Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Caliper Battery Saver 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 derailed, 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.

Caliper Battery Saver 3D printable model by derailed

Caliper Battery Saver

Source: Thingiverse by derailed

The Caliper Battery Saver is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by derailed. I do a lot of 3d designing and modeling. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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801 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-25 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 14 makes Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: battery, calipers, measure, micrometer, ruler, tool

About this model

I do a lot of 3d designing and modeling. That being said, my pair of calipers have been one of my most essential tools. I use it daily, and one day, about a month into using a fresh battery, it died, so that left me wondering. I did some research and found out that most digital calipers drain the button cell battery even when it is powered off. Since then, I've taken out the battery and put it in only when I needed to use it, and this became really inconvenient. I started losing the battery or the cover to the battery in my messy work area, which was frustrating to find. I decided I needed to do something about it. I stared at my calipers for weeks trying to find a solution, but they would all involve soldering irons, hot knives, etc. I wanted other people to be able to easily do it too, s…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Caliper Battery Saver 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 derailed.
Who made this model?: Designed by derailed, 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.