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40 Awesome Arduino Projects That You Must Try 2024: Get Started with DIY Electronics and Programmable Circuits!

Looking to get started with your new Arduino but feeling unsure of where to begin? No need to worry! We’ve compiled a list of 40 innovative and fun Arduino projects that are perfect for beginners. These projects have been hand-selected and are some of our personal favorites.

New to Arduino? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’re unfamiliar with what an Arduino is, don’t worry! Check out our beginner’s guide “ What is Arduino?: Overview and How to Get Started ” for a comprehensive introduction to this exciting technology.

Easiest Way to get started with Arduino Projects!

The world of Arduinos may be daunting for a beginner but we got you covered! Here at Seeed, we’ve created a kit that consists of 10 different sensors with a tutorial on how to get started!

Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino with 10 Sensors and 12 Projects with Free Course

Learning Arduino is not easy as you’ll need to understand the hardware, programming, and connection methods. Fret not. The Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino is an all-in-one kit that requires no breadboard, soldering, or wiring! It comes with 10 sensors and a step-by-step tutorial of 12 different projects for you to have the best experience learning about Arduinos! Find out more at Seeed’s online store !

Stay tuned till the end as I will show you a selection guide on how to choose the right Arduino board for your next project!

40 Handpicked Selection of My Personal Favorite Arduino Projects

1. farmaid: plant disease detection robot.

Use the DonkeyCar platform to build an autonomous robot that can move around a farm environment without damaging existing plants or soil, and use objects detection to find and mark diseased crops with eco-friendly colors.

Components:

• Arduino UNO
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
• ibt-2 HBridge
• Raspberry Pi Camera Module

>> Explore the full project

2. Arduino clock with Islamic prayer times

A practical, simple arduino project of creating a real time clock capable of displaying Gregorian dates and daily prayer times. For this simple circuit we need to use an Arduino UNO (or any Arduino board), RTC DS1307 and NOKIA 5110 LCD.

• Pi RTC (DS1307)
• Nokia 5510 display

>>Explore the full project

3. Door Lock System with Arduino

Just thought of making a password based door lock system in which you can enter the password via the keypad. It was an interesting project which required beginner’s level skill in programming and very easy to connect circuit.

• Arduino Mega 2560
• Standard LCD – 16×2 white on blue
• LED(generic)
• Jumper Wires(generic)

4. Arduino Nano BLE 33 Sense Game Controller

PRABEEN made this game controller by using Arduino Nano BLE 33 Sense which has an onboard proximity sensor. As you can see is a fun and easy Arduino project!

• Arduino Nano BLE 33 Sense / XIAO nRF52840 Sense
• USB Cable Assembly, USB Type A Plug to Micro USB Type B Plug

5. Arduino Radar

It detects stationary and moving objects using ultrasonic sensor and Arduino. And this is a easy Arduino proejct for begnnier!

• Ultrasonic Sensor
• SG90 Micro-servo motor

6. Classify Candy in Free Fall Using TinyML

• Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense / XIAO nRF52840 Sense

7. Arduino Weather Station

A powerful Arduino weather station can help you water plants and lawns more efficiently. Use the daily report to decide if you can skip a day’s irrigation. Smart Weather will even automatically communicate with connected irrigation systems. In this cool arduino project you can learn how to use Arduino uno and sensors to monitor the temperature and humidity of your garden.

• 16X2 LCD RGB Backlight – Full Color Display
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11)
• Female/Female Jumper Wires
• Male/Female Jumper Wires

8. Arduino 3D Axonometric Projection

3D projection is any method of mapping three-dimensional points to a two-dimensional plane. As most current methods for displaying graphical data are based on planar two-dimensional media, the use of this type of projection is widespread, especially in computer graphics and engineering.

• Arduino Pico
• TFT Touch Shield V1.0
• ESPDUINO-32

9 . Making Famous Magic Wand 33x Faster

Do you want to be a wizard once? This project will demonstrate how to turn the stick in your hand into a magic wand using a small PCB borad.

• Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense or XIAO nRF52840 Sense
• Wooden Magic Wand ( wooden stick )

10. Arduino Distance sensor and OLED

Use Arduino UNO and an Ultrasonic Sensor to detect the distance of objects and use a Graphic OLED to display the distance.

• Grove – Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
• Graphic OLED / Graphic LCD
• Jumper Wires

11. DIY a Programmable Acrylic Monitor Stand

This project introduces a programmable acrylic monitor stand to raise the height of the monitor to ensure you maintain a proper and correct sitting position.

• Arduino UNO  or  Seeeduino V4 
• Grove – Base Shield 
• Grove – Ultrasonic Ranger 
• Grove – OLED 
• Grove – Button 

12. Lucky Money Counting Box for Chinese New Year

This project uses Arduino Uno Rev3 and Grove Base Shield V2.0 to make this Lucky Money Counting Box for those who want to count their red packets. With the IR distance sensor, you can use this box to easily calculate other things if you want.

• Arduino Uno Rev3
• Grove Base Shield V2.​0
• Grove – IR Distance Interrupter v1​.2
• Grove – Servo
• Grove – 4-Digit Display

13. How to make Smart Dustbin with Arduino

This trash can is really smart, it’s just smart and wonderful at handling trash! This sensor-based bin allows you to “open” your bin without actually touching the lid. This is perfect if your hands are full or just don’t want to touch the dirty lid of the trash can.

An Arduino-based project using an ultrasonic sensor is explained very simple step by step, with links to the code and parts used, and the creator responds to queries.

14. IoT Weather Data Logger Using Blues Wireless& Qubitro

Want to build your own IoT-based weather data logger?

Through this project you will walk through creating an IoT-based weather data logger using Blues Wireless hardware modules; no SD card, Wi-Fi, or BLE is required. Just connect your Blues Notecard and Notecarrier to the controller to track your weather data.

• Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense
• DHT11 Temperature Sensor
• Grove-Air Quality Sensor
• Grove-Light Sensor

15. Arduino Robotic Arm Controlled by Touch Interface

How to build a robotic arm with Arduino and a graphical touch interface? With the help of the graphical interface, it is not only possible to move the individual joints in all possible directions, but also to program the movements to be performed repeatedly.

• Arduino Uno
• HC05 Bluetooth module
• One SG90 Servo Motor (I got the one with metal gears)
• 5x MG996R Servomotors (more powerful than SG90)

16. DIY Fitness Tracker(GET-FIT) based on Arduino

Introducing GetFit, your ultimate health and workout buddy! The authors made GetFit, an easy-to-use, teachable fitness tracker capable of detecting a wide variety of workouts. Powered by Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense and Edge Impulse, it is a fully open source project.

• LSM9DS1 ( 9 axis IMU )
• LPS22HB ( Barometer and temperature sensor )
• HTS221 ( relative humidity sensor )
• APDS-9960 (Digital proximity, Ambient light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor)
• MP34DT05 (Digital Microphone)

17. Arduino VGA Console With Five Games

See how to build your own simple console that can play Pong, Breakout, Bomber, Tetris and drawing toys inspired by Etch-a-Sketch.

The main function of this console is to generate VGA signals. The only components are two potentiometers, five buttons, a few resistors, and a (VGA) connector. Piezo speakers are optional. You can see what these games look like in the pictures on this page.

• Arduino Uno Rev. 3
• DSUB15 Connector
• linear potentiometers
• buttons x 5
• some piece of cable
• one or two nice boxes to put all the components.

18. Motion Following Motorized Camera Base

Have you considered that the camera can monitor the room in all directions? This project creates a motion detection/tracking base. You can attach a camera to it so it automatically repositions itself wherever it detects motion.

• Grove – PIR Motion Sensor x5

19. DIY Color Sensor based on Arduino

Are you also facing difficulties when wanting to use Arduino for color detection for classification or other applications? This project takes advantage of the fundamental properties of semiconductors to create an Arduino-based, DIY, low-cost color sensor using components you probably already have.

• Active buzzer

20. Arduino Robotic Bartender – 3D Printable & Bluetooth

Home robot bartender? Sounds great. This project uses an Arduino Uno to build yourself a low-cost and easy-to-assemble Bluetooth-controlled robotic bartender. This simple Arduino-based project can be 3D printed and is a cool Arduino project for beginners.

• Motor driver
• Contact Switch
• Stepper Motor
• HM10 Bluetooth Module

21. Arduino Music Instrument

Want to use gesture control and handwaves to control your Arduino UNO R3 ? With this Arduino project, you can make that come true! Through this project, you will be using a board called Flick which is a PCB that is able to detect your gestures from up to 15cm away in 3D space. Draw a circle, swipe your hand – Flick will track it.

With Flick, the possibilities are endless! You can now control your computer, TV, music system, and many more with a Flick of the Wrist! In this Arduino UNO R3 project, we will be using Flick with the Arduino UNO to create a musical instrument!

• Flick Large – Standalone 3D Tracking and Gesture Breakout
• Resistor 4.75k ohm
• Capacitor 10 nF
• 3.5 mm Jack to 3 RCA Adapter Cable – 150mm
• USB Cable Type A to B – 30CM Black
• Arduino IDE Software
• Mono Enclosed Speaker 2W 6 Ohm

2 2. Arduino UNO Fingerprint Door Lock

Always losing your keys but do not wish to install a fingerprint door lock due to its high price? What if I told you that you can build your own fingerprint security door lock for only $70! With this project, you do not need to worry about losing your keys anymore as this door opens at the tap of your fingerprints.

• Grove – Fingerprint Sensor (Temporarily out of stock, recommend to buy Grove – Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner/Sensor ）
• Grove – Infrared Reflective Sensor
• Grove – Servo
• Grove – LCD RGB Backlight
• Energy Shield

23 . Arduino Robot Car

Obstacle Avoiding Robot  is an intelligent device that can automatically sense the obstacle in front of it and avoid them by turning itself in another direction. This design allows the robot to navigate in an unknown environment by avoiding collisions, which is a primary requirement for any autonomous mobile robot. The application of obstacle avoiding robots is not limited and it is used in many military organizations which helps carry out many risky jobs that cannot be completed by any soldiers.

• Chassis OR any toy car
• Ultrasonic sensor HC SR-04
• 2 x DC motors
• 9V/12V 1A battery
• Motor driver module L298
• Single stranded wires

24. DIY Arduino Handheld Game Console!

Smartphone & iPad gaming is great and nothing can beat the charm of making your own game console and playing with it. In this video, you will learn to make an Arduino handheld GameBoy game console. It uses an Arduino micro and OLED display to make a tiny gaming console, even smaller than the GameBoy pocket. This is an arduboy compatible system which is an 8 bit, credit card-sized gaming platform, that makes open source games easy to learn, share and play. You can play games made by others or you can also design your own games for it.

• 1 x 5-way tactile switch
• 1 x Arduino micro
• 1 x SPI OLED Display
• 1 x slide switch
• 2 x Tactile switches
• 3.7V Battery
• Power connectot

25. UNO Home Automation

This tutorial demonstrates how to setup a simple DIY home automation using an Arduino, which will save you a lot of money. The whole setup takes less than 15 minutes to configure and will cost you less than $30. Moreover, the incremental cost of adding more electrical appliance comes down to only about $1.50 per device.

• –  Relay module
• –  HC 05 Wireless Bluetooth Module
• – 2.2k ohm resistor
• – 1k ohm resistor
• – Breadboard
• – Jumper wires

> >Explore the full project

26. DIY Humidifier – Grove Water Atomization

Make your own humidifier or scent dispenser using Seeeduino Nano + Grove Water Atomization, keep track of the current humidity with DHT11

What do you need? (Other than Arduino UNO)

• Grove – Water Atomization Sensor
• Grove – Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11)
• Seeeduino Nano
• OLED 128×32

27. UNO Universal Remote Control

Do you have multiple remote controls lying around? Want to get rid of them and replace them with just one universal remote? With this project, you can!

