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Multi-level nerd

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

MLN Amazon Wish List

Support Multi-Level Nerd by purchasing items from my Amazon Wishlist.

2 Pack Temperature Sensor Module Kit with Waterproof Stainless Steel Probe, Temperature Sensor Chip for Arduino and Raspberry Pi
2 Pack DS18B20 Temperature Sensor Module Kit with Waterproof Stainless Steel Probe
FLASHFORGE Rapid PLA Filament 1.75mm Pearl Gentian Blue, 500mm/s High Speed Printing, 3D Printer Filament 1kg Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, Enjoy Exceptional Print Quality
FLASHFORGE Rapid PLA Filament 1.75mm Pearl Gentian Blue
SunFounder Controller Board Compatible with Arduino UNO R3 ATMEGA328P ATMEGA16U2
SunFounder Controller Board Compatible with Arduino UNO