Black Friday 2024 Deal Roundup for Makers: Tools, Tech, and Creative Gifts
Here’s a quick roundup of my favorite deals, whether you’re refreshing your workspace, starting a new project, or hunting for unique gifts.
1. Arduino: Empowering innovation
Arduino’s deals this year are ideal for both beginners and experienced developers:
- 40% off Make Your Uno Kit – Build and customize your own Arduino board.
- 35% off Arduino RP2040 – A compact, powerful microcontroller for DIY and IoT projects.
- 30% off Portenta X8 – A robust board for advanced applications like AI and automation.
2. 3D printing essentials: Bambu Lab and Proto-pasta
If 3D printing is your thing, these deals will help you create more and experiment with new materials:
- Up to $250 off on Bambu Lab’s cutting-edge printers, including the flagship X1C model.
- Filaments starting at $12.99 from Bambu Lab.
35% off Proto-pasta’s premium filaments, offering unique finishes and textures.
👉 Check out Bambu Lab deals.
👉 Shop Proto-pasta deals.
3. Hakko USA: Precision soldering tools
Hakko USA is a go-to for professional soldering tools, and this year they’re offering:
- 20% off on soldering and desoldering tools – Reliable and precise, perfect for any electronics project.
4. Pimoroni: Raspberry Pi accessories
Pimoroni’s deals are perfect for expanding your Raspberry Pi setups and more:
- 20% off Pico Plus 2 – Compact, versatile, and ready for creative projects.
- 20% off Pico Display Pack – Add interactive visuals to your builds.
5. Alpenglow Industries: Fun and educational soldering kits
Alpenglow Industries is known for their creative and engaging soldering kits:
- 50% off on their soldering kits – Great for beginners or as a fun gift for aspiring makers.
6. Electromage: Dynamic LED projects
Electromage’s Pixel Blaze is a favorite for crafting stunning light displays:
- 15% off on Pixel Blaze boards, accessories, and LEDs – Perfect for adding a bit of magic to your projects.
7. California STEAM: Wearable tech art
For a unique gift or a personal statement piece, check out California STEAM’s light-up PCB jewelry:
- 15% off storewide – Tech meets art with creative and fun wearable designs.
8. JLCPCB: Custom PCB manufacturing
Bring your electronics ideas to life with JLCPCB:
- Discounts ranging from $8 to $100 off on PCB manufacturing, assembly, 3D printing, and more.
9. Makeblock: Robotics for all ages
The mBot Ranger is a fun and educational robotics kit, and it’s:
- $74 off – Perfect for learning robotics and coding or gifting to STEM enthusiasts.
10. Make: Electronics Super Bundle
Dive into the world of electronics with this comprehensive bundle:
- $79.95 (regularly $99.95) for the Make: Electronics Super Bundle – Great for beginners or anyone looking to expand their skills.
👉 Learn more about the bundle.
I'm an Electrical Engineer working on Clean Tech Solutions. I also design wearable electronics, robotics and art PCBs for STEM outreach