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Battery holder for 4xAA?

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DaveC

But it needs to be end-fed with closing door. In other words, slide 2 cells
in, next to each other, followed by 2 more. Latching door connects the ends
of the last pair inserted.

so it'd be about 4-5 inches long and about 1.5-2 inches wide.

Everything I've seen so far is side-fed (those clip-in cell holders) which
won't work for me.

Ideas?

Thanks,
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Ross Herbert

But it needs to be end-fed with closing door. In other words, slide 2 cells
in, next to each other, followed by 2 more. Latching door connects the ends
of the last pair inserted.

so it'd be about 4-5 inches long and about 1.5-2 inches wide.

Everything I've seen so far is side-fed (those clip-in cell holders) which
won't work for me.

Ideas?

Thanks,
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The best you will find available for the hobbyist will be the type
shown here as LIC505. You will have to locate a supplier in your neck
of the woods if it suits.
http://www.wagner.net.au/Catalogue/11_10.pdf
 
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rob

DaveC said:
But it needs to be end-fed with closing door. In other words, slide 2 cells
in, next to each other, followed by 2 more. Latching door connects the ends
of the last pair inserted.

so it'd be about 4-5 inches long and about 1.5-2 inches wide.

Everything I've seen so far is side-fed (those clip-in cell holders) which
won't work for me.

Ideas?

Thanks,
--
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ask a question here if I hadn't done that already.

DaveC
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Bulgin do some panel mount end loading holders. Keystone may also make some.

rob
 
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DaveC

http://www.wagner.net.au/Catalogue/11_10.pdf
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Thanks for looking, but this is not what I mean.

I want a holder that is, basically, a rectangular tube, closed at one end.
You slide 2 AA cells in, side by side, then another 2. Door closes up the
open end, and completes the circuit.
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martin griffith

Thanks for looking, but this is not what I mean.

I want a holder that is, basically, a rectangular tube, closed at one end.
You slide 2 AA cells in, side by side, then another 2. Door closes up the
open end, and completes the circuit.
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Thats exactly what I want, maybe the only way is

http://emachineshop.com/


martin

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Gandhi
 
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Al

DaveC said:
Thanks for looking, but this is not what I mean.

I want a holder that is, basically, a rectangular tube, closed at one end.
You slide 2 AA cells in, side by side, then another 2. Door closes up the
open end, and completes the circuit.
Click to expand...

I found a cheap book light at my town's recycling center. It's exactly
what you want except it takes four C cells. It even has a power socket
on it. The module containing the cells is connected to the book light
via a power cable.

You might be able to find one that takes 4 AA cells. And toss the book
light.

My 2 cents worth.

Al
 
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DaveC

I want a holder that is, basically, a rectangular tube, closed at one end.
You slide 2 AA cells in, side by side, then another 2. Door closes up the
open end, and completes the circuit.
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Like this:

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A holder where the cells "clip in" would be acceptable, if there is a cover
on the holder (cells must be entirely enclosed).

So far, none of the suggested solutions have this configuration *and* are
enclosed.

Other ideas?

Thanks,
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DaveC

My 2 cents worth.
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Thanks, Al. Worth a few $$ at least!

I thought of hunting down an existing product, but didn't know where to
start. A light does seem like a logical place.
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Rich Grise

Like this:

-----------
| | |
-----------
| | |
-----------

A holder where the cells "clip in" would be acceptable, if there is a cover
on the holder (cells must be entirely enclosed).

So far, none of the suggested solutions have this configuration *and* are
enclosed.

Other ideas?
Click to expand...

What about a couple of 2-AA Radioshack clips and a long, narrow box?

Good Luck!
Rich
 
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DaveC

What about a couple of 2-AA Radioshack clips and a long, narrow box?
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Last resort is to assemble one like you suggest. First I thought I'd exhaust
y'all by asking if there's a source for a single holder of 4x longitudinal
form-factor.
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James Sweet

DaveC said:
But it needs to be end-fed with closing door. In other words, slide 2 cells
in, next to each other, followed by 2 more. Latching door connects the ends
of the last pair inserted.

so it'd be about 4-5 inches long and about 1.5-2 inches wide.

Everything I've seen so far is side-fed (those clip-in cell holders) which
won't work for me.

Ideas?
Click to expand...


Fabricate one yourself out of acrylic, it's reasonably easy to work with.
 
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DaveC

Fabricate one yourself out of acrylic, it's reasonably easy to work with.
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Cylindrical cells in square enclosure ("rattle, rattle"); no fitting end cap
to keep cells locked in. I'm all for custom design when necessary, but I
think I'll first exhaust the possibility of finding an existing product that
has this kind of holder that I can cannibalize.
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Al

DaveC said:
Thanks, Al. Worth a few $$ at least!

I thought of hunting down an existing product, but didn't know where to
start. A light does seem like a logical place.
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Ahh, I just looked it up on the internet. Here is the battery case for
the 4 C cells. I think the newer ones use white LEDs and the battery
case is built into the product.

http://zelcocom.nationprotect.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Prod
uct_Code=10415&Category_Code=

If the above url doesn't work, go to the zelco industries web site and
search for "battery case."

Al
 
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Rich Grise

Needs to be a fully-enclosed holder. Y'know, open the end door, drop in the
cells, close it up again... That kinda' thing.
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So, get a piece of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and drop it in. :)

Cheers!
Rich
 
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James Sweet

DaveC said:
with.

Cylindrical cells in square enclosure ("rattle, rattle"); no fitting end cap
to keep cells locked in. I'm all for custom design when necessary, but I
think I'll first exhaust the possibility of finding an existing product that
has this kind of holder that I can cannibalize.
Click to expand...

You can get acrylic tubing... I agree though that it will likely be easier
to cannibalize one.
 
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Jim Adney

I found a cheap book light at my town's recycling center. It's exactly
what you want except it takes four C cells. It even has a power socket
on it. The module containing the cells is connected to the book light
via a power cable.

You might be able to find one that takes 4 AA cells. And toss the book
light.
Click to expand...

I just went to a demo of a CAD program this afternoon. The subject of
the demo was a little book light which the instructor said held 4 AA
cells. I can't be sure, but it looked to me like it was too small to
be C cells, and the arrangement was exactly what you're asking about.

This book light consisted of a clip-on battery compartment with the
lamp on a stalk that you could rotate into position above your book.

If that product actually exists, it might have just what you're
looking for.

-
 
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Jim Thompson

I just went to a demo of a CAD program this afternoon. The subject of
the demo was a little book light which the instructor said held 4 AA
cells. I can't be sure, but it looked to me like it was too small to
be C cells, and the arrangement was exactly what you're asking about.

This book light consisted of a clip-on battery compartment with the
lamp on a stalk that you could rotate into position above your book.

If that product actually exists, it might have just what you're
looking for.

-
Click to expand...

http://www.thomas-distributing.com/battery-holders.htm

...Jim Thompson
 
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