On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 04:53:01PM +0000, tony duell wrote: > > > I also think it is in the spirit of the computer - using what is available > > to fix a problem at hand. I think the arduino was overkill when an attiny > > (smaller, easier to hide) would probably serve just as well. > > Would you put plastic handles on a piecc of antique furniture? Would you > make the seatboard for an antique longcase clock from MDF? > Both are easily reversable, BTW.
No but I would put an electric heater in a steam engine if it meant restoration would progress faster. (yes, feel free to lecture me how big that heater would have to be...) /P