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Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new tech in Maker/Mechanics tools? It seems like every year there's a new controller, a new sensor, or a whole new platform you "need" to be using to stay competitive or even just relevant.I'm starting to feel like I spend more time learning new software and hardware workflows than actually,you know,making things.
It's not just the cost of upgrading; it's the mental bandwidth. Juggling multiple CAD packages, different microcontroller programming environments, and then trying to keep up with advancements in things like automated assembly... it's exhausting. I get the allure of the latest and greatest, and I appreciate the increased precision and efficiency, but there's a point where diminishing returns kick in hard.
How do you all prioritize which upgrades are actually worth pursuing? Do you stick with what you know works, or are you constantly chasing the bleeding edge? Any strategies for filtering out the noise and focusing on the genuinely impactful advancements in the field?