Coding side projects vs Electronics & Arduino
Coding side projects and electronics & Arduino have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Coding side projects | Electronics & Arduino |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | Free | $50 |
Choose coding side projects if
- Cheaper to start
- Less hands-on
Free to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose electronics & Arduino if
- Costs more to start
- More hands-on
About $50 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Coding side projects: Free tools Full cost breakdown
- Electronics & Arduino: About $50 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown