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This is why we can't have nice things. (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by ekZepp@lemmy.world to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/arduinos-new-terms-of-service-worries-hobbyists-ahead-of-qualcomm-acquisition/

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[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 8 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I can find an arduino nano clone for 3$. There are use case for ultra cheap electronics like that.

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[–] SteveTech@aussie.zone 4 points 11 months ago (1 child)

I can find the official Pi Pico for $3.50, I'm sure clones are cheaper than that.

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[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 1 point 11 months ago

The official Pico, I can only find them at 9$. I am not in the US.

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[–] SinAdjetivos@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

Sure, but you can do better for $3. Smaller, more powerful, similar power consumption

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[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

I am not in the US. Seeed shipping would kill me

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