@whitequark @gsuberland I don't think I spend thaaaat much on board fab compared to someone who does a $50 board every week or two.
My designs are pricey but spaced so far out the amortized project cost isn't super crazy. Like, my trigger crossbar started in September (?) of 2023. Sure I spent $1K ish on the board but that's $66 a month so far and the firmware isn't even done yet.