Battery holder
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One, two or four? I don't know if these are the format you looking for - plastic with leads attached - but try this search at DX.com: DealExtreme Search
The relevant results will be at the top of the page.
The relevant results will be at the top of the page.
Yes that's the type of thing I have used but I want one to fit a single 18350
I could buy a 18650 one and cut it down to the correct size but would
rather just buy one the right size
I could buy a 18650 one and cut it down to the correct size but would
rather just buy one the right size
the 18350's are the short ones right...you CAN stack the short ones to make "one long one"
So a double 18650 one can hold 4x 18350's
As long as the + and - terminals are not shorted inside the case...all is well
So a double 18650 one can hold 4x 18350's
As long as the + and - terminals are not shorted inside the case...all is well
I'm sorry - had a total brain fart on this one.
Dimensionally, isn't a CR123A almost identical? Or at least so close that a CR123A battery holder should work. See here to compare to CR123A dimensions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes
Dimensionally, isn't a CR123A almost identical? Or at least so close that a CR123A battery holder should work. See here to compare to CR123A dimensions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes
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There's really no guess work involved, the battery numbers give the size in millimeters. 18650=18mm*65mm. 18350=18mm*35mm. CR123 is basically a 16340, which is 16mm*34mm. If you wanted to squeeze 2 18350's in a 18650 slot they'd have to be flat top more than likely; 5mm doesn't sound significant but can make a huge difference. I have to cut the springs in AA holders to get protected 14500's in and out without prying, and that's only a 2mm difference.
I've learned there are tons of everyday items out there that can be easily modified into holders. I've made them out of everything from a plastic toothpick holder I got from the dentist (10440) to the case from a Walmart needle file set (18650). In those cases all I had to do was cut a little (I like tin snips for that type of plastic) then make contacts, which are ridiculously easy to make. Neither took more than 5 minutes and both work well. Keep in mind your enclosure can act as 2 sides of the holder as well, this can be helpful for cramming.
I've learned there are tons of everyday items out there that can be easily modified into holders. I've made them out of everything from a plastic toothpick holder I got from the dentist (10440) to the case from a Walmart needle file set (18650). In those cases all I had to do was cut a little (I like tin snips for that type of plastic) then make contacts, which are ridiculously easy to make. Neither took more than 5 minutes and both work well. Keep in mind your enclosure can act as 2 sides of the holder as well, this can be helpful for cramming.
Have you tried e-bay I find a lot of stuff there or even make your own to me that's half the fun of modding.
Just found a dual 18350 holder
Battery holder case for 18350
quad 18350 case
http://bigdaddyvapor.com/index.php?...ducts_id=119&zenid=vdqv4cg9tlos5gjlj6khe4uqk7
The main reason I re-looked was just got 2 UltraFire 18350 batteries, came with a 4x holder
http://www.lightscastle.com/product/ultrafire-18350-3.7v-1200mah-batteries-pair-610093
specs on battery
http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/UltraFire XSL18350 1200mAh (Orange) UK.html
Battery holder case for 18350
quad 18350 case
http://bigdaddyvapor.com/index.php?...ducts_id=119&zenid=vdqv4cg9tlos5gjlj6khe4uqk7
The main reason I re-looked was just got 2 UltraFire 18350 batteries, came with a 4x holder
http://www.lightscastle.com/product/ultrafire-18350-3.7v-1200mah-batteries-pair-610093
specs on battery
http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/UltraFire XSL18350 1200mAh (Orange) UK.html
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I used RCR123a holders for the same thing:
Not too pretty but very functional.
Also the one made for 18650s (not finished) from the Wally World file set:
And made from an old project box:
I've also started robbing old remotes of their battery compartments, though this wouldn't help he OP. They're great for 14500s or 10440s though since most have no spacing between the batteries.
Shortening and cutting off the sides of AA holders has worked as well for RCR123a's, they'd probably function for 18350s too. The springs and conacts may be off center, but who cares?
Not too pretty but very functional.
Also the one made for 18650s (not finished) from the Wally World file set:
And made from an old project box:
I've also started robbing old remotes of their battery compartments, though this wouldn't help he OP. They're great for 14500s or 10440s though since most have no spacing between the batteries.
Shortening and cutting off the sides of AA holders has worked as well for RCR123a's, they'd probably function for 18350s too. The springs and conacts may be off center, but who cares?
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