BatteryMag - 14x AA Dispenser

Introducing a whole new portable way to store and dispense your batteries, the BatteryMag! Designed to look and function like a standard rifle magazine, this handy device holds up to 14 AA batteries. It works very well for keeping extra gadget batteries in your pack, without having them rattling around.

In addition to the 4 printed parts, you will need to cannibalize the spring out of a standard capacity (30 round) AR-15 magazine (I have tried springs out of a standard metal mag, a PMAG, and a HexMag). Alternatively, purchase one online for just a few dollars, such as this one for $3: http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazine-parts/magazine-springs/30-round-spring-ss-sku078000109-41777-46685.aspx

Update 30Jan2017: For people with small printers, shorter bodies posted here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073792

Print instructions

Category: Organization Summary

Introducing a whole new portable way to store and dispense your batteries, the BatteryMag! Designed to look and function like a standard rifle magazine, this handy device holds up to 14 AA batteries. It works very well for keeping extra gadget batteries in your pack, without having them rattling around.

In addition to the 4 printed parts, you will need to cannibalize the spring out of a standard capacity (30 round) AR-15 magazine (I have tried springs out of a standard metal mag, a PMAG, and a HexMag). Alternatively, purchase one online for just a few dollars, such as this one for $3: http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazine-parts/magazine-springs/30-round-spring-ss-sku078000109-41777-46685.aspx

Update 30Jan2017: For people with small printers, shorter bodies posted here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073792

Print Settings

Printer:

XYZPrinting DaVinci 1.0A

Rafts:

Yes

Resolution:

100%

Notes:

Print the body, floorplate, and spring base without supports. Print the follower with supports. All .STL files are already oriented in their proper optimal printing orientation.

Post-Printing

1. Print the parts.
2. Deburr the parts. Ensure the follower fits into the body and slides smoothly. Ensure the spring base fits inside the body.
3. Insert the magazine spring into the hollow bottom of the follower.
4. Push the follower and spring into the body.
5. Insert the spring base into the spring and body.
6. Slide the floorplate onto the body, to retain the internals.
7. Optionally, put a #6 button head wood screw into the hole on the bottom of the spring base. This will help prevent the floorplate from sliding off accidentally. To remove the floorplate with the spring installed (and magazine empty), simply push the screw and spring base in far enough to allow the floorplate to slide.