Gifts Under $50

The first volume of a three-part reference on electronic components, with photos, schematics, and diagrams explaining what each part does and why.

Build your own arcade-style controller with this DIY Joystick Kit — high-quality joystick, buttons and all the wiring a retro gaming project needs.

A soldering starter kit bundling essential tools with our Learn to Solder ebook, ideal for beginners or as a gift for any maker.

A hands-on follow-up to Make: Electronics with real project builds, ideal once you've mastered voltage, resistance, and the basics.

A geometric, hands-on approach to learning calculus that ties Newton's original intuition to real-world making.

Master CNC machining and routing with 6 expert Make: guides at 70% off, covering everything from setup to Fusion 360 design.

Combine LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 and Arduino to build amazing robots and gadgets with this beginner-friendly, step-by-step project guide.

The EMF Explorer Kit lets you listen to the hidden electromagnetic frequencies around you — Bluetooth, cellphones and more, built and solderable.

Make: Geometry turns abstract math into hands-on projects, helping learners visualize geometry by building it themselves.

The second volume in our three-part electronics component encyclopedia, packed with photos, schematics, and how-it-works explanations.

Maverick Scientist is Forrest Mims' hardcover memoir — the self-taught path of one of Discover's '50 Best Brains in Science,' now a limited edition.

Build your own touchless musical instrument and make sound by waving your hands with this hands-on DIY Theremin Kit.

Master Autodesk Fusion 360's solid, surface, and parametric modeling tools to design your own 3D-print or CNC-ready projects.

Skip the engineering degree and learn the mechanical concepts makers actually need for successful builds. Print and digital editions.

A beginner's crash course in musical circuitry — build whimsical, homegrown synths and audio gizmos inspired by electronic music history.

The final volume of Charles Platt's bestselling electronics encyclopedia, packed with photos, schematics, and component details.

Learn to program AVR microcontrollers, the chips at the heart of Arduino, directly in C for more control over your electronics projects.

Make: Radio explores the invisible waves powering Wi-Fi, keyless entry and wireless earbuds, with projects that bring radio science to life.

Make: Trigonometry turns 2,000-year-old math into hands-on maker projects, showing how angles solve real measuring and navigation problems.

Save 65% with 18 Make: guides on 3D printing, CNC routing, mold making, costume armor, and electronics in one fabrication bundle.

The Maker Faire Mare Island Hoodie features a soft cotton-poly fleece blend and the Sea Dragon logo for cozy, vintage-vibe maker style.

Learn calculus-based mechanics through hands-on 3D-printed and electronics projects with Make: Physics, a college-level physics companion.

Learn CNC design fundamentals and fabricate real furniture projects with this practical, skills-first guide to CNC making.

Master your Raspberry Pi with 25+ expert guides in one digital collection, at half the price of buying each title alone.

Get the digital guide to building homegrown synths and musical circuits, a beginner's crash course in electronic music gadgetry.

Master Tinkercad through 17 hands-on projects and go from 3D-modeling novice to confident creator ready to print your own designs.

Learn to design, fabricate, and assemble real furniture with CNC skills that transfer across all kinds of maker projects.

Compare Arduino and Raspberry Pi hands-on with fast, fun beginner projects that show which board suits your next build.

Dive into JavaScript-powered robotics with Johnny-Five creator Rick Waldron and fifteen innovative programmers pushing Arduino further.

Stock your bag with the Microcontroller Survival Pack — 60+ parts for hacking, repairing and prototyping circuits wherever your project takes you.

A benchtop reference of new shop tips on fastening, drilling, and organizing, gathered from Make:'s most talented makers.

Design, build, and control your own robotic arm using simple, affordable parts in this accessible robotics guide.

Four illustrated hands-on maker books bundled together to turn rainy days into fun family-friendly project time.

Explore the people and inventions that shaped human culture, from Early Makers to the Industrial Revolution, in this three-volume set.

Go beyond the Arduino IDE and program AVR microcontrollers directly in C. An advanced PDF guide for makers who want to code closer to the metal.

Fifteen years of Make: magazine's best projects collected in Volume 2, spanning tools, hacks, and hands-on builds from 2008-2015.

The Make: Raspberry Pi Parts Pack supplies the components and tutorials to code your own Pi projects in Python, C and more (Pi sold separately).

Dive deep into experimental science with Make:'s full Illustrated Guide bundle, built for teens and adult DIY learners.

Master breadboarding basics with this 10-circuit guide and component set built to get newbies building and testing circuits fast.

