{"product_id":"18650-battery-holder-solder-pins-1-2-slot","title":"18650 Battery Holder Case with Solder Pins – 1 \u0026 2 Slot, PCB Mount (ABS)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.nznpd{--o:#F57C00;--od:#E65100;--ink:#0F172A;--mut:#5b6573;--line:#E8ECF0;--soft:#F7F8FA;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.6} .nznpd,.nznpd *{box-sizing:border-box} .nznpd p{margin:0;color:var(--mut);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65} .nznpd strong{color:var(--ink)} .nznpd__intro{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;max-width:none} .nznpd__checks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);column-gap:26px;row-gap:13px} .nznpd__checks li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.45} .nznpd__checks li::before{content:\"\\2713\";flex:0 0 auto;width:21px;height:21px;margin-top:1px;border-radius:999px;background:#FFF3E8;color:var(--o);font-size:12px;font-weight:900;line-height:21px;text-align:center} .nznpd__qs{background:linear-gradient(170deg,#FFF9F3,#FFF1E6);border:2px solid #FCE0C6;border-radius:16px;padding:22px} .nznpd__qs h3{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--od)} .nznpd__steps{list-style:none;counter-reset:s;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:14px} .nznpd__steps li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:27px 1fr;gap:12px} .nznpd__steps li::before{counter-increment:s;content:counter(s);width:27px;height:27px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:2px solid #FCE0C6;color:var(--od);font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center} .nznpd__steps strong{display:block;font-size:14px} .nznpd__steps p{font-size:13px;margin-top:2px;line-height:1.45} .nznpd__block{margin-top:36px;padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)} .nznpd__h{margin:0 0 28px;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px} .nznpd__h::before{content:\"\";flex:0 0 auto;width:20px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--o)} .nznpd__specs{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden} .nznpd__spec{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,.7fr) 1fr;gap:18px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:14px} .nznpd__spec:nth-child(odd){background:var(--soft)} .nznpd__spec span{color:var(--mut)} .nznpd__spec strong{font-weight:700} .nznpd__included{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--soft);padding:18px 20px} .nznpd__qty{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:#FFF3E8;color:var(--o);font-weight:800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center} .nznpd__included strong{display:block;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:3px} .nznpd__uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px} .nznpd__use{padding:13px 14px;background:var(--soft);border-left:3px solid var(--o);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.4} .nznpd__faqs{display:grid;gap:10px} .nznpd__faq{border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;padding:0 16px;transition:border-color .18s ease} .nznpd__faq[open]{border-color:#FCE0C6} .nznpd__faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:15px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px} .nznpd__faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none} .nznpd__faq summary::after{content:\"\\203A\";flex:0 0 auto;color:var(--o);font-weight:800;font-size:20px;line-height:1;display:inline-block;transform:rotate(90deg);transition:transform .22s ease} .nznpd__faq[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-90deg)} .nznpd__faq p{padding:0 0 16px;font-size:14px} .nznpd__faq[open] p{animation:nznpdReveal .24s ease} @keyframes nznpdReveal{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-5px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}} .nznpd p.nznpd__note{margin-top:16px;background:var(--soft);border:2px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--mut);line-height:1.55} @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nznpd__faq summary::after{transition:none}.nznpd__faq[open] p{animation:none}} @media (max-width:749px){.nznpd__checks{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__spec{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eKeep your 18650 cells organised and project-ready. These rugged \u003cstrong\u003eABS battery holders\u003c\/strong\u003e use \u003cstrong\u003ebare solder pins\u003c\/strong\u003e that mount straight onto a PCB or perfboard — no wire leads to trim back — so they're ideal for clean, permanent DIY builds. The \u003cstrong\u003e1-slot\u003c\/strong\u003e brings out 2 pins for a single cell (3.7V). The \u003cstrong\u003e2-slot\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you 4 independent pins, so you can wire its two cells in \u003cstrong\u003eparallel\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.7V, double the capacity) or in \u003cstrong\u003eseries\u003c\/strong\u003e (7.4V). Bare pins only — solder your own wires if you need flying leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"nznpd__checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare solder pins for direct PCB \/ perfboard mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-slot: 2 pins · 2-slot: 4 independent pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire the 2-slot in parallel (3.7V) or series (7.4V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough ABS shell resists knocks, dust \u0026amp; moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-plated springs grip flat- \u0026amp; button-top cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap-fit cells in and out — no tools needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 18650 Li-ion (3.7V) cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable footprint for tidy multi-cell packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABS plastic, nickel-plated springs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBattery type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18650 Li-ion (3.7V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCell fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat top \u0026amp; button top\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConfigurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Slot (single) \/ 2 Slot (dual)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolder pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Slot = 2 pins \/ 2 Slot = 4 independent pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2-slot wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel 3.7V (2× capacity) or Series 7.4V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare solder pins (no leads)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB \/ perfboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1-slot size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~78 × 20 × 19mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2-slot size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~78 × 41 × 19mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e1×\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18650 battery holder (your chosen slot count)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare-pin holder only — no wire leads or batteries included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eDIY power banks \u0026amp; USB chargers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eLED \u0026amp; lighting projects\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eRC, robotics \u0026amp; automation packs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eSolar \u0026amp; battery storage builds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eArduino \/ ESP32 power supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eBattery testing \u0026amp; spare-cell storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert your cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnap an 18650 into the holder — the sprung contact takes flat-top or button-top cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount and solder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush the bare pins through your PCB or perfboard and solder underneath, or solder wires straight to the pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your wiring (2-slot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin the two + pins and two − pins for parallel (3.7V, 2× capacity), or link one cell's − to the other's + for series (7.4V).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower your build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect to your circuit, charger or BMS and you're ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo these come with wire leads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. These are the bare solder-pin type, designed to mount straight onto a PCB or perfboard. If you need flying leads, just solder your own wires to the pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I wire the 2-slot — series or parallel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2-slot brings out 4 independent solder pins. Join the two + pins and the two − pins for parallel (3.7V with double the capacity), or link one cell's − to the other's + for series (7.4V). It's molded \"PARALLEL\" to show the default cell orientation, but the independent pins let you do either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo they hold protected (button-top) cells?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The sprung contacts take both flat-top and slightly longer protected button-top 18650 cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the 1-slot and 2-slot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1-slot holds a single 18650 and brings out 2 pins. The 2-slot holds two cells with 4 independent pins, so you can wire them in parallel (3.7V) or series (7.4V). Choose your configuration at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre batteries included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the holders are sold on their own so you can use the 18650 cells you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the bare-pin version — no wire leads included. 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