This year, you can make a batch of fresh DIY projects just in time for the holiday season. Here’s 6 projects you can make with the help of a 3D printer and some electronics and tutorials from Adafruit.
Talking D20
The talking d20 is fun and good for a laugh…though with electronics inside it won’t be 100% perfectly random or balanced…so it’s not suitable for all gaming situations and doesn’t replace your trusty dice bag. Think of it as a geek version of those “executive decision maker” toys.
The code and sounds are completely customizable. For example, you could load each of the 20 faces with the names of local lunch spots and use it to pick the day’s destination.
2.2″ Raspberry Pi
OMG, isn’t that just the cutest PiTFT display? The Adafruit 2.2″ PiTFT HAT is a perfect mini display for all sorts of Raspberry Pi projects.
Portable Apple Watch Charger
Super handy add-on for any smart watch that is likely to be under the tree this year! The small form factory even allows to to charge multiple devices at the same time through the UBS port on the side.
Bluetooth Gamepad
Build a customized HID keyboard controller. This bluetooth design is easy to adjust for making DIY keyboards and game pads or tablets or even your 3d printer!
Wireless Charging Stand
A convenient way to add wireless charging to any phone or table. Combine a Qi charging module with our wireless transmitter to easily charge devices on a handy stand!
Bluetooth Camera Slider
We really love photography and camera gear here at Adafruit! This bluetooth controlled camera slider is a perfect build for that camera buff on your gift list!
10″ Raspberry Pi Tablet
Go big with this huge Raspberry Pi tablet! Perfect for playing games or even controlling a network of 3d printers!
Please be sure to check out The Adafruit Learning System for more cheerful project ideas – Remember you can turn any project into a holiday theme with a little creativity.
We’re excited for the Holiday Season here at Adafruit, and we can’t wait to share that excitement with you! Stay tuned into the blog where you will find new, handpicked gift guides five days a week from November 9th through December 24th, 2015 alongside holiday themed tutorials and builds!
Free Deals
Adafruit offers exciting deals and free items when you shop with us. As of October 13th, 2015 we are currently offering:
- Adafruit Perma-Proto Half-sized Breadboard PCB – Single for order $99 or more
- Adafruit Trinket – Mini Microcontroller – 5V Logic for orders $149 or more
- Adafruit Pro Trinket – 5V 16MHz for order $249 or more
Adafruit Holiday Deadlines 2015
Here are your 2015 shipping deadlines for ordering from Adafruit. Please review our shipping section if you have specific questions on how and where we ship worldwide for this holiday season.
The Adafruit Shipping Department works hard to get your orders out as quickly as we can, but once they’re in the hands of our carriers they’re out of our control.
Carriers have been struggling to keep up with the sharp rise in online orders. UPS, FedEX, and USPS all experienced delivery delays over the last few years.
So all the Adafruit Shippers say: Please be sure you get your gifts early! Order as soon as you can! Once you place your order we’ll ship like the wind!
UPS ground (USA orders): Place orders by Friday 11am ET – December 11, 2015 – There is no guarantee that UPS Ground packages will arrive by December 24.
UPS 3-day (USA orders): Place orders by Thursday 11am ET – December 17, 2015 – Arrive by 12/24/2015.
UPS 2-day (USA orders): Place orders by Friday 11am ET – December 18, 2015 – Arrive by 12/24/2015.
UPS overnight (USA orders): Place orders by Monday 11am ET – December 21, 2015 – Arrive by 12/24/2015.
Please note: We do not offer Saturday or Sunday service for UPS or USPS.
Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, Christmas, no UPS pickup or delivery service.
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, New Year’s Day, no UPS pickup or delivery service.
United States Postal Service, First Class and Priority (USA orders): Place orders by Friday– December 11, 2014 – Arrive by 12/24/2015 or sooner.
USPS First class mail international (International orders)): Place orders by Friday – November 20, 2015. Can take up to 30 days or more with worldwide delays and customs. Should arrive by 12/25/2015 or sooner, but not a trackable service and cannot be guaranteed to arrive by 12/24/2015.
USPS Express mail international(International orders): Place orders by Friday – December 5, 2015. Can take up to 15 days or more with worldwide delays and customs. Should arrive by 12/24/2014 or sooner.
Gift Certificates are always available at any time.
When in doubt contact us!
