As the operator of a related site[1], I've learned that it is also a great way to learn tips and tricks for the engineering and industrial design of products. For example, I'be learned to consider in-board strain relief for cables[2] and spray-on ground shielding[3] from taking things apart. Unfortunately it is difficult to get people to take apart physical things and share what they have learned.<p>1. <a href="https://www.takeitapart.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.takeitapart.com</a><p>2. <a href="https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/51#step-4" rel="nofollow">https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/51#step-4</a><p>3. <a href="https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/25#step-11" rel="nofollow">https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/25#step-11</a>
Great intro to the hacker mindset! The problem is that it doesn't pay the bills, and is a metabolically expensive activity (the brain has to be in work mode). This makes it too costly for a lot of people :(