That's assuming you don't like hacking and would pay to not have to do it, which is generally not the case around here.
replyI’m think you can go further than that.
replyDays spent modifying cheap electronics is absolutely encouraged.
Buy the premade thing and hack something new.
replyCheap electronics are just the feed stock, the basis function for your new creation. Why start with raw matter when you can get fully formed matter for less.
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