Top 10 Uses for a Raspberry Pi (400th EC video!)

[@LouisHansell]

Congrats on your 400th episode! Your last point, 'to make people happy', is excellent. People fly radio-controlled airplanes just for the fun of it. They don't transport people or goods, they just enjoy it. Fun is an obvious factor often overlooked.

[@98SE]

Yeah I agree with that last point! :)

[@JeffGeerling]

Congratulations on 400 videos; looking forward to the next 400! But left unanswered: what was your favorite *video* in the first 400? (Was it also the anemometer?)

[@SBPepperminion]

No it was the VirtualBox video.

[@SBPepperminion]

You know what else is left unanswered, the oldest video of ExplainingComputers, Chris said "Welcome to another video..." Did he had another channel older than the one we don't know about but then made a new one.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Hi Jeff -- and a very good question! In some ways my favourite EC video remains the very first one I posted, which was on Web 2.0. In it I compared defining Web 2.0 as about as hard as nailing a jelly to a wall, and actually built a fake piece of wall and tried to nail a jelly to it. And in some ways I've never topped this! I also have very fond memories of the video I made at the The National Museum of Computing here in the UK, where I "met" Colossus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZy2qXZvpat6kNU

[@ExplainingComputers]

@SBPepperminion is right -- I did say "welcome to another video" in the first ever video, in anticipation that I would make more than one, and they would not always be watched in upload order. :)

[@johnpickens448]

Jeff and Chris are the two best proponents of this wonderful Raspberry Pi platform. I thank you both for your great videos! I hope the RPi foundation can ramp up to satisfy the huge demand for their devices. Can't find them anywhere!

[@guitarrazocapomil]

Hey Chris, congrats on the 400 videos :D I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina and i love your videos. Thanks for all the information you've shared over the years!!!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@marianofreddi]

Another Buenos Aires viewer here! Thanks Chris!

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@marianofreddi Greetings!

[@federicomarintuc]

Another Argentinean here jumping in the top post comments! Congratulations Chris!!

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@federicomarintuc Many thanks! :) It is great how this channel brings people together from all over the world.

[@none941]

When I started in IT in 1982, our three mainframe computers possessed less total compute power and RAM memory than a Raspberry Pi 3B+, and by a significant margin. I use an RPi4B-4GB as my desktop, right here, and have been a fan since the beginning. The Pi Foundation might make a good candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, their work is that important and beneficial. People need to understand computing so that it cannot be easily used against them, as is happening now around the world.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Great post, thanks for sharing.

[@paulpvhl1930]

I learned to program on a PDP-12 as a kid in 1970ish. I was in the room when excited scientists gathered by the computer waiting for the magnetic ring memory (the tech showed it to me when he opened up the back) to be upgraded from 4k to 8k. I'll always remember one of the guys in a white coat kind of clapping his hands together and saying, "Think of the algorithms we'll be able to run!" The tech quietly explained to me that the memory had always been there, they just weren't allowed to use it until the upgrade was paid for. Some years later I was a tech myself programming equipment with paper tape or banks of switches. Fun to fix things back then. Dramatic changes.

[@Neilhuny]

I started in 1986 so I just missed punchcards, happily, though I know some of the early computers had additional capacity not yet paid for so unusable. My favourite 'old' story is of a cleaner who had followed a computer operator in to the computer room (carefully controlled environment and should have been secure, for those that don't know) to speak to him. On the way out she found the entry door had automatically locked so she hit the big red button next to the door to release the doorlock. But it was the emergency shut down button. It immediately shutdown a nationally significant insurance company and took all employees offline. The re-start procedure took approx 1.5 hrs.

[@lawrenceallwright7041]

That's a quite staggering fact. If you visit the Fleet Air Arm museum in Yeovil, Concorde 002 is there, with half of the aircraft crammed with the computing systems they used while making early test flights. These computers have less power than a modern budget priced laptop. In fact a Pi 400 would probably show them a clean pair of heels.

[@ExplainingComputers]

@@Neilhuny Great story. Lucky it was not a fire alarm button triggering a sprinkler system!

