COVID-19 Face Mask

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Please read the following text carefully for optimal results! This lower resolution version of the face mask design by fenec81 has been revised to accommodate higher resolutions. Cura's refusal to slice more than one object at a time is no longer an issue, thanks to the upgrade from 7 million faces to approximately 30 thousand using Blender. For the best possible outcome, print the front of the mask facing downwards (use the "select face to align to buildplate" function in newer Cura versions for this). Additionally, both parts need to be lowered about 0.35 mm into the buildplate to ensure a smooth first layer. The most critical adjustment is to set the slicing tolerance to "exclusive" under experimental settings in Cura. If this step is overlooked, the screw will not fit properly. I recommend using 0.8 mm wall thickness and no infill after experimenting with various options. Adding a raft significantly improves printing success rates, especially when dealing with low-area first layers like those found here. Make sure to adjust your temperature and cooling settings to effectively print the relatively high-angle overhang below the nose area. Supports can be helpful, but may be challenging to remove from the holes. Please note that this design is not intended for commercial use. It's also not a primary solution for face masks. However, in situations where resources are limited, it's still better than nothing – although a proper filter would be required for optimal results. Thanks go out to Jan for their contribution.