Usborne 1980s Computer Books | Hacker News

A Hacker News comment recalls a childhood attempt to build a robot from an Usborne book in the 1980s.

Back then, getting parts, instructions, and help was slow, costly, and mostly done in isolation.

The story points to how much easier DIY robotics and hobby electronics are today with the web, communities, and online sourcing.

It also reflects the barrier of limited access to hardware, guidance, and support before the internet era.