Fast Print Ear Saver #SaveTheEars

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This is my revised take on the Ear Strain Relief accessory for face masks during the covid-19 / coronavirus pandemic. Why another? I was printing https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4249113 We were producing 40/hr and giving them away free to medical staff, first responders, and those who needed them most. However, we soon discovered that someone had taken advantage of our generosity by selling the ones we created for $1 each, making a profit off the money we spent out of our own pocket. This allowed me to make some alterations and customize based on field response from those who had received the original ones from me. In the photos you will see the addition of the FD in the center, which is our watermark in the ones we print to ensure that anyone who sells them after we gave them away for free can be issued a takedown using the licensing of this design. This V2 is slightly shorter, as feedback from those who received the original style indicated that they were not utilizing the outermost hooks. By eliminating them, we can pack 16 on a 300x300 build plate, compared to the previous 12. We also optimized the design by replacing corners with curves (printing corners is slower than curves) and eliminated the need for tops and bottoms. We are able to crank out 86 of these in 1hr across 6 printers using 1.0mm nozzles, which is a significant improvement over the original style. We hope this revised design helps meet the need for Ear Strain Relief accessories during this challenging time. Feel free to download and customize to prevent others from selling the ones you are producing for free. This design is licensed non-commercial share alike, specifically to prevent exploitation of our generosity. By downloading and printing, you agree not to sell these for any amount of money, as that is our intention with this design. A huge thank you to all the nurses, doctors, first responders, and healthcare workers around the world who are working tirelessly to combat the covid-19 / coronavirus pandemic. Your dedication and selflessness inspire us to keep pushing forward in our efforts to support you.