Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by eebel, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid 3D printable model by eebel

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R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid

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The R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by eebel. So here is a quick video showcasing my battery box mods. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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130 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-14 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: R2-D2, Ventilated, Battery, Boxes, for, Mr., Baddeley, 3D-Printed, Droid

About this model

So here is a quick video showcasing my battery box mods. I created these boxes because my droid's drive gear melted after 30 minutes of heavy use. The previous design had no cooling. I also reprinted the drive gear in nylon which has a 250C print temp vs the PETG I was using. I designed a false-back output vent that hopefully looks like it could be part of the astromech design philosophy. Right now, they are powered off of the 24V drive system and have a separate switch to power them. I want to make them activate as needed based on the battery box internal temperature (or motor case temperature). This way, they would not run continually. Additionally, I added clips to attach the boxes so they come on and off without tools. This is super handy for maintenance. I used 24V 20mm fans from They…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by eebel.
Who made this model?: Designed by eebel, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.