What are some DIY electronics gift ideas for the holiday season?

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This discussion focuses on DIY electronics gift ideas for the holiday season, specifically targeting projects that can be built for $50-$70 using microcontrollers. The primary platforms mentioned are Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and PIC microcontrollers. Participants suggest utilizing resources like Instructables and ThinkGeek for project inspiration and hardware suggestions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creativity and accessibility in DIY electronics for various demographics.

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  • Basic knowledge of Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms
  • Familiarity with PIC microcontrollers
  • Understanding of DIY electronics components
  • Ability to follow online tutorials and project guides
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  • Explore project ideas on Instructables for DIY electronics
  • Research Arduino-based holiday gift projects
  • Investigate Raspberry Pi applications for unique gifts
  • Look into affordable components for building electronics gifts
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in creating personalized gifts using microcontrollers and DIY electronics.

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Hello all

I'm looking for some cool Christmas gift ideas that I can build for friends and family at a fairly cheap price (~50-70$ assuming I've already got basic components/hardware) using electronics/microcontrollers. Most DIY sites I see after a quick Google are non-electronics oriented, so I was wondering if anyone here had any brilliant ideas or could help me out with figuring out some good gifts to build for any demographic.

Also, hardware suggestions are accepted too. Right now I have the most experience with Raspberry Pi/Arduino/PIC microcontrollers (in that order).

Thanks for any inputs
 
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