Through this project, you will convert an ordinary Keyes infra-red (IR) remote into a programmable universal remote.

• Grove – Base Shield
• Grove – Infrared Receiver
• Grove Button
• Grove 16×2 LCD (White on Blue)
• KEYES IR Remote control
• SONY IR Remote control

28. Laser Tripwire Alarm Security System

Through this project, you will create a laser tripwire alarm system where once the laser beams are cut, the alarm will go off and will not stop until a button is pressed. In addition, you can also set up a passcode to make it even more secure where it now requires a passcode entered into it to stop the alarm.

• Grove – Light Sensor v1.2
• Laser Emitter
• Push Button
• Grove – 12-Channel Capacitive Touch Keypad (ATtiny1616)
• Grove – Buzzer

29. Arduino Weather Station with Nextion Display

With a Nextion Display, you can build your own weather information system where you can tell the temperature and humidity of the weather easily! If you do not know what is a Nextion display, you can check out our guide on Introduction to Human Machine Interface With Nextion .

With an easy to use the software, you can also easily add more functions and features to your display!

• Bread board Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
• Temperature-Humidity Sensor-DHT22(AM2302)
• Nextion Enhanced NX4024T032 – Generic 3.2” HMI 400*240 Touch Display for Arduino Raspberry Pi

30. OLED RTC Clock

Instead of buying, why not build one with the addition of an RTC (Real Time Clock) module to easily make yourself an OLED digital clock with the UNO to show the date, time and day!

Curious about why you need a separate module to keep track of the time when your Arduino already has a built-in timekeeper? Find out the answer in our guide on RTC !

• Grove – RTC
• Grove – OLED Display 1.12” V2
• 2 x  Grove – Button
• Breadboard Clear – 8.2 x 5.3cm
• 32.768KHz crystal oscillator
• 2 x 10K ohm resistor
• 3V coin cell battery

31. HX711 and Load Cell Arduino Punching Bag

Ever wonder how much power is in that punch of yours? Why not try making a punching bag with a force gauge to measure the amount of force of your punch in newtons! Through this project, you will learn how to measure your fist power using a load cell and HX711 together with the Arduino.

• Weight Sensor (Load Cell) 0-50kg
• Grove – ADC for Load Cell (HX711)
• Grove – 16 x 2 LCD (Black on Yellow)
• Arduino IDE software

32. DIY Arduino RC Hovercraft

Want to step up your robot car game? Why not build a floating Hovercraft that can be controlled using a remote control!

Find out the science of how a hovercraft is able to be lifted in the air and many more through this project!

• 2.4G WIRELESS MODULE NRF24L01+PA
• NRF24L01 + PA + LNA 
• XT60 2 Female to 1 Males
• XT60 Connector
• Brushless Motor

33. Arduino Ping Pong Game

Remember this popular retro Ping Pong game? Well, you can build and control it easily with the UNO and a few common components.

• 2 x 1K Resistors
• 470E Resistor
• 2 x Grove – Rotary Angle Sensor (Potentiometer)
• Breadboard Jumper Wire Pack(241mm 200mm 160mm 117mm)

34. Wristwatch Walkie-Talkie

Want to communicate with your friends in a fun and cool manner? Why not try out this wearable walkie-talkie inspired by the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

• 2 x 2.4G WIRELESS MODULE NRF24L01+PA
• 2 x Electret Microphone
• 2 x NPN Transistor
• 2 x Grove Button

35. Arduino RFID Door Lock

There are many ways to make your traditional door lock go smart from fingerprint, passcode, etc. and also this RFID door lock!

How it works is that if a tag/card is near the scanner, the door will automatically open and after you close it, it will automatically lock. A convenient way! No more fumbling with keys anymore, just tap your card and your door is now opened. Not to mention, its cheap to build as well!

• MFRC522 RFID Module
• Grove – LCD RGB Backlight (Or any 16×2 LCD )
• Proximity Sensor CNY70

36. Automated Plant Watering System

Are you tired of your plants dying and want something to babysit your plants? Going somewhere and unable to take care of your precious plants?

If your answers are yes, this Arduino project will be just for you! With this automated watering system, it will automatically deliver an adjustable volume of water of up to 4 plants every day or once every “x” day whichever you specify (up to seven days). It even comes with artificial sunlight for your plants to grow healthily.

• Nylon Tubing
• Light Bulbs
• Light fixtures
• Tub to hold water
• Maple plywood (to make the case)
• Grove – 4 Channel SPDT Relay

37. Raspberry Pi Arduino Intelligent Tea Sensor

Do you ever find yourself opening up a teabag/coffee container with no tea or coffee beans? This is one of the saddest moments that one could experience so we’ve got a solution to solve it! With this project, we will be building an intelligent tea bag container sensor to estimate the number of tea bags left which will inform us if we start to run out.

• Raspberry Pi 4 Computer Model B 4 GB
• Any Load cell between 3KG and 15KG
• Reed Switch
• 10KΩ resistor
• 3.5mm Cable for Speaker
• USB B Cable for connection between Raspberry Pi and Arduino

38. Lightweight Arduino GSM Mobile Phone

Feel like your mobile phone is too heavy for your liking or too costly? Why not try making one yourself that is lightweight and capable of national and international features!

This Arduino mobile phone is able to make calls, receive calls and also send and receive SMS as well. It uses a GSM module to connect to the mobile network and Nextion display to visualize GUI interfaces.

