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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 ā€œjust workā€ 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.

3DHoJor Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm, Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament, 2.2 LBS (1KG) Cardboard Spool, Fit Most FDM 3D Printer, Silk Bronze
Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm
20 PCS M3 Head Washers Gaskets Aluminum Alloy Countersunk Cup Shim for Screw Multicolor Drone (Purple)
M3 Head Washers Gaskets
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