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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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Organza Bags, White Organza Bags, 50Pcs, Sheer Organzas Bag 3 x 4 inch, Jewelry Gift Bags, Party Favor Bags with Drawstring, Mesh Gift Pouches Mini Candy Pouch for Wedding Christmas Party
White Sheer Organza Bags, 50Pcs
PH Sensor for Arduino, PH0-14 Value Detect Sensor Module + PH Electrode Probe BNC, PH Sensor UNO, PH Sensor Arduino Kit, PH Sensor Raspberry Pi Kit, by HQ&LP
PH Sensor for Arduino
Hexagon : Filament Welder 1.75mm, 3D Filament Splicer for PLA/ABS/PC/PETG/TPU, Easy-to-Use Connector & Joiner Tool, All-Steel Build, Integrated Cooling, Demo Video, 1-Year Warranty, French Company
Hexagon : Filament Welder 1.75mm

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