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HI, I'M MELISSA BENT.

I'M A NERD ON MANY LEVELS. 😁

I'm based in Nampa, Idaho and I like to do the occasional DIY project with wood, 3-D printing, and/or various electronics.

If it involves plants, I'm in.

And I have a lot of chickens.
Like, a LOT of them. 😬

Latest Posts

Creality K2 Plus printer on a carpeted floor
Blog Post

Upgrading to a Modern 3D Printer

In January 2025 I purchased the new Creality K2 Plus from BestBuy.com. I had been looking to invest in a large-format printer that would “just work” out of the box.
Green 3d printed chicken feed collector
Project Post

Feeding My Chicken Army: Iterating the Custom Feeder

Come on a journey with me to find the perfect (or at least less awful) way to 3d print custom chicken feeders.
3D printed base for gravity chicken feeder
Project Post

Feeding My Chicken Army: Sharing the Love (and Feed) With More Birds

Follow along as I design a custom chicken feeder with my 3D printer. This feeder will reduce waste and make it easier to keep our flock fed.

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MLN Amazon Wish List

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Gizmo Dorks 1.75mm ABS Filament 1kg / 2.2lb for 3D Printers, Color Change Purple to Pink
Gizmo Dorks 1.75mm ABS Filament
M12 Lens Set, Arducam Lens for Raspberry Pi Camera (1/4") and Arduino, Telephoto, Macro, Wide Angle, Fisheye Lens Kit (10°- 200°) with M12 Lens Holder and Cleaning Cloth, Optical All-in-One
M12 Lens Set, Arducam Lens for Raspberry Pi Camera
Macally Backlit Mac Keyboard - Quiet, Sleek, and Functional - 3 Brightness Levels, 107 Keys, 5ft USB Wired - Apple Keyboard - Backlit Wired for Mac, iMac, MacBook Pro/Air - Space Gray
Macally Backlit Mac Keyboard Wired

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