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I used this from Jaycar in Australia, it cost me AUD$13, when a quote for the 3D printed version from a local service would have cost $330! I have seen that there are also available in the USA, not sure about Europe but it is probably worth checking.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/plastic-molded...m/p/HB6034
My case fits only AAA batteries - it's not deep enough for AAs unfortunately, but these last at least an entire night even when the temperate drops below zero Celsius. If I need to add more power I can always plug in a phone battery bank into the USB port. Also, the case plastic is easy to drill / file / Dremel grind etc.
I use "LADDA" 900 mAH AAA Ni-MH batteries from Ikea that cost < AUD$8 for a 4 pack of AAAs. The web tells me that these batteries are actually re-badged Eneloops (AUD$30 for 4) and from their charge holding performance I believe it - they are made in Japan, and there is only 1 factory there that makes this sort of low self-discharge battery.
I did get the buttons 3D printed (this cost me AUD$33 - highway robbery). I think I will have to buy myself a 3D printer at this sort of rip-off pricing here in Canberra :-)
Cheers, Norm
https://www.jaycar.com.au/plastic-molded...m/p/HB6034
My case fits only AAA batteries - it's not deep enough for AAs unfortunately, but these last at least an entire night even when the temperate drops below zero Celsius. If I need to add more power I can always plug in a phone battery bank into the USB port. Also, the case plastic is easy to drill / file / Dremel grind etc.
I use "LADDA" 900 mAH AAA Ni-MH batteries from Ikea that cost < AUD$8 for a 4 pack of AAAs. The web tells me that these batteries are actually re-badged Eneloops (AUD$30 for 4) and from their charge holding performance I believe it - they are made in Japan, and there is only 1 factory there that makes this sort of low self-discharge battery.
I did get the buttons 3D printed (this cost me AUD$33 - highway robbery). I think I will have to buy myself a 3D printer at this sort of rip-off pricing here in Canberra :-)
Cheers, Norm