Reminds me of keith haring and mr doodle
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Maybe use some small round magnets that would keep contact to the cell +/- even if the printed spring allows movement or fails.
Interesting idea, I’ll have to see if it works 
Loving all these design ideas, esp having individual compartment so the board can flex… have anyone try TPU? is it too soft to protect the cells?
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I think TPU is a very real option. There is a wide range of flexibility out there - even beyond what the stated shore hardness would lead you to believe.
“Hard” TPU has replaced PETG for me when it comes to functional/structural parts. Especially if temperature resistance is a concern.
I have just found a flavor that is a mix of TPU and nylon (which by itself is typically beyond the capabilities of my machine). I plan to try an enclosure with it… but haven’t yet, so actual performance is still just speculation.
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Link? 
CC3D 72D Flexible TPU Filament Black 1.75mm 1KG 3D Printer Filament High Hardness High Toughness TPU Filament FDM Printer 3D Printing Material Comparable to Nylon Filament https://a.co/d/15DJMSA
It is VERY hygroscopic. I would consider drying absolutely necessary prior to printing. And it sure doesn’t help that the airtightness of the packaging was definitely lacking.
Note that this material hardness is spec’d in the shore D scale instead of shore A, as is more common. From memory I think that 72D is roughly equivalent to about 102A.
Edited for clarity
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Not as hard as the above material, but this also seems to be decent for structural applications of TPU. Have only printed about a kg of it myself.
RANKI TPU Filament 1.75 mm Flexible TPU, 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05 mm, 98A,1kg Spool,Black https://a.co/d/3JaOgKz
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@jack.luis has been the conductor on the Ranki TPU train for some time now. I need to order some of that stuff
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Hi, ntmy everyone!
Anyone have experience with an easy access enclosure that opens by hand, no tools?
I’m picturing removable panels, so i̶f̶ when I’m late for a flight, I can quickly disconnect all my battery modules for TSA to fondle. This is also my first build, so quick access and regular inspection seems like a good idea even away from the airport
Top-mount pelican case enclosure is exactly what you’re looking for. Doesn’t get easier access than that. I dont even have a charge port or power button on Mistfall, because opening the box to plug/unplug stuff is so easy that it’s not worth having external ports.
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Top mounted sounds amazing! Would totally do that on any other deck- this is a boardup folding deck though, so it’s gotta open from the bottom.
I got the nylon-like hard TPU mentioned above, hopefully I design something that doesnt vibrate apart lol!
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I see 3dp enclosures were more of a thing a few years ago but I think it should be suitable for what I want. I’ve just started trying to figure out tinkercad and had to split this for a p2s bed, but does anyone have any advice on how I can improve this design? I was surprised how strong it is already in pla but I have a friend with a 400x400 bed that will be able to print it in one piece maybe in abs? Just hoping for something thatll have decent impact resistance and is easy to take on and off. Fixing holes definitely need adjusting.
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Honestly TPU is goated for top mount enclosure. You can have pretty high infill and make them pretty stiff but they can still absorb impacts.
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The stiffer stuff like 68d?
Idk, couple of my friends printed parts with like ~90A TPU and they felt quite good.
I use eSun 95a - when things are printed 100% infill (or lots of walls), its pretty stiff but still have some room for flexibility.
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Makes sense I guess. I’ve got plenty of it for drone parts. Have you got any pics of what you’ve printed?
sorry - never actually printed enclosures…Last time i have printed some foot guards for Onewheel
ps: sorry for the portuguese, but i think you can see it how flexible still is with 100% infill
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I’ll have a go at tpu once I nut this design out, im not a fan of the finish on this generic petg. Will have to see how strong my connection works to the other half too, im maxing out the dimensions of my print bed.
Made room for a 12s3p of hrb 9500’s anyway. Hopefully a bit more raceday friendly charging with a BMS.
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