Coding side projects vs Robotics
Coding side projects and robotics have 92% 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 | Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 4 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 | Free | $100 |
Choose coding side projects if
- Cheaper to start
- Less hands-on
- More useful day to day
Free to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose robotics if
- Costs more to start
- More hands-on
- Less about being useful
About $100 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Coding side projects: Free tools Full cost breakdown
- Robotics: Single-Board Computer, Robotics Starter Kit, Multimeter Full cost breakdown