Introduction: DIY AA Battery Holder

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Need a battery holder in a pinch? Make your own with a few bits from your junk drawer.

Step 1: Gather Materials

Adhesive glue squares

Wires

Matchbox

Small scrap of copper sheeting

Step 2:

  1. Strip wires at both ends about 1/4 "
  2. Poke two small holes in the end of the match box and insert the wires, bending to hold

Step 3:

  • Cut the copper sheet in the following sizes
    • 2 @ 3/8" x 3/8"
    • 1 @ 1 1/4" x 3/8"
  • Cut the glue squares so that it just covers the bottom of the copper bit on both 3/8 " pieces and place over the wires to the bottom of the matchbox (make sure that you don't interfere with the copper and wires making contact)
  • Place the larger copper sheet on the opposite end with a glue square

Done! Now wire it to your 3 volt projects as needed!