Cheap and Easy Battery Holder Version 2

This is the second version of my battery holder. This holder is for those who like a nice tight fit. In fact it's so tight you'll need something to pry out the dead battery. That is if you measure it too small and don't allow enough room for the battery. This holder also has stronger tabs and uses less aluminum foil. But it uses more cardboard so I hope you have enough cardboard. The secret to the tightness of this holder is the cardboard that comes arond the ends.

This instructable has been in the works for quite a while and should have been finished when I did version 1. But I'm so lazy so it didn't come out when it should have, yada, yada, yada. Also if you want to make this for a bigger battery you should adjust the dimensions accordingly.

Any way, enjoy!

Step 1: Materials And Tools

For this instructable you will need the following tools:
An Exacto Knife or scissors
A pen
A ruler

You also need:
Aluminum foil about 8cm long and 2cm wide or 4 inches long and 1 inch wide
Cardboard from a cereal box about 6.5cm long and 3cm wide or 2.6 inches long by 1.2 inches wide
Electrical tape

I reccomend you use the metric measurements because they are a little more exact and they are the only measurments I will use from here on out. Also don't cut out your materials just yet as you may need a slightly larger piece.

Comments

[GorillazMiko]

Awesome! Great Instructable, amazing idea, this is just great! Saves a lot of money, I will have to do this next time I am in need, great job!!! (added to favorites)

[bomberman3]

This is sweet. I wanted a AAA battery holder for a project I'm going to be working on (because I don't want to have to solder and desolder the battery every time it dies) and I couldn't find any on a site I was ordering my parts from or ebay. I will do this as soon as I eat some cereal.

[ReCreate]

i just made this But instead of using foul i used the metal from the casing of a 9 volt battery Awesome rated:5\5

[milsorgen]

 I used some strands of copper wire from a cable instead of foil, much easier to work with. Just make a tight fit and a little 3mm loop in the wire on the battery end for good contact and hold it where needed as you insert the battery.

[a918bmxr]

thank goodness for your idea...
i couldn't have done my project without it

[TheRealPeregrinus]

Valley and mountain fold. Origami terminology. Cool!

[nutsandbolts_64]

I suddenly got an idea! I need to list that down before I forget! There we go. Right where it belongs, in notepad!

[muddywaters]

Dude, what the hell is wrong with your fingers? Maybe reconsider the closeups next time!!

[jc817]

A combination of lifting weights, rock climbing, and the chalk i constantly coat my hands with for both does that to my cuticles. Sucks, but sometimes you've just gotta man up.

[rc jedi]

i know a gal that does that to her hands. she had an abusive upbringing. hers is a nervous disorder. or if you work in a job unpacking boxes, that happens on the edge of paper shipping containers. either way, it's painful.

[muddywaters]

Yeah, it is usually a nervous problem. Sorry, bad form on my part......

[theRIAA]

he just needs burts bees cuticle cream, my fingers used to look like that

[imajem]

Also chapstick! From a beautician that knows...