I’ve got 3 on my list.

  1. BT-PAN Access Point - Kinda ridiculous, but I’d like to have one. I’ve also found a few BT-PAN-enabled dial-up modems, but I’d have no way to connect those up. Some of those could even be connected to USB printers for wireless printing. Not particularly useful anymore, I just find those devices interesting.
  2. Dot matrix printer - This one isn’t even as ridiculous. I really love that sound and how the text they print looks. Sadly, if I am looking for new ones, a basic 9-pin Epson dot matrix is around €200. But the ribbons are cheap as chips. In fact, often even cheaper. Just imagine casually handing out a document printed on dot matrix to someone nowdays.
  3. Nano pocket drone - Something like FQ777-124. Maybe a toy like that is a bit childish, but it still can be fun. In fact I already tried to order this one. From 4 different sellers, twice on AliExpress, twice on Amazon. I never got it :(
  • @BallShapedMan
    6•1 year ago

    I’ve thought about a racing drone. I kept with the drone racing league for a while on YouTube and thought that would be a lot of fun.

    I even priced out some options (not cheap), but haven’t pulled the trigger.

    • @Karmmah
      7•1 year ago

      If you’re new to FPV flying and unsure I can recommend getting the controller first and practicing in a simulator. it will save you a lot of money since your first crashes won’t cost anything.

      • @BallShapedMan
        4•1 year ago

        Lol that’s a good call. Would the headset/VR make sense too? I know nothing other than the Internet people make it look easy.

        • @Karmmah
          3•1 year ago

          it’s definitely harder than it may seem in videos. but I’ve seen people getting the hang of it in a few sessions in the sim. I’d say it you’re okay at flying in the simulator and close to actually buying a real done you could get FPV goggles and practice some more with them. it all depends on how determined you are too get into the hobby.

          • @BallShapedMan
            3•1 year ago

            Good point. Right now I’m mostly focused on reading a bunch this year and my car. But winter is coming and this car doesn’t do well on snow or ice.

    • @Fallenwout
      3•1 year ago

      Just start learning line-of-sight before you go fpv. You need that to land in tight space when you bring it in. Fpv is easier than line of sight.