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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

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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FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm +/- 0.02mm Obsidian, Color Changeable 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs), Chameleon PLA Changing Colors with Light, Perfectly Hide The Layer Line
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm Obsidian
FellDen 5V Micro Solar Panels, 10PCS 5V 200MA Solar Cells Kit Polycrystalline Solar Panels 110mmx60mm / 4.33''x 2.36''
FellDen 5V Micro Solar Panels
Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper, 0 to 6"/0 to 150mm Measuring Range, 0.0005"/0.01mm Resolution, LCD
Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Absolute Scale Digital Caliper

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Creality Ender 3 New Upgrade Motherboard Silent Mainboard V4.2.7
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Manna Pro Crushed Oyster Shell Calcium Supplement For Laying Chickens - Poultry Treat - 5 lbs.
Manna Pro Crushed Oyster Shell Calcium Supplement For Laying Chickens
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