• GPRS Shield V3.0
• Nextion Enhanced NX8048P070-011R – Generic 7.0” HMI 800*480 Touch Display for Arduino Raspberry Pi
• Nextion Edition software
• Paint.net Software

39. DIY Low-Cost Air Hockey Table

As a professional air hockey setup is usually only available in arcades due to its sophisticated system, it is hard to actually enjoy the gaming experience in the comfort of your own home.

But what if I told you, you can build it yourself easily and at a low cost too! This project is customized and easily scalable where if you want your air hockey table to be of a bigger size, you can!

• 2 x Push Button
• 12V Adapter
• Grove – WS2813 RGB LED Strip Waterproof – 30 LED/m – 1m
• Hardware for building table

40. Automated Cocktail Drink Machine

To end it off, we have a cocktail drink machine! This automated cocktail machine is not your everyday alcohol dispensing machine. It consists of 4 different stations to make sure your cocktail tastes as good as what you get in the bar. The stations are:

• Automated Mint, Sugar, and Lime Muddle for releasing all the flavours
• Automated Lime Slicer and Dispenser
• Automated Mint and Sugar Dispenser
• Automated Liquid Dispenser

With this project, it will definitely satisfy all your alcohol needs 🙂

• Seeeduino Mega
• 8 x 1K Resistors
• 500N, 100mm, Linear Actuator 20mm/s
• 200N, 200mm, Linear Actuator 50mm/s
• Grove – 8- Channel Solid State Relay
• 2 x 120mm Fans
• 5 x 60W Peltier Modules
• L298 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver
• Display Tablet
• Laser Cutter
• Standard Hardware Parts (Find the full list in the tutorial link !)

Compact Yet Powerful Arduino Compatible Board from Seeed Studio

Seeeduino XIAO – Arduino Microcontroller – SAMD21 Cortex M0+ with Free Course

Reasons to strongly recommend Seeeduino XIAO:

• Powerful performance
• Super cost-effective
• Ultra-small size
• Stable supply
• Perfect for mini Arduino projects
• Rich and complete tutorial

With a  smaller footprint and faster speed  compared to most Arduino boards here, the Seeeduino XIAO is perfect to integrate into almost any project from wearables to small robots.

Standing at only 23.5 x 17.5mm, this board is as small as your thumb. The Seeeduino XIAO is  the smallest Arduino compatible board in Seeeduino Family.  It is an Arduino microcontroller that is embedded with the SAMD21 microchip with rich interfaces as well allowing it to be capable of being a tiny Dev. Board as well.

Specification of Seeeduino XIAO

It can be applied to the following scenarios and more:

• Wearable devices
• Rapid prototyping (directly attached to the expanded PCB as a minimal system)
• Perfect for all the projects that need a mini Arduino
• DIY keyboard
• USB development (USB to multi-channel TTL/USB host mode, etc.)
• In a scenario where you need to read multiple mock values The DAC output

Seeed Studio XIAO Family

Seeed studio xiao esp32s3 sense.

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 leverages dual-core ESP32S3 chip, supporting both Wi-Fi and BLE wireless connectivities, which allows battery charge. It integrates built-in camera sensor , digital microphone . It offers 8MB PSRAM, 8MB FLASH, and external SD card slot. All of these make it suitable for embedded ML , like intelligent voice and vision AI.

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 leverages 240MHz Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, supporting both  WiFi and BLE 5.0  wireless connectivities, allows for deep sleep mode with power consumption as low as  14μA  while supporting lithium battery charging management. Ideal for the Internet of Things, Smart Homes, Wireless wearable devices, Robotics, etc.

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 adopts new RISC-V architecture, supporting both  Wi-Fi and BLE wireless connectivities . For Internet of Things applications, you will find it is flexible and suitable for all kinds of IoT scenarios.

Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040

XIAO RP2040 is a microcontroller using the  Raspberry Pi RP2040 chip . The MCU runs at up to 133MHz. It is built with rich interfaces in a  tiny thumb size  and fully supports Arduino, MicroPython, and CircuitPython.

The onboard interfaces are enough for developing multiple applications. And it has no components on the back, is breadboard-friendly, and SMD design, making it easy to use for projects.

Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 (Sense)

As the first  wireless product in the Seeed XIAO family , Seeed XIAO BLE & BLE Sense has equipped a powerful Nordic nRF52840 MCU which is designed in  a Bluetooth 5.0 module , built around a 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4 CPU with Floating-Point Unit(FPU) operating at 64Mhz.

With the capability of wireless connection, they still remain the Seeed XIAO series classic form-factor of small and exquisite which can be used for wearable devices and Internet of Things projects.

Looking forward to your awesome Arduino Projects using Seeeduino XIAO Series products！

Those are just some Arduino projects to get your brain juices flowing and get started on the Arduino.

If these projects aren’t what you are looking for, you can check out Seeed Project Hub , Hackster.io , Instructables or Arduino Project Hub which features over 200+ Arduino projects with source codes, schematics and also DIY instructions!

Here at Seeed, we also offer various Arduino boards like the Nano , MKR1000 , Mega , Micro , Pro Mini and many more! Not to mention, we also have our own line of compatible boards called Seeeduino that is very cost-effective.

Looking for Arduino Shields or modules and sensors ? We have them too!

Arduino Boards Selection Guide

There are many different Arduino boards that are available, but how do we choose? Here is a cumulative table with all the different Arduino boards available and their various specifications for you! Keen to learn more? Check out “ Arduino Boards Selection Guide ”!

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23 DIY Kit Gifts That’ll Really Make Someone’s Holiday

For the die hard DIY’ers on your gift list—the ones who can build a deck from scratch or like to grout tile for fun—a DIY kit allows them to venture into a crafting experience that’s entirely bespoke. What’s more, there’s certainly enough gift ideas and options out there to stimulate whatever creative proclivity your giftee is interested in. In fact, our search for the most giftable craft kits uncovered a variety of actually interesting choices, like kits for plant lovers , aspiring ceramicists , and even for the hard-to-please foodies.

