Monster Energy Drink Koozie - Vase/Spiral Print - V2

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A custom Koozie fits snugly around a 500ml Monster Energy can, requiring only a slight push to secure it in place until the can is empty. This design surpasses my previous creation, available at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3254223. I experimented with printing this Koozie using temperature-reactive PLA from Formfutura, which incorporates a thermochromic pigment that changes color in response to temperature fluctuations. When cool, the Koozie appears as dark grey, but when warmed slightly, it transitions to a natural PLA color, a creamy white hue with subtle translucency. As you hold the Koozie, your handprint will temporarily remain on its surface until you set it down for a minute or two. [Image: https://i.imgur.com/zqQ5sTD.gif] For your convenience, I've included an STL file compatible with PLA/PETG and ABS prints in various sizes to account for the shrinkage associated with ABS. When printing the lid, position it so that the Monster logo faces upwards and enable supports. This will yield a cleaner logo and improved print quality. To optimize results, I recommend printing the Koozie with a large nozzle using vase/spiral mode, while the lid is best printed with a standard nozzle in normal mode. My printer settings for the can included a 1mm nozzle and 0.72mm layer height, resulting in a print time of 45-55 minutes. In contrast, I used a 0.4mm nozzle with a 0.2mm layer height to print the lid, which took approximately 30 minutes. The Monster logo on this Koozie is derived from a modified version of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22999.