Mask Strap Remix - Long/Thinner - Nurse Approved

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After conducting some trials with nurses and respiratory therapists in my hospital system using the print from @Suraky (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4249113), several healthcare workers encountered difficulties with the strap being too short. I then stumbled upon an unexpected advantage when my printer halted mid-print, resulting in a thinner model that can be easily trimmed to fit individual heads. This design is more comfortable and less likely to get caught on hair or other PPE. The staff find it much easier to wear. I added two pegs at each end of this remix and reduced the layer height from 2mm to 0.8mm. Despite being more delicate, the final product remains sturdy enough not to break when pulled or twisted, yet flexible enough for comfort. To speed up the printing process, crank the speed up to 150%. With my Ultimaker S5, I can print 10 straps at a time in just over two hours. This is actually my second attempt at printing ever. If something doesn't make sense, please let me know, as I'm still learning. Special thanks go out to the amazing makers worldwide for their innovative spirit and willingness to share ideas and information! Their contributions are essential to our efforts in healthcare. Thank you! A message from Suraky's Remix Summary: "Thanks to Quinn Callander, a 12-year-old Scout from Maple Ridge BC, who created so much attention with his viral Facebook post! His efforts led to this thingiverse page being linked, resulting in an astonishing 69,500 downloads! People all over the world are now making Ear Savers for their local healthcare workers. What an incredible coincidence that I'm also from Maple Ridge! Global TV in BC ran a story about Quinn's good deed, which included me talking about how his story inspired people worldwide to print ear savers: https://globalnews.ca/video/6814308/maple-ridge-scout-goes-world-wide-with-ear-gear Suraky's remix (and thus my remix) is identical to the original design shared by Marslam. You can view Marslam's version here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4202906