# FAQ

### **Where can I buy the hardware?**

We usually buy all the components on AliExpress or Amazon for under 10 USD/EUR in total per kit.

[LOLIN store on AliExpress](https://lolin.es.aliexpress.com/store/1331105)

### How long does it take to complete the workshop?

2-3 h, depending on your experience

### Do I really need to know how to program?

No really, you can just copy and paste all the examples. If you already know how to code, you can use these examples as a starting point, optimising and improving on them for your own needs and ideas

### Why don't you use $framework or $library?

This workshop aims to teach the core concepts and not get into the weeds with extra tooling for any frameworks of programming languages other than C, HTML and JavaScript.
