A Self Watering Planter (One Print in Spiral Vase)

These parts are designed to use a few solid layers on the bottom and then a continuous and unbroken profile all the way up the part. Prusa and Slic3r call this vase mode, while Cura calls it spiralize.

A single piece/print design of the ever-present self-watering planter. Saves all the folderol of multiple prints and also saves a whole bunch of time. Since it's a vase mode part, the wall speed is the only setting that significantly affects the print time. I can't advise printing at over 40mm/s and you'll get better prints at slower speeds.

Printing times (approximate):
140W190H: 7-8 hours
100W140H: 4-5 hours
80W100H: 2-3 hours

The parts will be very sensitive to scaling, due to a double-back on one of the walls. A few percent either way should be okay, but consult your layer preview. If you have a size you would really like to print, just let me know and I can configure a new file.

Print Settings

In Prusa Slicer, you will need to go into Print Settings > Advanced > Slice gap closing radius, and change it to 0.001mm.

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Layer Height:

0.2mm

Infill:

N/A

Nozzle Diameter:
0.4mm

Line Width:
0.6mm (over extrusion for a thicker wall)

Top/Bottom Layer Width:
0.4mm (I've found this necessary in order to achieve a water tight base)

Bottom Layers:
5

Inner/Outer Wall Print Speed:
<40mm/s

Spiralize Outer Contour:
Yup