R2-D2 Ventilated Battery Boxes for Mr. Baddeley 3D-Printed Droid
Source: Thingiverse by eebel
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.
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. Click the "Download free STL" button 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.
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