Battery holder for 4xAA?
"DaveC" wrote in message al.net... 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, -- Please, no "Go Google this" replies. I wouldn't ask a question here if I hadn't done that already. DaveC This is an invalid return address Please reply in the news group Bulgin do some panel mount end loading holders. Keystone may also make some. rob |
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DaveC wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 02:45:11 -0800, Ross Herbert wrote (in article ): http://www.wagner.net.au/Catalogue/11_10.pdf 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. 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 |
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:40:44 -0800, DaveC wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:00:53 -0800, DaveC wrote (in article et): 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. 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? What about a couple of 2-AA Radioshack clips and a long, narrow box? Good Luck! Rich |
"DaveC" wrote in message al.net... 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? Fabricate one yourself out of acrylic, it's reasonably easy to work with. |
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DaveC wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:07:00 -0800, Al wrote (in article ): My 2 cents worth. 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. 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/Me...reen=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 |
Try this from Digi-Key:
http://rocky.digikey.com/WebLib/Memo...a/BH14AASF.pdf Dave H. DaveC wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 02:45:11 -0800, Ross Herbert wrote (in article ): http://www.wagner.net.au/Catalogue/11_10.pdf 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. -- Please, no "Go Google this" replies. I wouldn't ask a question here if I hadn't done that already. DaveC This is an invalid return address Please reply in the news group |
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:27:32 -0800, DaveC wrote:
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:36:25 -0800, Dave Holford wrote (in article ): http://rocky.digikey.com/WebLib/Memo...b%20Data/BH14A ASF.pdf Needs to be a fully-enclosed holder. Y'know, open the end door, drop in the cells, close it up again... That kinda' thing. So, get a piece of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and drop it in. :-) Cheers! Rich |
"DaveC" wrote in message al.net... On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 19:50:16 -0800, James Sweet wrote (in article YXsZd.5528$mq2.1673@trnddc08): Fabricate one yourself out of acrylic, it's reasonably easy to work 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. You can get acrylic tubing... I agree though that it will likely be easier to cannibalize one. |
"DaveC" wrote in message al.net... On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:36:25 -0800, Dave Holford wrote (in article ): http://rocky.digikey.com/WebLib/Memo...b%20Data/BH14A ASF.pdf Needs to be a fully-enclosed holder. Y'know, open the end door, drop in the cells, close it up again... That kinda' thing. -- Please, no "Go Google this" replies. I wouldn't ask a question here if I hadn't done that already. DaveC This is an invalid return address Please reply in the news group More like these? http://www.bulgin.co.uk/PDFs/CatNo80...olders2003.pdf Wes. |
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:07:00 GMT Al wrote:
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. 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. - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- |
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:20:02 -0600, Jim Adney
wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:07:00 GMT Al wrote: 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. 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. - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- http://www.thomas-distributing.com/battery-holders.htm ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. |
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Jim Thompson wrote: On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:20:02 -0600, Jim Adney wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:07:00 GMT Al wrote: 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. 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. - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- http://www.thomas-distributing.com/battery-holders.htm ...Jim Thompson Jim, you didn't read the requirements. All of the ones I saw on the that web page are open. He wants the cells to be out of sight, out of mind. Once in a blue moon, I see them for sale surplus. Al |
On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:06:02 GMT, Al wrote:
In article , Jim Thompson wrote: On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:20:02 -0600, Jim Adney wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:07:00 GMT Al wrote: 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. 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. - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- http://www.thomas-distributing.com/battery-holders.htm ...Jim Thompson Jim, you didn't read the requirements. All of the ones I saw on the that web page are open. He wants the cells to be out of sight, out of mind. Once in a blue moon, I see them for sale surplus. Al Sorry, I was late to the thread. ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. |
On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:51:38 -0800, DaveC wrote:
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:51:53 -0800, Wes. wrote (in article 1110948390.6cfa840f1da2815f61648f9308ce1cde@teran ews): http://www.bulgin.co.uk/PDFs/CatNo80...olders2003.pdf I've seen the Bulgin ones. I like the 4-cell model (drawer is nice feature). But it needs to be 2x2 config (2 pairs of 2 cells in-line). How hard would it be to make a plastic box to slide one of the open ones into? 6 pieces of plexiglass, a hinge, maybe a latch, and some plexiglass cement. Nothing to it! For that matter, you could make a form from a couple of sticks, and warm up a piece of plexiglass to wrap around the sticks, and voila! Battery holder! Good Luck! Rich |
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Jim Thompson wrote: On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:06:02 GMT, Al wrote: big snip Sorry, I was late to the thread. ...Jim Thompson Yeah, I'm guilty of that a lot too. I seem to have a talent for killing off a thread. Al |
On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:51:38 -0800, DaveC wrote:
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:51:53 -0800, Wes. wrote (in article 1110948390.6cfa840f1da2815f61648f9308ce1cde@teran ews): http://www.bulgin.co.uk/PDFs/CatNo80...olders2003.pdf I've seen the Bulgin ones. I like the 4-cell model (drawer is nice feature). But it needs to be 2x2 config (2 pairs of 2 cells in-line). Get a broken Garmin II/II+/III/III+ and chop it up (down?) |
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:45:24 -0800, DaveC wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:37:04 -0800, Rich Grise wrote (in article ): What about a couple of 2-AA Radioshack clips and a long, narrow box? 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. It's no too difficult to make your own. I make custom cases using Delrin plastic and the spring and tab contacts salvaged out of old remotes and such. |
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