It is that time of year again. The time where we get together with friends and family, unwind, and prepare for the coming of a new year. This is also the time of year where gifts are often exchanged and we know how hard it can be to pick the perfect gift, especially for a Maker. That is why we have created this list of electronics, 3D printers, and filament to help you choose. This is by no means a complete list. So, if nothing here is what you are looking for then consider having a look at our website for more awesome products.
Electronics
ARDUINO UNO BASIC STARTER KIT
Learning about Arduino can be an exciting adventure into electronics, but it’s not always easy to find a package that provides everything you need to get a good start into making Arduino projects. This kit contains everything required to start your electronic Maker journey. The perfect affordable gift for any Maker looking to try their hand at electronics.
KITRONIK INVENTOR’S KIT FOR MICRO:BIT – LEARN PYTHON
The Kitronic Inventor’s Kit for the BBC Micro:Bit is the educational starting kit for Makers curious about the world of coding but are unsure where to start. The kit comes with a range of components and doesn’t require soldering, making it easier to jump right in. And it includes a booklet with 10 fun beginner projects. This is the ideal gift for young Makers or Makers who own a Micro:Bit but wants to try more projects.
ECODUINO – AUTOMATIC PLANT WATERING KIT
For the Makers looking for a more advanced project or have a passion for flora then this kit might be for you. The Ecoduino kit contains everything required to set up your own automatic plant watering kit. It monitors the moisture levels of the soil and activates a pump to provide much needed hydration to your plants. This makes it the perfect gift for Makers who struggle to keep up with watering their plants or Makers who love automation.
RASPBERRY PI 4 B 4GB ESSENTIALS STARTER KIT
Raspberry Pi is a well-known name in the Maker community with it being loved by beginner and advanced makers alike. We have put together an essential starter kit that includes the powerful Pi 4 B 4GB board as well as all the accessories you need to get up and running. This makes it the ideal gift for Makers wanting their first Raspberry Pi or for Makers who want another Raspberry Pi but don’t want the hassle of buying the accessories separately.
You can find more of electronics for Makers of all ages here.
3D Printers
ENDER 3 S1 & 4X ESUN EPLA-LITE FILAMENT BUNDLE
The Creality Ender 3 S1 3D Printer is a great beginner printer that builds upon the successful platform of the Ender 3 V2. It offers a host of upgrades that make it a great starter printer or replacement for an older printer. This bundle includes the Ender 3 S1 and 4 rolls of eSun ePLA-Lite filament. So, it is even easier to get started printing whatever your heart desires.
CR-6 SE & 2X FILLAMENTUM PLA BUNDLE
The CR-6 SE is one of our favourite office printers, thanks to its ability to reliably produce high quality prints. It includes features such as automatic bed levelling, 32Bit motherboard with TMC2209 drivers, and dual Z-Axis. This bundle includes the CR-6 SE and 2 rolls of premium Fillamentum PLA. Fillamentum is well known for its high-quality filament that constantly produces stunning prints.
Explore our range of 3D Printers here.
Filament
We stock such a wide range of filament that it is nearly impossible to select individual filaments, as each Maker has their preference for filament colour and type. We have chosen a couple of filament ranges that we love, but if none of them are what you are looking for, then be sure to check out the rest of the range on our website.
eSun Magic and Mystic Silk PLA Filament
eSun Magic and Mystic are a unique take on multi colour printing. For the Magic filament, eSun combined 2 different colours, and for Mystic, they combine 3 different colours into one. Unlike rainbow filament these colours are combined along the entire roll of filament meaning you can create unique prints no matter how big they are.
eSun Matte Filament
eSun Matte filament is a selection of vibrant colours that have a matte finish, which makes them great for prints that need to be colourful but without the shine you get from normal or silky filaments. They have recently expanded their Matte range to include even more colours, which we have just got in stock.
We hope you found these Maker gift ideas useful. If you enjoyed this post, then check out our other blog posts. We have a growing collection of guides and project posts up right now. To keep up to date on everything DIYElectronics related such as new products, projects, and Maker news, check out our social media, Facebook and Instagram. Have a look at our website or browse our promotions category to see this month’s specials.
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