Stock a full workshop with the Make: Maker's Workshop Super Bundle, covering tools, engineering, and outdoor DIY projects.

Download the world's first beginner's guide to genetic engineering, packed with hands-on STEM activities for makers.

Blend tech and fashion with this guide to wearable electronics, teaching art, style, and interactive design from a leading educator.

Download a beginner's guide to designing and controlling robotic arms with simple, affordable parts and components.

The first beginner's guide to genetic engineering at home, packed with real STEM activities for makers and classrooms.

Three beloved All Lab, No Lecture titles bundled together for deep-dive DIY home science across biology, chemistry, and more.

Get moving fast with Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, and learn exactly which board suits which purpose.

Bring electronics and science projects home with the Make: Smart Family Super Bundle, built for Arduino and Raspberry Pi fans.

Introduce logic gates to the youngest learners with Computer Engineering for Babies, exploring WIRE, NOT, OR, AND, and XOR with sensors and LEDs.

Spark young inventors with the Make: Inventor's Super Bundle, a beginner engineering and science gift bundle.

Four fully illustrated craft-and-electronics books bundled at one great price for rainy-day family making.

Tom Igoe's classic guide, fully updated for modern Arduino hardware, teaches microcontrollers to talk to networks and each other.

Launch into mid- and high-power model rocketry with this in-depth guide for science-minded makers who dream big.

Set up a real home chemistry lab and learn to smelt copper, purify alcohol, and more in this intermediate guide for students and hobbyists.

Set up an affordable home forensic science lab and test whether TV crime-solving techniques hold up with these hands-on experiments.

Discover how strong, versatile paper can be with Make: Paper Inventions 2nd Edition, a hands-on guide perfect for kids, parents, and educators.

Download 30+ home biology experiments in this full-color PDF guide, ideal for teens and DIY science enthusiasts.

Learn ARM microcontroller fundamentals with Espruino JavaScript through easy, inexpensive hardware-store projects.

Continue the computer engineering journey with this witty sequel board book, teaching kids the next steps in logic after CE for Babies.

Run 30+ hands-on biology experiments at home with this full-color guide, perfect for teens and curious DIY science fans.

The digital guide to wearable electronics teaches you to blend fashion, art, and interactive tech into your own creations.

The String and Glue of the World demystifies composite materials for curious makers, written by a four-decade industry veteran in plain language.

Celebrate Pi Day with Makey in this limited run adult tee, made for math nerds and maker enthusiasts alike.

Combine microcontrollers, sensors, and networking gear to build talking, connected devices with this Arduino classic by Tom Igoe.

Learn ARM microcontroller basics using Espruino JavaScript-for-hardware in easy, budget-friendly hands-on projects.

Set up an affordable home forensics lab and try real crime-scene science techniques with this full-color illustrated guide.

Run a smarter makerspace with this operations guide covering tools, workflows, and best practices for educators.

Build your own working walkie-talkies and explore communication electronics with this hands-on STEM kit, perfect for two young makers to share.

Get instant digital access to Make: Paper Inventions 2nd Edition, exploring the surprising strength and versatility of paper for all ages.

Catch up on a decade of Make: with this collection of the magazine's best DIY projects from its first ten volumes.

A full-color Make: sleeve print tee for solder-loving makers, with a witty meta-tag label inside.

Build a personalized LED cardboard monster with this beginner circuit craft kit—great for parties, groups, or solo maker fun starting at age 8.

Wear your right-to-repair pride with this Maker Shed tee inspired by the maker movement's favorite motto.

Switch between Battle and Vision modes with the DIY RC TankCam Kit, a hands-on STEM build blending engineering, science, and remote-control fun.

The IOT Smart Home Kit follows Dr. Lumi on an ESP32-powered STEM adventure, teaching kids sensors and smart home programming basics.

Celebrate the maker who takes tools apart just to see how they work — this heavyweight garment-dyed tee is built for garage tinkerers everywhere.

The Make: Maker Zap Tee is a soft, pre-shrunk ring-spun cotton unisex shirt for showing off your maker spirit.

Start building your own Meshtastic radio with the WisBlock Starter Kit—RAK19007 baseboard, RAK4631 core, and antenna included.

Rust Orange PETG filament brings durability, impact resistance, and temperature resistance to your 3D prints.

Build your own fish robot and watch it swim with this hands-on STEM kit, a fun educational craft project for kids ages 10 and up.

Build a playable mini guitar pedal ornament with this beginner-friendly holiday kit from MAS Effects, a fun gift for bandmates and DIY builders alike.