[@rogermacdearmid4380]

The educational and entertainment value of the RP and other similar SBC’s is invaluable. For those like myself that simply enjoy learning and experimenting, being able to then transfer some knowledge learned, into something practical, is immeasurable. Learning how to make your own DIY water leak sensor for the hot water heater in the home, building your own low cost, highly practical NAS, media server etc. gives a person a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that then leads into other learning projects. As stated, this can all happen without the angst of potentially ruining your main PC, or other hardware. Thanks so much Chris, for continuing to further the learning and entertainment opportunities for us all.

[@terryleach5108]

The last thing on your list is (for me) one of the most important aspects of the computer world and why I have been playing with Linux since the Slackware days and why I started playing with Arduino controllers a few years ago. So much fun can be had learning and building things which makes me happy. Congratulations on number 400!

[@AnimalFacts]

I absolutely love the last point!

[@gilsteinling8776]

Me too.

[@marjanek1]

True! I felt like a little boy again (I'm 38) while unboxing my rpi400 and rpi pico last fall! I love them! :)

[@esra_erimez]

I am so pleased to be able to share this special day virtually with you.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Esra. :)

[@HKey_Root]

To Make People Happy + Explaining Computers. What a combination. Congrats on the 400th episode sir. Fabuloso.

[@mr.techie8565]

Couldn't agree more!

[@sbc_tinkerer]

For at least the 400th time, congratulations on the 400 milestone. So much quality from one person is applause worthy. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Ollital]

Congrats for 400 episodes. Every sunday I can't hardly wait for your new video.

[@noobmaster-dm7tu]

HUGE congratulations on the 400th and on never missing a Sunday. This is a fitting update to your previous R-Pi content and I believe this will be one of your more popular videos.

[@AnimalFacts]

Congrats on 400! All great!

[@grandadmark7023]

I volunteer at a local museum, and have been using Raspberry Pi’s to make the exhibits more engaging and interactive. I’ve used many of your videos as basis of projects, and can’t thank you enough for the guidance and inspiration they have been. Keep up the good work.

[@ChrisShadowens]

Gratz on the 400th video, Chris! Thanks for all you do and continue to do.

[@Lightstep9]

Congratulations on your 400th Video! Thank you and we look forward to your future efforts!

[@burghmuir]

Well done on the 400th video. Great to see the channel grow over the years and hope for many more. Also, couldn't agree more on the last point of the video "to make people happy". It's always satisfying getting a project working on a pi.

[@philspencelayh5464]

How is the Argon case? I bought one and installed my pi4 in it after " upgrading" to bullseye now my hdmi connections dont work anymore I'm trying to get another Pi4 but daren't put in that case. I obviously should have done one thing at a time.

[@TheJacklwilliams]

Returning to the field after a brief hiatus I discovered the pi. At the same time I discovered your channel. Per your closing statements, it simply made me happy and continues to daily. It got me through the isolation of the pandemic and re-ignited a passion for tech that had been dim for quite some time. Truly it's a product that knocks it out of the park across the board, in a million ways. My pi is my daily driver, my dev station and a source of massive pleasure. I've done a few projects (a pi zero as well) and have a hundred more I want to do. Your channel, is just as priceless as the pi. Thank you for everything.

[@robertwagenvoort4505]

"To make people happy". Verry much so! Thanks for your enthousiasm Chris!

[@davidbullimore4418]

I am in mid-70s and no longer well. But now developing enthusiasm for Python and hobby electronics having acquired Raspberry Pi. As you say in Video its purpose is to make me happy, stimulate my remaining grey cells and not overstretch my budget. Thank you for video.

[@ronkemperful]

Your videos are a technical bright spot that I look forward to every week!

[@moek8924]

"to make people happy"..... This has been the nicest thing I've heard this year so far.

[@robginsburg6413]

Congratulations on your achievement. I’ve derived a huge amount pragmatic advice on a range topics from following your videos. Well done and thank you!

[@Sanddancer75]

Congratulations on the 400th episode. I'm looking forward to the next 400!

[@BharatMohanty]

Congratulations sir on completing 400 episodes....

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. I don't quite know how it happened.

