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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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AMOLEN PLA 3D Printer Filament, PLA Filament 1.75mm Silk Black Shiny Green Filament, 3D Printing Filament 1KG/2.2lb
AMOLEN PLA 3D Printer Filament
KEYESTUDIO TDS Meter Probe Water Quality Monitoring V1 Sensor Module with XH2.54-3Pin Jumper Wire Connector for Arduino
KEYESTUDIO TDS Meter Probe Water Quality
BW-100 Non-Flammable Electronic Contact Cleaner Aerosol Spray- Safely Cleans Joycons, Computers, PCB, and More - Removes dust, dirt and contaminants on contacts - Quick Dry| 16oz/450g
BW-100 Non-Flammable Electronic Contact Cleaner Aerosol Spray

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