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The 30 hobbies closest to electronics & Arduino in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Build and program machines that sense their surroundings and move on their own.
Alike: Both hands-on and creative.
Different: More social. Less about being useful.
CNC & laser cuttingCosts more to start. Quicker first wins.
3D printingCosts more to start. Quicker first wins.
Home automationQuicker first wins.
PC buildingCosts more to start. Quicker to pick up.
Coding side projectsCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Mechanical keyboardsMore about collecting. Less about being useful.
Ham radioCosts more to start. More social.
Making video gamesCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Creative codingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Retro computingMore about collecting. Less about being useful.
Data visualisationCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Hacking challengesCheaper to start. More competitive.
Music visualisationCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
FPV dronesCosts more to start. More time outside.
Combat roboticsCosts more to start. More competitive.
Drone flyingCosts more to start. More time outside.
Synth DIYLess about being useful.
HydroponicsLooking after living things. More about following a method.
Cheese makingOff screen. More about following a method.
Instrument makingCosts more to start. Off screen.
Inventing languagesCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Cricut & vinyl craftingCosts more to start. Easier on the brain.
Electronics repairMore about following a method. Off screen.
Home recordingCosts more to start. Less about being useful.
Watch repairOff screen. More about following a method.
AstrophotographyCosts more to start. More time outside.
Charcuterie & curingOff screen.
Film & game scoringLess about being useful. More about performing.
HomebrewingOff screen. More social.The closest are Robotics, CNC & laser cutting, 3D printing, Home automation and PC building. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
CNC & laser cutting is close to electronics & Arduino and quicker to pick up.
Coding side projects is close to electronics & Arduino and costs less to start.
