3D printing vs Retro computing
3D printing and retro computing have 90% 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 | Retro computing |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | $250 | $80 |
Choose 3D printing if
- Costs more to start
- Less about collecting
- More useful day to day
About $250 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose retro computing if
- Cheaper to start
- More about collecting
- Less about being useful
About $80 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- 3D printing: 3D Printer, Digital Caliper, Flush Cutters, Print service Full cost breakdown
- Retro computing: About $80 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown