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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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Fluke TL960 2 Piece Micro-Hook Test Lead Set, 30V rms/60V DC Voltage, 15A Current, 90cm Long
Fluke TL960 2 Piece Micro-Hook Test Lead Set
UCTRONICS 0.96 Inch OLED Module 12864 128x64 Yellow Blue SSD1306 Driver I2C Serial Self-Luminous Display Board for Arduino Raspberry Pi Pico
UCTRONICS 0.96 Inch OLED Module
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

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