3D printer battery plug

Jimmylee · Jul 18, 2016

I fired up the cad program today and made a quick 3D battery connector using dean connectors.
If I get ambitious enough I would like to make a tray that holds three batteries.

I don't have any spring loaded bullet connectors yet for the balance pins.
Does anyone have a source for the correct size pins?

Once I get this 3D connector sized correctly I will make the STL file available for download
for others who want to print there own.

Malibu_Rod · Jul 19, 2016

Nice job Jimmylee really I need to pick up 3D printer you guys are doing some cool stuff. At my old company one of my responsibilities was running the machine shop, I made all kinds of cool stuff for skiboat. Now if I need something I just design, draw and send it out, but having a 3D printer at home would be cool as they have come a long way. Yeah at least a two up would be cool as most chargers can really handle two batteries unless you get into high end..

Jussaguy · Jul 19, 2016

If anyone needs a designer, I'm a 3D modeler. I would offer my services for free because I want to learn the 3D printing process.

Email [email protected]

yufasa · Jul 19, 2016

Nice Jimmy. What pogo pins did you use for hole size?

Hunter_Michael · Jul 19, 2016

Are these what your looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Spherical-Radius-Spring-Loaded-Probes/dp/B008LTKMG4

Jimmylee · Jul 19, 2016

Hunter_Michael said:
Are these what your looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Spherical-Radius-Spring-Loaded-Probes/dp/B008LTKMG4

Yes those look like the will do the job, thanks

Jimmylee · Jul 19, 2016

yufasa said:
Nice Jimmy. What pogo pins did you use for hole size?

Still working at getting some, not sure what size.

Hunter_Michael · Jul 19, 2016

Jimmylee said:
Yes those look like the will do the job, thanks

Cool, I hope they work. Wish I had a 3d printer...

Malibu_Rod · Jul 19, 2016

You can check mouser they have them also digi key too. I think these are similar to what Gecko CH is using

https://www.digikey.com/product-det...orp/0921-1-15-20-75-14-11-0/ED1655-ND/2784010

Jimmylee · Jul 19, 2016

Malibu_Rod said:
You can check mouser they have them also digi key too. I think these are similar to what Gecko CH is using

https://www.digikey.com/product-det...orp/0921-1-15-20-75-14-11-0/ED1655-ND/2784010

Thanks, I'll check and see if they are the same size as the Amazon ones.

Malibu_Rod · Jul 19, 2016

Jimmylee said:
Thanks, I'll check and see if they are the same size as the Amazon ones.

If those don't work look around on the site they have a ton. You can also contact IDI directly they will send you some samples but sometimes that takes time.

Jimmylee · Jul 21, 2016

Here is my finished 3D printed battery charger plug.

I know there are several of these out there already so take your pick.

Here is the download link for the STL file if you have a 3D printer.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1808062/typhoon_h_battery_plug_jimmy.stl

richard bottos · Jul 21, 2016

Jimmylee said:
Here is my finished 3D printed battery charger plug.

I know there are several of these out there already so take your pick.

Here is the download link for the STL file if you have a 3D printer.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1808062/typhoon_h_battery_plug_jimmy.stl

View attachment 2086

Thanks Jimmy, waiting for replacement H so dont have batteries yet to model, but have the printer!!!

WilsonFlyer · Jul 21, 2016

Thank you!

Jimmylee · Jul 22, 2016

For anyone 3D printing there own plug here are the parts needed

Spring loaded pins I used.

Amico 10 Pcs Spherical Radius Tip Spring Loaded Test Probes Pins: Multi Testers: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

And the Balance plug needed.

Amazon.com: Allytech(TM) 10Pcs 4S 14.8V JST-XH 5pin RC Lipo Battery Balance Extension Charger Plug: Toys & Games

And the banana plugs, makes two sets

School Physics Lab Multimeter 4mm Banana Plug Probe Test Cable 1m Pair - - Amazon.com

You can probably find these cheaper but I don't intent to sell them.

Thanks for the people that helped me locate the pins.

Malibu_Rod · Jul 22, 2016

Jimmylee said:
For anyone 3D printing there own plug here are the parts needed

Spring loaded pins I used.

Amico 10 Pcs Spherical Radius Tip Spring Loaded Test Probes Pins: Multi Testers: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

And the Balance plug needed.

Amazon.com: Allytech(TM) 10Pcs 4S 14.8V JST-XH 5pin RC Lipo Battery Balance Extension Charger Plug: Toys & Games

And the banana plugs, makes two sets

School Physics Lab Multimeter 4mm Banana Plug Probe Test Cable 1m Pair - - Amazon.com

You can probably find these cheaper but I don't intent to sell them.

Thanks for the people that helped me locate the pins.

Cool Jimmylee, thanks for sharing with the group.

. That is nice of you.

Hunter_Michael · Jul 22, 2016

If you go to Redirecting to store... you might be able to find a local 3d printer that will print for you. I actually found a local guy to do my plug and it was a lot cheaper than I thought. Its supposed to be done Monday. I am going to see if he can 3d the battery case if he can at a reasonable price Ill share too.

Jimmylee · Jul 22, 2016

Hunter_Michael said:
If you go to www.3dhubs.com you might be able to find a local 3d printer that will print for you. I actually found a local guy to do my plug and it was a lot cheaper than I thought. Its supposed to be done Monday. I am going to see if he can 3d the battery case if he can at a reasonable price Ill share too.

That is a great idea if you don't have a 3D printer or just don't have an interest in getting one.
A 3D printer is not for everyone because there not exactly plug and play yet.

Do you already have a battery case designed?

Hunter_Michael · Jul 22, 2016

Jimmylee said:
That is a great idea if you don't have a 3D printer or just don't have an interest in getting one.
A 3D printer is not for everyone because there not exactly plug and play yet.

Do you already have a battery case designed?

Not yet, when I go to pick up my plugs I was going to bring my stock battery and see what he could do.