I guess there’s a broader lesson from my little OBX misadventure. I had a vision for what I wanted, which turned out to be beyond my knowledge of the tech I had in front of me, my imagination always appears to be beyond what is possible at my skillset.
The lesson is that If you’re going to do it, then start with what you have and what you can do. Then work your way up.
Now all I need is a plan.
Famous last words, right?