So if you’re shopping for a serial crafter this holiday season, check out this selection of 23 AD It Yourself–approved DIY kit gifts that’ll definitely get their creative juices flowing. Opening the present is where the fun should start, but certainly not where it should end.

All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

SCULPD Pottery Air-Dry Clay Starter Kit

No kiln, no problem: If you know someone who’s always wanted to try their hand at pottery, this starter kit from Sculpd should come in handy. Each pottery-making bundle includes materials, tools, and some helpful guidance on how to create one-of-a-kind pieces for your space like funky plant pots, dainty trinket dishes, and pretty much anything else you can dream up.

Make Your Own Whiskey Kit

For the micro-brewer looking to expand their horizons, here’s a make-your-own-whiskey adult craft kit that supplies herbs, spices, and a unique woodchip blend to make your own from scratch (or even refine a bottle you have laying around the house).

MUFUN Kintsugi Repair Kit

This holiday season, introduce a friend or loved one to the perfectly imperfect Japanese art of mending broken objects with a metallic lacquer, known as Kintsugi. This joy-sparking kit includes two practice bowls, gold pigment, glue, gloves, and an application tool. Plus, it even has enough material for you to repair your own items.

Reisfields DIY Candle Making Kit

Doing a bulk of your holiday shopping at Nordstrom’s this year? We wouldn’t head to checkout without this unique candle-making kit. Reisfields’s DIY soy wax candles come in aromatic yuzu, santal, and blood orange scents to fill your space.

Elemental Leaf DIY Solar Printing Kit

Making a nature-inspired DIY art print is both simple and affordable thanks to this easy-to-follow shadow printing kit. All you’ll need to supply is some lovely-looking foliage, a few household items, and a little bit of sunlight (there’s even helpful video tutorials available if needed).

Sandhill Shores DIY Terrarium Kit

Any plant lover would be thrilled to receive this gift set which includes everything they’ll need to turn an empty vessel into a makeshift terrarium. In each kit you’ll find bark, potting soil, river rocks, mosses, and charcoal to arrange to your liking.

Concrete Geometric D.I.Y Tray Kit

Store-bought concrete trays are a dime-a-dozen. Instead, why not give your loved one the satisfaction of making their own unique piece of home decor that can hold keys, spare change, or maybe some jewelry?

Siblings Scent No 01

Though we don’t think there’s any shame in buying a new candle around the holidays, why not repurpose your old ones too? Siblings’ heavenly packs of scented coconut-blend wax melts eliminate the need to buy replacements of your favorite scent. Simply melt, pour, and instantly enjoy fresh aromas of bergamot (a best seller!), honeysuckle , orange , and more.

Four Eyes Ceramics Chime Kit

Four Eyes Ceramics

Add a splash of color to your interiors with this indoor chimes kit that comes with everything you need to easily assemble your own eye-catching ceiling or wall hanging. In fact, we think the hardest part just may be narrowing down your selection to just one colorway.

Caydo Embroidery Kit

If you give anyone this embroidery kit, don’t be surprised if the next holiday gift you receive is a thoughtfully hand-stitched handkerchief or maybe a set of monogrammed napkins.

The Crafter’s Box Detailed Daisy Frame Weaving Bundle

The Crafter’s Box

Or this weaving kit with a detailed pattern should make a great gift (and pose a formidable challenge) to the pro knitter or amateur weaver on your list.

Cratejoy Paletteful Packs

For the full-blown artist, this subscription kit delivers a fresh stash of new art supplies (think acrylic paints, watercolors, brushes, and more!) every month. With three different boxes to choose from (Premier Pack, Petite Pack, and Young Artist Pack) and the option to cancel the subscription at any time, it’ll be easy to create works of art, experiment with different craft projects, and discover new supplies—all at the same time.

Chirpwood Paint by Shadows Paint by Shadows Multi-Canvas Art Kit

Uncommon Goods

But if your recipient is a beginner, this “Painting by Shadows” painting kit is the perfect toe-dip into the art world. A close relative of a classic paint by numbers , simply paint on the shadow image provided while using the companion color image as a guide. As your confidence and skills grow, feel free to take more risks with your masterpiece.

Tapered Tumbler Grow Kits

Modern Sprout

Who could say no to fresh basil anytime? We definitely wouldn’t, which is why this self-watering basil growing kit is the perfect gift for the aspiring and seasoned cooks on our list.

Williams Sonoma DIY Gingerbread House Kit

Williams Sonoma

This classic gingerbread kit is a very seasonally appropriate gift, whether your recipients are filled with childlike wonder or an actual child. Williams Sonoma’s already comes fresh-baked, which means all you’ll have to worry about is your decorations.

DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit

There’s lot of unique (and delicious) food-themed DIY kits to choose from at Uncommon Goods. While recipe kits for soup dumplings and seasonally-appropriate challah bread caught our eye, we’d go straight for dessert with this sweet-looking and bestselling mochi ice cream box.

Blue Ribbon Sushi DIY Kit for Two

Surprise your sushi-loving partner or best friend with a DIY, at-home Omakase sushi experience, courtesy of Blue Ribbon Sushi . Designed for two, each sushi-making kit features the highest quality fish—including tuna, salmon, and yellowtail—that’s been hand-selected by sushi masters and shipped fresh to your doorstep.

Mosaic Initial Coasters DIY Kit

A set of coasters no one else will have is a very nice way to dress up any tabletop. This DIY gift kit lets you customize an assortment of colorful glass tiles into a design of your choice, whether that be your initials or just a colorful mosaic.

DMC The Peaceful Plant Pots Crochet Kit

Inside this beginner’s crochet set from DMC you’ll find everything you need to crochet a new home for your leafy friends—like three baby balls of cotton yarn, a 3.5-mm crochet hook, a sewing needle, and step-by-step instructions to get you started.

