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3D model construction - LiPo fire hazard
Hello
Upon inspection of the model, are you seriously suggesting to drive screws through the Lithium accumulator?!
Here's screenshot from the provided Fusion file clearly showing screws are going INTO the battery by design.
The assembly guide states these are "M2.5x10mm Screws Self-Tapping". They have a sharp tip and no problem poking a hole into the battery.
The hazards of damaging LiPo batteries are well documented, ranging from release of the internal chemicals to worst case resulting into combustion and fire. The current design is definitelly not safe!
Using M2.5x5mm instead of 10mm could be sufficient to prevent this issue. Still, the model should be modified to have a solid barier between the battery and any sharp object.
Also, there is no barrier between the screws of the wheels and the battery. There's 1.6mm tolerance, se plenty of room to add extra 2 perimeters for safety.