[@BharatMohanty]

@@ExplainingComputers but we do.....we just simply love the content..🙏🏼

[@ahmad-murery]

@@ExplainingComputers I think I do, maybe being yourself, consistent, the simplicity yet the quality of your contents,

[@mrfaffley4479]

The last reason was the best one. Beautifully described, it made me smile. Thank you and congratulations on your 400th video. We are lucky to have benefitted from your output.

[@Chris.Wiley.]

You're last example is 1000% correct! It's fun! You don't need any other reason to use one. :-)

[@fram1111]

Congratulations, welcome to the 400 clubs. I love everyone I have ever watched.

[@daveseddon5227]

Congrats on the 400! 😊

[@wingn3849]

This channel is so underrated. Please keep up the good work, Sir.

[@squelchstuff]

400? Wow!! Congratulations Chris. Happiness is an absolutely brilliant point, and often overlooked. I have a 3B that has probably had a role in all ten on your list at some point in its life, and then some. It's true, happy is the feeling when a project eventually works. Great stuff.

[@joehilinski7008]

Congratulations on 400 videos. Love your Raspberry Pi videos!

[@paulie1672]

I got a clocked Pi in Argon case. It’s great to browse the web and do office stuff. Also learning about hacking with linux. Hard to believe you can do all this with something that costs so little, and fits in the palm of your hand. Thanks Chris, love your videos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@llpBR]

400 videos, what a jouney! I had a moment in my life where I lost my passion and interest for computers. I maybe was just too tired of things. You channel was always a nice way to bring back that excitement and the sparkle in your eyes lit mine too. Thank you for everything!

[@anonylesss]

this is great. i specially liked "make people happy!" . and may i add, the Pi is also a cheap & easy way of learning to use all SBCs - you can get a Pi zero W , small SD card and pretty much get started. no HDMI monitor? no problem, run it headless. and on the way, learn some about the Linux terminal. happy 400!

[@benvt1]

Dear Chris, I started watching your videos 9 years ago when you taught me how to build my own computer, I've since continued watching your channel grow and evolve on said computer and will continue to be a weekly viewer. One project that I've been dreaming up while watching your content is to make a custom mechanical watch winder based off of a SBC and some electric motors. Best regards from Belgium, keep up the good work!

[@alokinalset]

watching from philippines

[@limseehong]

There are 3 YT channels I always turn to for Raspberry Pi stuff and they are EC, Jeff Geerling and leepspvideo. Learn practically all my stuff from them starting almost 7 yrs ago. My first was a Raspberry Pi 2B and I have now owned 11 of them used in OMV, MotionEye, Android OS, Volumio and Retro Gaming. EC explains things in details in a systematic style, Jeff for his exploits and humor and leepspvideo for his various tinkling with RPi accessories and OS. Kudos to all of them. Thanks and looking forward to more good things to come.

[@ClassyOnionUK]

Oooh. Another video from EC! :)

[@ExplainingComputers]

They keep coming around!

[@michaelgkellygreen]

Congarts Chris on the 400th video. All very informative and presented so well.

[@the_ultimo]

Keep up the great work, your attitude and genuine interest is great to see! hope to see 400 more!

[@berner]

I do not own a Raspberry Pi myself, however they have helped you to produce videos that I enjoy watching, thus making me happy. Therefor even by not owning one, they are still making me happy. So thank you Raspberry Pi and thank you Mister Explaining Computers and all of your friends like Mister Scissors for making these splendid videos.

[@ShadowzGSD]

Happy 400th anniversary, 😂 400 and you are yet to miss a week

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks. I keep making those Sundays!

[@andic6676]

Great video Chris! Happy 400th video!!

[@iankearns]

Well done and congrats on this landmark point for the channel. Always informative and entertaining

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Happy 400th! Looking forward to 500!

[@stephenelliott7071]

A very useful video Chris. Some people simply think it's a slow PC (but they're completely missing the point) as you've demonstrated in this video. Plus the fact is you can afford to buy several of these cheap computers and give them a unique task, to buy several PC's is so much more expensive, takes up much more room, noisy (Pi computers can run silent) and more expensive to run.

