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What are some (realistic) things you wanted to get for a while, just for fun? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by user224@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've got 3 on my list.

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.
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.
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 :(

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[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 3 points 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@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'll look into that, thank you!