I learned PCB design, 3D printing and C just to listen to music | Hacker News

A maker is learning PCB design, 3D printing, and C to build a music-focused device.

The project ran into real-world enclosure and fabrication challenges along the way.

They also found that a single-board computer struggles with high-res display rendering and cross-fading at 60 fps.

The discussion underscores how DIY electronics often hit hardware and performance limits sooner than expected.