Battery Compartment
AssemblySingle-AA battery bay that powers the meter for tens of thousands of readings. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Battery Compartment parts and their functions
4 top-level parts · 4 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AA Cell | 1× | 1.5 V alkaline or NiMH cell; average drain is so low that one cell typically lasts a year of regular use. |
| 2 | Battery Door | 1× | Sliding latch door in the rear shell over the battery bay. |
| 3 | Battery Contacts | 1× | Nickel-plated terminals connecting the cell to the board’s boost regulator. |
| 4 | Coil Spring | 1× | Negative contact spring |
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Bill of materials for Battery Compartment
4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 4 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AA Cell | light-meter-aa-cell | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Battery Door | light-meter-battery-door | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Battery Contacts | light-meter-battery-contacts | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Coil Spring | coil-spring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the battery compartment is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $1–$500. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳CATL
catl.com ↗
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Ningde, CN | Li-ion cell & pack maker | 5,000 cells | 8–12 wks |
| evebattery.com ↗ | Huizhou, CN | Li-ion cell maker | 5,000 cells | 8–12 wks |
| amararaja.com ↗ | Tirupati, IN | Batteries & energy | 5,000 cells | 8–12 wks |
| durapowergroup.com ↗ | Singapore | Li-ion battery systems | 5,000 cells | 8–12 wks |
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🇨🇳BYD
byd.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | EV & battery manufacturer | 5,000 cells | 8–12 wks |