
A standard-sized AA cell is 0.5mm longer than a standard-sized C cell, but in practice that difference is negligible. ย Besides “stub case,” an adapter like this is also sometimes called a “sabot.” ย They can be purchased commercially, but I’d just as soon print my own. ย And now I can. Thanks again, Thingiverse!
AA-C Cell Battery Adapter by Wildseyed

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