The Chili Lab Homemade Hot Sauce Kit

One of the best gifts you can give to your spice-loving BFF is their own hot sauce making kit. The Chili Lab’s experts have included two spice mixes for your giftee to turn up the heat on whatever dishes they please, as well as a fine-mesh strainer, stainless-steel funnel, and two reusable glass hot sauce bottles for the do-it-yourself process.

Melanie Abrantes Designs Original Spoon Carving Kit

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And move over origami: This spoon-carving kit is a celebration of traditional Japanese wood shaving techniques with all these tools you need to learn how to design, carve, and hollow out the bowl of a wooden spoon. It’s both easy to learn and a fun introduction to carving.

Pottery With a Purpose Air Dry Flower Vase Kit

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And here’s another beginner-friendly kit that has everything you need—including air-dry clay, carving tools, a paintbrush, and paint—to design, sculpt, and decorate a handsome clay vase (plus an attractive bouquet of dried flowers to go in it).

The Nice Plant PIY "Pot It Yourself" Box

The Nice Plant

The Nice Plant’s PIY (Pot It Yourself) box is the ideal gift that green thumbs can do solo or with family and friends. Inside each one-of-a-kind kit you’ll find a scooper, two unique succulents, two stylish planters, a bag of organic soil, and even some decorative stones for extra flair.

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Want To Learn Arduino? Get Building With These Arduino Projects!

In this article, I cover the 30 best Arduino projects you need to build in 2024, including a range of cool Arduino project ideas for beginners and more advanced users.

One of the best ways to learn all about Arduino is to get hands-on with project-based learning.

But what can you do with Arduino projects in 2024? Honestly, I think the possibilities are nearly limitless! It all comes down to imagination!

Whether you’re intrigued by automation systems, robotics, or interactive art installations, Arduino projects enable all this and much, much more.

They’re also an excellent way to hone your electronics skills if you’re actively looking for jobs in IoT .

So, if you’re driven by a desire to innovate, have a passion for technology, or enjoy creating, let’s dive into some fun Arduino projects!

• What Is Arduino?

If you’re new to Arduino, you’re probably wondering, what exactly is Arduino?

Great question! Let me cover the basics before we dive into some easy Arduino projects!

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform consisting of easy-to-use hardware and software.

You'll often hear about Arduino and Raspberry Pi when it comes to microelectronics in 2024, but that's a discussion for another day.

An Arduino board is a programmable microcontroller that includes various inputs and outputs (I/O), like serial communication, digital inputs and outputs, and analog inputs.

This is very cool indeed and a far cry from the basic breadboards I used to learn about electronics during my undergraduate studies.

Arduino boards are typically used in a free and open-source development environment. Combining these allows you to write, upload, and execute code that controls your device, invention, or project.

One of the coolest ways to use Arduino is to get creative, whether you want to build a simple LED light device or are interested in IoT (Internet of Things) or robotics.

And if you’re just starting out, there’s a huge and active Arduino community that offers support, shares their own projects, and more. 

Of course, if you’re brand new to the world of Arduino and you’re not sure where to start, we’d definitely recommend complementing your projects with an Arduino course.

• What Skills Do You Need For Arduino Projects?

Let's set the record straight: you don’t need to be an expert to start working on Arduino projects! In fact, I genuinely think that Arduino projects can be great for all skill levels.

That said, you should probably have some basic skills before you get started, or at least be willing to learn them!

For example, Arduino projects usually involve C++ coding if you're building from scratch, so consider a C++ course if this sounds like fun, but you're not familiar with the language.

Let's take a look at the basics I think you should have to follow along with our Arduino projects:

• Basic programming knowledge: Even if you’re following along with someone else’s code, basic programming knowledge is useful for figuring out any issues that may come up.
• C or C++ skills: Arduino is based on C++, so it's really helpful to have C++ skills to create your own projects from scratch.
• Basic electronics knowledge: Arduino projects involve working with various electrical components, so it’s essential to understand the basics of current, voltage, and resistance.
• Ability to read schematics: Arduino projects often come with schematics that make them easy to replicate, so you’ll need to be able to read these to work with these kits or projects.

I should point out that it’s also really easy for complete beginners to pick up easy Arduino projects and learn these skills along the way.

But if you are feeling uncertain, I also think it helps to pick up an Arduino book for some extra help if you're brand new to the area.

I know from experience that it's always nice to have some reference materials on hand!

• Best Arduino Projects for Beginners in 2024

To get things started, I'll start with ten Arduino starter projects that are generally on the simpler side.

This means they require less time to put together, and they're also a great way to get a taste of what you can do with Arduino!

1. PC Info Panels

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Why We Chose This Project

First up on our list is one of the best beginner Arduino projects for newbies. I really like this as a gentle introduction, as you’ll use an Arduino Nano to interface between an LCD display and your computer’s USB port.

Once the electrical components are assembled, you can use open-source software called LCD Smartie to show different kinds of information on your LCD screen, including system stats like network utilization, CPU load, disk space, and more.

I also like that you can use your info panel to download RSS feeds or run other applications. Very cool!

2. Vintage Screensaver

This might be appealing to me because of the nostalgia, but if you're new to Arduino, simple projects like this vintage screensaver are a great way to start!

Inspired by 90s screensavers, you can get a healthy dose of 90s retro styling with the TVOUT and a Yourduino.

I also like that there are nine screensavers to choose from, making it a fun way to create an interesting decorative piece and even reuse an old CRT display.

Although you might need to dig around for a CRT display, as they're not very common anymore!

3. ArduSniffer

I really like this one, as it's a genuinely useful project! With the ArduSniffer, you can create a USB-powered gas detector with an LED display.

Sure, it does have more components than the first two projects on our list, but I want to gradually introduce you to more challenging projects as we work down the list.

That said, I think this is a great way to level up your skills. Plus, it's pretty affordable and offers detailed instructions.

