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The 30 hobbies closest to PC building in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Cut and engrave wood, acrylic and more with computer-controlled lasers and routers.
Alike: Both hands-on and brainy.
Different: More physical.
3D printingCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
Home automationCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
Electronics & ArduinoCheaper to start. Takes longer to get good at.
Data visualisationCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Mechanical keyboardsCheaper to start. More about collecting.
RoboticsCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Retro computingCheaper to start. More about collecting.
Coding side projectsCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Music visualisationCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Creative codingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Drone flyingMore time outside. Less about being useful.
Ham radioCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Making video gamesCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Hacking challengesCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
FPV dronesMore time outside. More of a thrill.
Combat roboticsCheaper to start. More competitive.
Cricut & vinyl craftingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Soap & skincareCheaper to start. Off screen.
Electronics repairCheaper to start. Off screen.
Bike maintenanceCheaper to start. Off screen.
Home recordingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Small engine repairCheaper to start. Off screen.
Voice actingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Beat-makingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Candle makingCheaper to start. Off screen.
HomebrewingCheaper to start. Off screen.
Resin artCheaper to start. Off screen.
HydroponicsCheaper to start. Looking after living things.
Motorcycle maintenanceCheaper to start. Off screen.The closest are CNC & laser cutting, 3D printing, Home automation, Electronics & Arduino and Data visualisation. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
3D printing is close to PC building and costs less to start.
