48 AA Battery Holder - Rugged Box

***IMPORTED FROM THINGVERSE***

Details

Modified the Parametric Rugged Box by TheSameNameTwice to hold 48 AA batteries. They have an AA holder as well but it holds fewer batteries and isn't staggered. I chose 48 because that's the size of AmazonBasics AA batteries I usually purchase.

Note that I also modified the original Parametric Rugged Box's hinge mechanism to make it easier to install whilst maintaining the rigidity. Also trimmed down the locking mechanism so it doesn't feel like it'll break every time I close the box.

I added a file AA_sample.stl that has a few AA holes that I recommend testing with to make sure your AA's will fit into the holes in the box. I've found that some AA batteries are a little thicker than others for whatever reason.

Printing

Nothing should need supports. Make sure you're printing the bottom part, bottom side against the build plate, and the top part, top side against the build plate.

I printed with a 0.2mm layer height with 15% gyroid infill, came out more than strong enough. I used Prusament Galaxy Silver PLA on my Prusa i3 MK3S+ printer.

What I used:

Software: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0
Printer Used: Prusa i3 MK3S+
Supports: No
Adhesion: Skirt
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Infill: 15% Gyroid
Filament Used: PLA Galaxy Silver by Prusament