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by matthudson 4662 days ago
> "I feel like this is missing a big point. Arduino is the safe, easy entry point to learn electronics."

An Arduino Uno costs about 25USD. Blowing up a few of those, or other components gets pricy. This service lowers the price of entry to almost zero, which is a pretty big deal for people with low disposable income or limited access to the hardware.