[@gfaehu23]

Congratulations. I really like your videos and the clear way you talk. It not only allows me to understand all the content, but concentrate me in the most important matters of the videos. Thank you!

[@qg786]

Great video Chris. I always enjoy your videos. They are clear, direct and to the point. Congratulations on the 400th video. 👍

[@lawrenceallwright7041]

Happy 10th birthday to the Pi, and happy 400th birthday to you. You don't look it! So was that "What can I use a Raspberry Pi for?" or "What can I use a Raspberry Pi 4?" Anyway, keep them coming, looking forward to the next 400.

[@hiramvillarreal]

Great Chris, congratulations for all your achievements, looking forward for more of you videos in the future.

[@DukensteinA1]

I’m really late to this but your last one about just making people happy playing with it… really speaks to me. SBCs make me happy and I’m glad you brought this up to validate me. Thank you.

[@ExplainingComputers]

We are on the same page! Thanks for watching. :)

[@williamrutter3619]

Great video, a raspberry pi 5, would have been so nice for 10 years, but getting a 4 seems difficult these days, keep up the good work.

[@LOTPOR0402]

Yeh and they don't seem to be Cheap these days , especially the latest one .At least not in the UK

[@thewiirocks]

They're not just difficult to find. They're literally sold out worldwide. If you check out rpilocator, you'll see 3-4 hit foreign markets each day. And that's it. I know we have a chip shortage, but this is getting ridiculous!

[@aytviewer2421]

@@thewiirocks Wow. I did not even know about that website. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@thewiirocks]

@@aytviewer2421 Credit goes to Jeff Geerling. He pointed it out when I complained about the lack of Pis on the market. I ran smack into the supply shortage when I got the bright idea of getting a GPi 2 Case. I figured I'd just pop down to the local Microcenter and grab a CM4 module. Imagine my surprise when Microcenter didn't have a single Pi! I ended up having to pay for one of 35 remaining modules with MMC on Mouser. Which would cause its own set of problems (can't use an SD card with an MMC device) but at least I got it working. On the bright side, I learned that CM4s are amazing! They come in box the size of a matchbox and snap into whatever project board you want. Waveshare has cheap boards with all the I/O of an RPi 4, but also with NVMe slots and other goodies not present on the official RPi boards. I'm really loving these things!

[@louisc6966]

I have really enjoyed your videos over the years and especially during the lockdowns when I had more time to tinker with my Raspberry Pi 3B+. So, it was with great joy to see your 400th video dedicated to the Pi - thank you! And yes, I fall into the 10th category of user: I have a Pi because it makes me happy! I have become used to the Terminal commands and out of necessity and with growing confidence I also managed to convert an old Windows laptop into a Linux laptop (first with Ubuntu, then dual booting with Cinammon Mint and more recently just running Pop OS! which my daughters love). Thank you for everything that you do for enthusiasts and newbies alike ... and I'm looking forward to the next 400 videos.

[@ExplainingComputers]

:)

[@grayfox7306]

Raspberry products are hard to come by these days. I was looking forward to adding to my collection for building additional projects but that might be a while. It is a great tool to learn Linux, Python, and tinkering around. You are right about the enjoyment one derives from this product. Thank you for your videos. They are great. Keep up the good work.

[@Androgenies]

Congratulations on the 400th video, Mr. Christopher Barnatt. Thank you for the quality content you put on here over the years. I have learned a lot from your channel. It’s a gift to people like me. Thank you again.

[@norse8825]

I like the last reason. The reason why I use Linux, take an interest in my hardware in the PC and like to make upgrades....and generally cause unintentional minor catastrophes for myself. I like the idea as well of using one as a mini NAS.

[@francis400]

One of my interests is seeing how people get the most use out of small shop buildings or rooms. I knew nothing at all about small form computers until finding this channel. Transpose all the time people spend on their smart phones to using these sort of machines and imagine the productivity!

[@chrismorgan441]

Congrats! 400 videos! Thank you for teaching me so much and for making the world of computers more accessible.

[@fetus2280]

Had a Pi for years now and ive done squat with it ... All i did was put it into a NesPi case (was cheap and looked cool) and put in my retro games collection and left it . This has given me some new ideas for repurposing it.. Thanks . Grats on the 400th video mate . Cheers .

