48 AA Battery Holder - Rugged Box
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## Details
Modified the [Parametric Rugged Box](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4757317) by [TheSameNameTwice](https://www.thingiverse.com/TheSameNameTwice) to hold 48 AA batteries. They have an AA holder as well but it holds fewer batteries and isn't staggered. I chose 48 because that's the size of AmazonBasics AA batteries I usually purchase.
Note that I also modified the original [Parametric Rugged Box](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4757317)'s hinge mechanism to make it easier to install whilst maintaining the rigidity. Also trimmed down the locking mechanism so it doesn't feel like it'll break every time I close the box.
I added a file **aa_sample.stl** that has a few AA holes that I recommend testing with to make sure your AA's will fit into the holes in the box. I've found that some AA batteries are a little thicker than others for whatever reason.
## Related
See my [AAA battery holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4921753) as well!
## Printing
Nothing should need supports. Make sure you're printing the bottom part, bottom side against the build plate, and the top part, top side against the build plate.
I printed with a 0.2mm layer height with 15% gyroid infill, came out more than strong enough. I used Prusament Galaxy Silver PLA on my Prusa i3 MK3S+ printer.
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What I used:
> Software: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0
> Printer Used: Prusa i3 MK3S+
> Supports: No
> Adhesion: Skirt
> Layer Height: 0.2mm
> Infill: 15% Gyroid
>…
