This post discusses the journey of a software engineer venturing into robotics, highlighting the learning process, collaboration with knowledgeable colleagues, and practical challenges faced in the project. Many comments reflect on the learning experiences associated with hardware projects, including motor selection, 3D printing, and programming microcontrollers like the ESP32. Several users share their own experiences in transitioning from software to hardware, emphasizing the advantages of such projects for skill enhancement and problem-solving capabilities. The supportive community around robotics—like SO100 and LeRobot—is noted, along with resource links provided for further exploration.