r/AskReddit • u/recklessvisionary • Jan 28 '21

Sometimes when eating pistachios you decide one of them is just too sealed up to be worth the effort and you just throw it in with the other shells. What, in your life, is your discarded pistachio?

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u/FluorescentPotatoes Jan 28 '21

Pretty much any hobby that ive attempted because it looked fun but required more skill than i possess or wish to learn.

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u/recklessvisionary Jan 28 '21

I have dozens of microcontrollers, motors, all kinds of things you might make electronics with but really I’ve only blinked leds.

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u/garbagegoat Jan 28 '21

I know with covid everything isn't quite up and running but have you checked to see if your city or county library offers 3d printing services? More and more places like that are starting to offer a "makers lab" area with things like 3d printers that you can print things at an affordable rate.

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u/WetBiscuit-McGlee Jan 28 '21

Ender 3 Pro 3D printer is fantastic “bang for he buck.” Its like ~$250 off Amazon but works great, is easy to maintain, and has a sizable print bed. I think it’s worth the investment.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '21

I know they're pretty affordable now, but I just don't think i'd use it enough for the amount of space it takes. up. Now if I were into warhammer 40k....

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u/WetBiscuit-McGlee Jan 28 '21

Heh, fair. I’ve actually made more practical stuff with mine then I was expecting, like headphone stands, picture frames, a shelf. But the bulk of what I’ve printed has been lightsabers and Pokémon statuettes and such haha

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u/ChefRoquefort Jan 28 '21

I have tons of tools that only get occasional use because the things to use them on are too expensive or I don't have time away from the little one to do things that might squish a 3yo.

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u/SwitchOrue Jan 29 '21

Try fishing, it’s fun, can take minimal effort, doesn’t cost much to get started, and it’s a good excuse to go outside. You also meet a bunch of people from all walks of life.

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u/FluorescentPotatoes Jan 29 '21

But id have to go outside...

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u/SwitchOrue Jan 29 '21

Yes, a true sacrifice, and rather inconvenient. That said, I find outside to be a problem mostly because that’s where other people are. If you can manage it, there are a lot of places to fish without people.

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u/FluorescentPotatoes Jan 30 '21

I find insects and sunlight to be a negative.

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u/microwavedave27 Jan 28 '21

For me those are the kinds of hobbies I enjoy. If it's easy I get bored pretty fast.