[@alienPear]

Another fun use for the wonderful raspberry pi is a 'pirate radio station'. But just to play around; we don't want any problems with the law.

[@MohamedatefAbedlahmid]

How?

[@djzio]

Brilliant, Professor Barnatt, as usual. I think congratulations are in order. 400 videos. Wow. Thank you! I also think we subs should be congratulated too, as we know discriminating content when we see it!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Yes, indeed -- congratulations and thanks to everybody who subscribes! :)

[@horseradishpower9947]

Congratulations on the 400 video anniversary!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks!

[@jls9225]

Raspberry Pis are awesome, the possibilities are endless. As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.

[@ingog.8424]

If only Amazon would finally send me the Pi4b 4GB I had ordered almost two months ago (at recommended retail price). 😕️

[@ExplainingComputers]

I'll cross my fingers for you.

[@ingog.8424]

@@ExplainingComputers Thanks

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Congratulation on your 400th video, I've enjoyed watching and learning on your channel. Well, take care Chris and hope to see more content this year 2022.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Richard -- more content on the way! :) Next week a very special SBC . . .

[@poppasteve2976]

Professor, thank you so much for your contributions to the world of computing. Every week we are given the opportunity to learn something new about these machines and what they can do for us. You are truly a gift to all of us. Your 400th video is a great chance to let you know how much you are appreciated. Thank you again!

[@era7928]

For usage like automation, RPi is certainly overpowered. Arduino or ESP8266 module is well enough.

[@tav9755]

Can we appreciate that Chris reminds us all, that making people happy is a value.

[@josephkelly4893]

Congratulations on the 400!! Great content as usual.

[@stephenyambor1422]

"We shouldn't miss the importance of that" What a powerful choice of meaningful words! I like that you reconsidered the ranked list for this one as well. Love your videos sir!

[@dyroblesmercedes]

Are you the good Bill Gates?

[@godnamedtay]

Lmao right?

[@beisola-ml1yn]

My main use is the last one for sure, and it’s pleasant to hear someone saying that yout hobby is really a normal hobby. Great video mate, I really appreciate all of your videos! Hope your channel grow up more and more, so people can get addicted to it like me!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@hanswurst418]

Yes, youre right. The last two things you can do with a Pi is Learn and have Fun. Wise words ! .

[@leekehrer]

Congratulations. Thank you for all your work so far. Keep making us all happy.

[@davidboettcher1900]

Chris, congratulations on 400 episodes, and a perfect choice of subject for No 400. Looking forward to many more!

[@rogeriod]

Congratulations on your 400th video! Thank you for those and keep up the good work. I have learned a great deal from you and I'm rather grateful for that. As for the Raspberry Pi, I own a 3B+, two 4's, two Zero W's and a Zero 2, which I use in different projects. At the moment, I'm looking for a Zero WH for a new project, as I'm useless at soldering (maybe you should do a video on that!), but finding one is proving to be a fool's errand. Maybe I'll have to wait for Raspberry Pi's 12th anniversary - by then people should have stopped hoarding RPi's and reselling them at obscene prices. You are so right about the happiness factor. I sometimes wonder how many kids and grown-ups get as I excited as I do when I get a new one. Silly, I know ... but happy, nevertheless.

[@steveshadowphoto9346]

You hit the nail on the head; making people happy is really the #1 purpose! Congratulations on your milestone!

[@andrekz9138]

Your final comment is philosophically important, in my opinion. Can't discredit the utility in the joy something brings! Congratulations (and many, many thanks 🙏🏻) on 400 videos! Talk about dedication! I'd say you've earned a vacation, but I believe you genuinely enjoy creating this content and would only take a vacation if it was needed.

[@daysiewaysie]

many congratulations Chris on your 400th episode; you really are an ambassador par excellence for the humble Raspi pi. Number 10 is a superb, fully warranted & completely left-field entrant into a top-ten-uses list which i'm guessing not many of us saw coming. Please do keep on with the advocacy

[@JohnRaschedian]

Congrats on the 400th video! Apart from the fact that Rapsberry Pi makes people happy, your videos do make people happy too. I haven't been around for a while and I miss that. I have learned a lot of facts on this channel over the time although I should report that I haven't experimented with any of the facts yet. I think I will change that in the future. Thank you for your invaluable videos Chris!

