3D printing vs Home automation
3D printing and home automation have 96% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | 3D printing | Home automation |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $250 | $80 |
Choose 3D printing if
- Costs more to start
- More creative
About $250 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose home automation if
- Cheaper to start
- More about following a method
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- 3D printing: 3D Printer, Digital Caliper, Flush Cutters, Print service Full cost breakdown
- Home automation: Smart Lighting, Smart Plugs Full cost breakdown