Sony RX100 VII Battery Case with Status Indicators (3x NP-BX1)

Never guess which camera battery is charged again! This model holds up to 3 Sony NP-BX1 batteries and includes built-in indicator switches for each slot. When you put a freshly charged battery in, set the switch to full; once a battery is depleted, simply flip the toggle to show it's empty.

This model is built using my Parametric Rigid Storage Box with Hinged Lid model.

💡 Highly Recommended: To make this build as seamless as possible, I strongly recommend using the included 3MF file, which has all pre-configured settings, pauses, and multi-material/modifier setups already dialed in for you!

Features & Highlights

• 3-Slot Storage: Custom-fit for Sony NP-BX1 batteries (RX100 series).

• Physical Status Indicators: Color-coded sliders with tactile grip pegs to track charged vs. empty batteries at a glance.

• Rugged Design: Based on a parametric, hinged-lid box structure for maximum protection in your camera bag.

(Tip: I printed the lid using clear PLA so I can quickly check how many batteries are inside without opening the box!)

Print & Assembly Instructions

Note: Print settings, color modifiers, and pauses are pre-configured in the included 3MF file, which I strongly recommend using!

1. Print the Sliders & Set Up Modifiers (x3)

• Objects & Modifiers: The slider file contains 2 main objects: the slider body and 2 modifier volumes designated for color separation. Make sure these modifier volumes are set up properly in your slicer to achieve a clean two-color look (e.g., green for full, red for empty).

• Color Order Tip: Print the body ("bulk") in the brighter/lighter color and switch to the darker color for the top layers. Lighter filaments tend to shine through darker ones, so this color order ensures truer tones.

2. Print the Main Box & Embed Sliders (Insert at Layer 155)

• Start printing the main box. The print will automatically pause at layer 155.

• Slot the 3 pre-printed sliders into their front tracks.

  • Important: Push the sliders all the way into their tracks so they sit beneath the surface and won't catch on newly extruded filament when printing resumes.

• Resume the print to finish the box and trap the sliders permanently in place.

3. Print & Attach the Grip Pins

• Print the separate pins.

• Once your box is printed, take the pins and push them firmly into the embedded sliders. This creates a sturdy peg you can comfortably grip for sliding the status indicators back and forth.

4. Print Remaining Parts

• Print the latch, lid, and snip off a piece of filament. If your printer is well-calibrated, no post-processing or sanding is required for assembly.