box. Create your own crate & label color combos! (Text tested to print fine with standard .4mm nozzle)
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).
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.
Ease of Use - The model is designed so the positive terminal of the battery protrudes ~10mm out of the top for ease-of-grabbing.
Printing:
All of the detail, none of the printing headaches! Tested in PLA & PETG with a standard .4mm nozzle @ .20mm quality. This is a fairly substantial print that looks, feels, and functions awesome. It's a great gateway print for those new to 3D printing looking to move onto larger prints.
Print bottom-down as pictured.
Inset the letters top-printed-side down. There is a slight taper on the top side that will help facilitate insertion. 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.
Clean up any stringing gently with a heat gun as usual.
Bonus - Check out some of my other popular models below:
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