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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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Kotto Solder Sucker, Vacuum Desoldering Pump Aluminum Body with Silicone Tip, Removal Hand Tool for Soldering Welding for Students, Engineers and Hobbyists
KOTTO Solder Sucker, No Clog Aluminum Desoldering Pump
FLASHFORGE ASA Filament 1.75mm Sparkle Black Green, 3D Printer Filament 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament Durable, High UV-Resistant, Ideal for Outdoor Applications
FLASHFORGE ASA Filament 1.75mm Sparkle Black Green
Diamondback Nozzles – V6 Compatible – Polycrystalline Solid Diamond Tip 3D Printer Nozzles, Improved Extrusion, Any Filament, Long Life, Wear Resistant, USA Made (Brass) (0.4mm)
Diamondback Nozzles – V6 Compatible

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