4. Bluetooth Controlled RC Car

If you like remote-controlled cars (we’ve all had one at some point, right?!), you'll love this project, as it uses Bluetooth, an app on your phone, and an Arduino. 

I like that the instructions are pretty basic, as it makes it easy for you to put the car together and make it work.

But if you want to get creative, you can use a 3D printer (or printing service) to design a body for the car!

5. Stroboscope (Zoetrope)

A zoetrope , sometimes called a stroboscope, is a pre-film mechanical device that gives the illusion of animation or motion. I love this project, and it's great if you’re a cinema fan! 

To build this Arduino project, you can reuse a defunct Xbox 360 CD drive with a spindle motor to recreate this cool gadget.

You get all the instructions and source code you need in the instructable, making this a great way to create a short animation (or the illusion of one).

6. Portable Temp/Humidity Sensor with an LCD Display

I think this portable temperature and humidity sensor is a fun beginner Arduino project, as it's easy to understand really relatable.

This particular project uses an Arduino UNO R3, but you can use any 5V Arduino board you choose, and you can even purchase new parts or salvage some from your old projects.

The code, which was made using the Adafruit DHT library, is included in the instructions, and you can power your sensor using a power bank to display data in real time.

7. Simple Programmable Robotic Arm

Do you like robots? If the answer is yes, read on!

This is one of the best Arduino robot projects for beginners, as you'll create a simple and programmable servo arm using Arduino UNO and the Arduino IDE.

The robot arm itself uses buttons and potentiometers to record and play five programmed positions. 

I like that this can be powered by your computer’s USB port, but you can also use an external power supply if you ensure the servo can handle it.

It's easy to make the bot arm from readily available materials, and the code and circuit schematics are included.

8. Nano Piano

Do you fancy yourself as Beethoven or Bach? Just kidding, but if you like music, this is a cool Arduino project.

It is a beginner-friendly project with all the schematics and code you need to build a miniature piano with four keys using the Arduino Nano Every.

I also like that you can tailor the Nano Piano to your style by choosing your base (perf or protoboard) and deciding whether you want to create a housing with 3D printing!

9. Coin Sorter

Do you have pockets full of change you don't know what to do with? Maybe, maybe not! I mean, who uses real money anymore, right?!

That said, if you’ve ever wanted to sort your coins, this simple Arduino project might be one to try.

All you need is an Arduino UNO, a 16x2 display, and an infrared (IR) sensor to detect the differences between each coin, sending them through the appropriate hole.

I need to point out that it’s super important to follow the instructions as accurately as possible. This includes marking and cutting the sorting holes precisely and ensuring the slopes are appropriately angled.

You can even create a simple prototype from cardboard or 3D print a body for the sorter.

10. Blind Spot Monitoring System

Rounding out our list of projects for beginners, this is a really interesting Arduino project if you're intrigued by real-world microelectronics applications.

In fact, this project even takes its inspiration from the 2021 Mercedes Benz S-Class, which used ambient lighting to blink when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot. We've probably all seen these features in modern cars now, but it was revolutionary at the time.

In this case, we’ll be using an Arduino Uno and an RGB LED light strip to mimic the same thing. You can also set it to blink different colors depending on the position of the other vehicle relative to yours.

While there are many Arduino LED Projects to choose from, I really like this one as it's incredibly beginner-friendly and relatable.

• Cool Arduino Projects for Intermediate Users

Do you feel ready to take it to the next level? Let’s take a look at some intermediate-level projects!

11. Emotive Plant Pot

Ready for some more fun Arduino project ideas? Great, how do you feel about making an Emotive Plant Pot?

Now, let me take a second to say that this is not going to be Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy (I know!), but it's actually a 3D-printed plant pot with an LCD display that you can use to show cute faces.

You can even 3D print the components yourself with the included files. Just use the detailed instructions and schematics, and away you go!

12. Touch Interface Controlled Robotic Arm

We're back to robotics! If this is something you like, definitely check out this touch interface robotic arm.

All you need is an Arduino and any older Android phone to get started. I think this is also a cool way to get more mileage from older tech! 

Now, as you'd expect, this project is a little more complex, but the schematics and code are provided, and there’s even an assembly guide with a clear video to demonstrate the steps.

You can also 3D print the components yourself or use a 3D printing service with the provided files.

Note that creator Maurizio Miscio states you can contact him for the graphical interface app’s code.

13. Hidden Smart Bookshelf

This one just sounds cool, so I had to include it! The idea here is to create a Hidden Smart Home Bookshelf that you can use to conceal items within a cabinet or shelf that’s meant to look like a full bookshelf.

The creator has even included a very detailed video to cover the building and assembly process.

If you want to access the Arduino source code, head over to the creator’s GitHub , and you can either follow along exactly or make your own improvements.

I also think that if you have extra space, you could scale this up into a concealed closet or door!

14. Neopixel Cake

I think this is one of those super cool Arduino project ideas that you can use to make a splash at a party or special event.

Yep, you can make a uniquely memorable cake that uses flexible LED matrices and an Arduino.

The matrices themselves are embedded into the cake, then covered with fondant icing to allow light diffusion and a much better effect. Watch out Cake Boss!

I also found that you can even program cool light effects or text into the LED matrix so it can display whatever you want.

Just follow the detailed video demo and make sure you have a cake ready!

15. Automatic Humidifier

If you live somewhere hot and dry, you probably know all too well how important it is to have a humidifier.

Well, you can build your own now! I love this project to create an automatic humidifier, and it's straight from the Arduino Project Hub.

This project revolves around using a DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor to detect environmental humidity, and this can trigger the humidifier whenever the detected humidity is below a set level.

16. CNC Drawing Machine

This is another flashback for me to my undergraduate studies and the class I took in electronics and manufacturing.

The idea here with this Arduino project is to create a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) plotter out of an Arduino Nano board and two old DVD writers.

