Looks like old school component, but they always are the easiest to handle and craft on DIY compared to CMS

I don't mind the tiny stuff...as long as I can use the microscope hehe. I work with hardware in a lab all day, so I've gotten some practice over the years.

Heh! -Just like laying out a 800 piece box of Legos, but this time when the parts go together it makes something that works. I dig the printed "Rampage" title on the black face plate.

Yeah, that is exactly what it feels like. This is just about on par as one of my DIY projects I made last year. Yes, the faceplate has a cool style to it. Can't wait to get this finished up and turn it on. :)

I went to their website and I see why you chose to build rather than buy -- it's about 2/3 the price! More fun too.

Got to clear my bench; I have a couple of Velleman kits I want to build.

Exactly! That was a big deciding factor.
Ohh I just took a look at Velleman. Dangerous place to get sucked in LOL, there is so much stuff to play with. There is never enough time to do all the stuff and build all the things.

I'm retired and they still sit on the corner of my bench...

I have makenoise maths and it is kind of similar, probably on purpose, but both are good. I think maths has more features though. idk what the price is for the befaco one. Elby designs has some really great and affordable kits. The only kit I have ever built was a Elby Designs slope detector (CGS762) and it was a lot of fun.

I watched DivKid's in depth review of this module and decided to get it as an alternative to Maths. I know Maths has a few more functions available than Rampage, but Rampage is also significantly less expensive. (and I really enjoy the DIY kits)
I will check out Elby Designs more in depth. Looks like a good place to get some utility modules. I am more than busy enough though still trying to design/build my own. :)