Electronics & Arduino vs PC building
Electronics & Arduino and PC building have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Electronics & Arduino | PC building |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $50 | $800 |
Choose electronics & Arduino if
- Cheaper to start
- Takes longer to get good at
- Slower to reward you
About $50 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose PC building if
- Costs more to start
- Quicker to pick up
- Quicker first wins
About $800 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Electronics & Arduino: About $50 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- PC building: About $800 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown