This is a collection of battery and battery charger holders for the Black and Decker 20V MAX Batteries (both regular size and extended 5.0Ah batteries). These differ from the original models here (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4555934) since they have a sliding indicator which displays if a battery in the holder is charged or discharged, they are otherwise very similar.
These models have the following features:
- Models for Extended 20V batteries.
- Mounting holes to use with #8 screws (non pegboard versions).
- Versions for mounting on 1" peg board (with pegs which you can optionally use #6 x 1/2" or M3 screws to better secure the holder into the peg)
- Versions with a clip for storing the charger.
- Charger storage versions have built in cable management guides.
- Holes in the bottom of the holders for possibly better airflow (my extended batteries have vents in this area).
- Sliding battery indicator.
To determine which file you need, the files are named according to the options they include, for example:
BD-20V-Battery_Holder_V44_IND_EXT_CHARGER_PEG.stl
REG = Regular Size Battery
EXT = Extended Size Battery
CHARGER = (yes or no) has a clip for holding the charger
PEG = (yes or no) mounts on a 1" peg board
If not using the pegboard mounts use #8 screws for mounting.
Note that the inserts are not the same, and the one used will depend on the model of the holder you are printing. The inserts are named so you can identify which works with which model, for example:
BD-20V-Battery_Holder_V44_EXT_CHARGER_INSERT.stl
would work with either:
BD-20V-Battery_Holder_V44_IND_EXT_CHARGER.stl
or
BD-20V-Battery_Holder_V44_IND_EXT_CHARGER_PEG.stl
To assemble the indicator, I used gel super glue to attach the red and green indicators to the insert (see pics), then install the slider with the springy tab to the bottom. I found it was easier to install the slider and set in place first, and then install the insert with the indicators glued to it. There is enough friction that it should not be necessary to glue the insert in, but it can be done. If you don't have red and green filament, you can just print the indicators in white and color them with a sharpie (I did that in the test print in the pics and the colors turned out pretty good).
For a more secure mounting on the pegboard, you can optionally install #6 x 1/2" or M3 x10mm screws in the holes which go through the pegs. Note that it is possible you could damage the holes in your pegboard by screwing the holders down through the pins. I have installed and removed these without damage to my pegboard after using the #6 screws to lock the pins in place, but I was careful to work them out when removing. If concerned, you may want to try testing the pegboard pins with screws in an obscure location first with the screws you plan to use and try M3 screws instead of the #6 screws which are a bit larger - or omit the screws all together.
If you are just needing a charger holder, I made one you can find here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4552501
The STEP file is included for easy remixing.
Parts are not oriented for printing, but I suggest printing them in the tall orientation (same way they would be mounted on the wall). Supports are required for the pegboard versions.
This was designed using ViaCAD V12 PRO
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