If you are into tiny computers but not especially moved by Forth or the prospect of soldering, you can get a rather capable ESP32 box for $30: https://shop.m5stack.com/products/m5stack-cardputer-kit-w-m5...
Basically, what can you do with it out of the box?
Edit: Dont' care; ordered anyway. I'll find out when it gets here. I still wonder what I can get excited about in the mean time.
This implements a Scratch-like component-plugging interface, but also gives you access to a Python editor that works in parallel with it. This makes prototyping very easy and is a handy way to get familiar with the CPU modules and built-in peripherals because most (though not all) of the functionality is implemented there.
(But I’ll have to.)
but on some level, i know it'll all end up on the pile of projects that i've started and not yet finished.