[agumonkey]

Re: the voice activated light class of idea. I have a weird NIH/hoarding bug. I always try to do thing on my own (am now making electrical circuits). Somehow it's a huge waste of time. Yet I know a ton of stuff and can fix some things, or avoid fear and scams.

One alternative is a hub of DIYers. Remember the story of how Xerox PARC operated ? unattended, unmanaged.. you had an idea or a problem you ping people around that know that domain, chat around and make a thing. In groups it might turn diminishing returns into a massive life enhancement (in theory, I never worked in such an environment).

ps: I actually think that picking this kind of projects is a tiny art. Don't scratch all itches but know that knowing is always a good thing.