Every gift here is a best seller or a team favorite, picked by the people behind Make: magazine and Maker Faire. Browse by topic, from electronics and robotics to music and crafts, or find gifts big and small below.
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Popular picks include the Make: Arduino Electronics Starter Pack, the Make: Robotic Arms Premium Kit, the Boxytone Synth Kit and Make: Electronics, 3rd Edition. See our Best Sellers and Favorites for the full list.
A beginner kit with clear instructions and every part included is the best first gift. Our For the Beginner collection includes electronics, robotics and craft kits rated for people with no experience.
Robotics, electronics and coding kits give teens a real project they can finish and show off. Our Teen Builder collection includes kits with a stated teen age range, so you know they’re a good fit.
Hands-on kits that kids can build on their own or with a parent make great gifts. Our STEAM Gifts include science, engineering and electronics kits for curious kids.
Filament, tools and printer upgrades are the most useful gifts for a new 3D printer owner. Our full 3D Printing and Fabrication collection includes filament from COEX, Cookiecad and West3D, plus accessories and tools.
A robot kit lets them build something that moves, senses and responds. Our robot kits range from beginner-friendly builds to advanced Arduino projects like the Make: Robotic Arms Premium Kit.
Look for specialty tools, advanced kits and new releases they’re unlikely to own yet. Our Fabrication Gifts and Electronics Gifts are good places to start, or browse our Best Sellers and Favorites.
Yes. Our Small Wonders Small Wonders Collection small tools, kits, stickers and books.
Make: books, kits, back issues and apparel are popular with longtime readers. Browse our collection for fans of Make: or give a gift subscription to Make: magazine.
Starter Kits bring together all the parts for a new platform or skill in one box, so you don’t have to buy components one at a time. Popular options include the Make: ESP32 Starter Pack and the Make: Oxocard Connect 2 Starter Pack.
