I go back and forth between using PVC pipe and end caps and using this modular system to hold 18650 batteries in series for my projects. These and my PVC caps use a 3mm x 15mm screw with a spring (purchased from DIGI-KEY #BCAA-ND) at the end of the tubes.
For a single battery use the End cap (PowerStickEndCap-Part001) with the male version of the single battery holder (PSSingleCap).
For 2 batteries, just use the male and female version of the single battery holders, (PSSingleCap with PSSinBatPosCap-Part).
For 3 batteries, use: PSSingleCap with PSDualBatFemaleTwist or PSSinBatPosCap-Part with PSDualBatMaleTwist.
For 4 batteries, use: PSDualBatFemaleTwist with PSDualBatMaleTwist.
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