My main concern would be the people I'd be paired with. The team seems more important than the idea, and it can be tough to get a feel for people from written c

My main concern would be the people I'd be paired with. The team seems more important than the idea, and it can be tough to get a feel for people from written communication, let alone commit to them. One approach to this problem might be to target local DIY and artist communities, and people could suggest engineering and art projects to do for fun and learning. By targeting people who share creative interests in the area, and removing the profit motive, maybe people could be less suspicious of those they're grouped with, and eventually find people they would like to start serious projects with.