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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.

Geeni Surge Ultra Smart 8-Outlet Surge Protector – 6 Smart Outlets, 2 Always-On Outlets, 6 ft Cord, WiFi & Voice Control with Alexa/Google, 1200 Joules Protection, No Hub, Black
Ultra Smart Surge Protector
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
FLASHFORGE Carbon Fiber PETG Filament 1.75mm, Carbon Fiber PETG 3D Printer Filament, 1KG Spool Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, Lightweight & Heat-Resistant & Moisture Free (PETG-CF Midnight Blue)
FLASHFORGE Carbon Fiber PETG Filament 1.75mm