CNC & laser cutting vs Retro computing
CNC & laser cutting 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 | CNC & laser cutting | 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 | $300 | $80 |
Choose CNC & laser cutting if
- Costs more to start
- Less about collecting
- More useful day to day
About $300 to start, then about $30 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
- CNC & laser cutting: Ventilation and Smoke Purifier, Laser Engraver, Makerspace visit Full cost breakdown
- Retro computing: About $80 to start, then about $20 a month. Full cost breakdown