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

Thank you Mr Barnatt. Congrats on hitting 400.

[@bluesquare23]

One of our senior devs at work said she'd be using the same pi as her personal postfix, asterisk, matrix, and plex server. That little buddy has got to be one of the hardest working pi's out there! I have like three and they're all just laying around.

[@dfs-comedy]

I have a pi 4 running a similar workload: Postfix, Asterisk, IRC server, backup staging server, OpenVPN endpoint, and Xymon monitor.

[@AbdusSalam-cb6yj]

Congratulations, Mr Barnatt, on your 400th video. I am from Bangladesh, have been watching you for 1.5 years and have learned so much. Keep up the good work. You are one of the coolest people I know.

[@diederikhubenet5307]

Congratulations on your 400th issue of ec-videos Chris. You are also making people, including myself, happy. Keep up the good work!

[@mcclausky]

From Bolivia: Congratulations on the 400th episode! I really love each and every one of your videos. Arouses the joy of computing!

[@nerfherder4284]

I agree with the last one. They just make me happy 😁. Thanks for the inspiration Chris, here's to another 400!

[@LemmyCaution66]

Congratulations 🎉 on your 400th video. Amazing to know you made that many. I enjoyed the few hundreds that I watched and can’t wait for the next 400. Kind regards from Belgium 🇧🇪.

[@MsSteve70]

Congratulations on your 400th video! Onwards and upwards!

[@SergioSerrano83]

Congratulations on ypur 400th video, Chris! I have enyojed all of them!

[@stuartofblyth]

Thanks for ending on the right note. I'm reminded of Benjamin Franklin's response to someone who, watching the Montgolfier brothers balloon ascents, said "What good is it?" "What good is a newborn baby?" said Franklin.

[@darlayoung834]

Congratulations on your 400th Episode! That’s quite an accomplishment to be proud of. I was brand new to RPi’s at the beginning of 2020, and learned a lot from your channel. To your last point about Happiness, I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with you! Learning Linux on the RaspberryPi during lockdown brought me so many fond memories and feelings of when I was first learning about computers over 40 years ago!, And now, just as in those early days, I’m once again mesmerized with everything I’ve learned, from Linux to Kubernetes, all because of this wonderful SBC! Thanks again and looking forward to the next 400 episodes. -Darla

[@b2c205]

Holy! Congratulations, growth is massive!

[@DavidMunton]

Congrats on your 400th video! I look forward to them every week. Here’s to many more!

[@johnathanasiou9284]

Congratulations on your 400th video, Chris & well done!. I would also like to add yet another use category - Ham Radio & some examples of what I use mine are noted below: 1. Portable RasPi 4 with an Argon case, 256GB SSD running Jason's KM4ACK image which easily interfaces to modern radios like the Icom IC-705 2. RasPi 3 with a MMDVM HAT running "PiStar" for DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) including cross-mode digital communications 3. RasPi 2 running "Ham Clock" from Clear Sky Institute RaspberryPi SBCs are 100% fun and very simple to use

[@sannidhyabalkote9536]

Congratulations Mr Chris for the 400th video So many happy Sunday evenings due to your vids 🙂

[@hadireg]

Congraats for the 400 Awesome Episodes... and thanks for the side note that playing around with a card sized computer brings happiness 😊 those who can't understand the 70yo kids that enjoy things like this, wish them to get hooked someday

[@perrymcclusky4695]

Congratulations on your 400th EC video! You are my favorite KZbin channel and I appreciate all the work you put into each video. Looking forward to your next video!

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks Perry. :)

[@mk_annan22]

Been watching Explaining Computers for 5 years now. Congratulations on 400 videos. And yes, SBCs are the next big thing in Computing.

[@ExplainingComputers]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@rollandmason5596]

Congrats on #400....hope for another 400. And having fun doing what you like is probably the most important thing isn't it? I have interfaced my Rasp Pi to a couple different hobbies...it's a blast.