I actually can think of uses for this. One, it would be great as an around-the-house automation UI. Like a universal remote on steroids. Two, I can see kits of

I actually can think of uses for this. One, it would be great as an around-the-house automation UI. Like a universal remote on steroids. Two, I can see kits of these (piles of mobos and peripherals) being super handy for hackathons, robotics clubs, field work, etc. Especially if you had something like the Automation Hat - an interface to some high power transistors and relays.