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Update README to emphasize enabling vase mode
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capsulecorplab committed Dec 6, 2024
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### Print Profile / Slicing

The models have been successfully printed using the following profile with "vase mode" enabled. Note that the profile is for a 0.8 mm nozzle, but have been physically tested on a 0.4 mm nozzle.
**IMPORTANT**: The STL models should be sliced with **vase mode** enabled in order to produce parts that are airtight and buoyant.<sup>[2](#footnote2)</sup> In addition to enabling vase mode, the following profile has been successfully tested to produce a functional quality print. Note that the profile is for a 0.8 mm nozzle, but have been physically tested on a 0.4 mm nozzle.

Nozzle diameter: 0.8 mm nozzle
Layer height: 0.2 mm
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Ramping lift: Enabled
Retraction speed: 50 mm/s

**NOTE**: It is recommended that your first layer is properly calibrated, as to ensure a water-tight print.<sup>[2](#footnote2)</sup>
**NOTE**: It is recommended that your first layer is properly calibrated, as to ensure a water-tight print.<sup>[3](#footnote3)</sup>

## Attributions

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<a name="footnote1">1</a>: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/food-safe-fdm-printing_112313

<a name="footnote2">2</a>: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/first-layer-calibration-i3_112364
<a name="footnote2">2</a>: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/layers-and-perimeters_1748#spiral-vase

<a name="footnote3">3</a>: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/first-layer-calibration-i3_112364

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