For some learning how to do something will translate into other projects in the long term. I can use those skills and tools for further experiments and learni

For some learning how to do something will translate into other projects in the long term. I can use those skills and tools for further experiments and learning whereas I can also elect to pay for completely functional gadgets. Another quality is that tinkering around is actually relaxing vs just purchasing something and plugging it in. So it’s not just monetary value for me particularly.