Often found that there are quite a lot of preparation work to do when trying to test out some simple code or concept, or explore an old IC of some sort collecting dust under the drawer. Everytime I have to pick up the LP, breadboard, jumper wires, LEDs, switches etc. This is my most favorite hobby but I can't afford a dedicated work bench so that means alot of work before and alot of clean up afterwards.
I wondered are there more convenient ways of doing this.. I'm sure I'm not the only one facing this problem, and there are very fancy dev boards out there with almost everything imaginable