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The 30 hobbies closest to CNC & laser cutting in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Print plastic objects layer by layer from downloaded models or your own designs.
Alike: Both creative and brainy.
Different: Gentler on the body.
PC buildingGentler on the body.
Home automationCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Electronics & ArduinoCheaper to start. Slower to reward you.
Coding side projectsCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Data visualisationCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Mechanical keyboardsCheaper to start. More about collecting.
RoboticsCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Music visualisationCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Retro computingCheaper to start. More about collecting.
Creative codingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Making video gamesCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Combat roboticsMore competitive. Less about being useful.
Drone flyingMore time outside. Less about being useful.
Ham radioMore about the doing than the result. More about following a method.
FPV dronesMore time outside. More of a thrill.
Hacking challengesCheaper to start. More competitive.
Cricut & vinyl craftingGentler on the body.
Home recordingLess about being useful.
Soap & skincareCheaper to start. Off screen.
Bike maintenanceCheaper to start. Off screen.
Electronics repairCheaper to start. More about following a method.
Small engine repairCheaper to start. Off screen.
Beat-makingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Bread bakingCheaper to start. Off screen.
Charcuterie & curingCheaper to start. Off screen.
Chocolate makingCheaper to start. Off screen.
Furniture restorationCheaper to start. Off screen.
HomebrewingOff screen. Slower to reward you.
Jewellery makingCheaper to start. Off screen.The closest are 3D printing, PC building, Home automation, Electronics & Arduino and Coding side projects. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
PC building is close to CNC & laser cutting and quicker to pick up.
Home automation is close to CNC & laser cutting and costs less to start.