This is definitely another slightly old-school project, but I love the way it can be used to create 2D or 3D images on plain or smooth surfaces with an Arduino and a printing mechanism. 

17. 32-Band Audio Spectrum Visualizer Analyzer

This is another project for music lovers, as it's a cool Arduino project to create a 32-band audio or music frequency visualizer (also called an analyzer).

I found that this audio visualizer mixes signals from the left and right channels to ensure no beats are missed, and it also has five display modes that you can switch with the push of a button.

It's also cool that the audio feed can be taken from a line out or the headphone port of an amplifier or sound system!

18. Mind Control Drone

Now we’re not promising that this project will make you into the next Charles Xavier, but with a Mindwave Neurosky sensor and an Arduino, you can have a slice of this futuristic idea by building a mind control drone.

Let me make it super clear! This project doesn’t allow you to fly a drone with your mind, per se.

But you can control the drone’s liftoff and landing with your mind, which is pretty cool!

I think this is an awesome project for learning how to hack a PCB and control it digitally.

It’s also worth mentioning that the creator warns that you may mess up your drone and its controller when building this project, so be careful !

19. IoT Pet Feeder

If you’re looking for Arduino IoT Projects, this is a great choice, as you can build a smart food dispenser that can be controlled from your phone. 

I like these kinds of projects, as they're practical and great for enthusiasts who also want to pursue a career in electronics.

All you'll need to create it is an Arduino UNO, a servo, a PIR motion sensor, and a small speaker.

You can even adapt this project and turn it into an automatic bird or squirrel feeder for your backyard!

Feel free to set your smart pet feeder up any way you’d like, but the default instructions are designed to set the feeder to beep at a set interval. Then, when your pet investigates the sound, a PIR motion sensor triggers the servo to dispense food. 

If you’re a fan of Back to the Future, think of this as your own way to feed your very own Einstein!

20. Smart Dustbin

Rounding out our intermediate project list, this is a full project kit that you can use to create a hands-free, self-operating dustbin that's controlled with claps or foot taps. 

This is pretty cool and a great way to add some electronic magic to your ordinary household items. You’ll just need an audio sensor to detect your claps or taps.

The dustbin can also send IoT notifications to let users know when the bin is full, thanks to an ultrasonic sensor that detects garbage levels. 

• The Best Arduino Projects for Advanced Users

If you feel like your Arduino skills are at the expert level, or if you’re feeling adventurous, these advanced projects might be the right ones for you. Let’s take a look!

21. Star Tracker (Low Cost)

If you like looking into space, this is a great Arduino project, as it uses an equatorial mount to take pictures of the sky at night.

If you’re not 100% sure what that means, no problem!

An equatorial mount is a telescope mount that allows telescopes or cameras to follow the earth’s rotation, ensuring any long exposures come out clearly. 

I also found that this project creator claimed the Star Tracker is easier than putting together Ikea furniture and just about as affordable. What an endorsement!

Despite being an advanced project, the Star Tracker is relatively user-friendly, with all the requirements listed in the GitHub repo.

Be sure to share your photos with us after you build this project!

22. The Gaggiuino Coffee Machine

Do you like coffee? I have a strong suspicion that the answer is yes!

In that case, this is one of the best Arduino projects for you! But you don’t need to be an engineering student to give it an espresso shot (get it?). 

This project uses an Arduino or an STM32 Blackpill to create a “smart coffee” experience, where the end product is an aftermarket mod of many coffeemakers.

There’s even an active community around this mod, which you can find on their Discord server , along with videos from project users.

23. Automated Bean Sprouter

If you like the idea of self-sustainability and growing your own foods, you might be intrigued by this project! What's more, if you love bean sprouts, you have to try it!

The idea here is to build your own automated bean sprouter by using stacked trays, a rotating motor, and a watering system to keep your sprouts hydrated while helping air circulate and keep mold growth at bay. 

This is another super practical project that you can actually use in your daily life, which I really like.

The project page includes all the necessary information, including the component list, schematics, and code.

As an advanced project, it’s not the easiest, but you’ll never need to buy sprouts again!

24. UV Meter and Breathalyzer Keychain

This is a really interesting Arduino project that uses a UV sensor to create your own alcohol breathalyzer in the form of a keychain.

All you need to create this handy keychain is an Arduino Pro Mini 328 and an Arduino UNO (or FTDI). The keychain itself is powered by three 200mAh Li-ion batteries that you can recharge via the USB charging port.

To finish things off, you will use an OLED screen to display everything you need.

Detailed instructions are provided with this project, including 3D files so you can print the spherical casing yourself (or get it printed by a 3D printing service). 

25. Path Memorizing Robot

I like this project, as it's a classic for electronics students and anyone interested in self-driving cars.

You'll just need to use an Arduino Uno to control a little robotic car designed to navigate through a predefined path before returning to its starting point.

Before you create this path-memorizing robot, you’ll need to build a regular remote-controlled car using an IR receiver and remote.

But this is super easy if you follow the instructions and use all the provided code and schematics.

26. Arduino 3D Wire Bending Machine

I think this is a cool project if you like to be creative with industrial materials.

The idea here is to create an Arduino-based wire-bending machine that you can use to bend wires into all sorts of 3D designs.

You'll use an Arduino to control the motor and wire feeder movements, while a 3D-printed jig allows the machine to bend the wire into your desired shapes.

I also like that you can bend wire of varying shapes and diameters and adjust the radius and bending angle. 

This project itself involves mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering all in one, making it a fantastic choice for engineering students or professionals.

27. Camera Slider

Here, we have another cool Arduino project for photography enthusiasts.

In fact, if you've ever wanted to create cinematic shots with your camera, you might have considered a camera slider. Well, this is the project for you!

The plan here is to create a motorized slider for your camera that will allow you to achieve smooth movements and get cinematic shots.

You’ll need aluminum, a timing belt, and stepper motors, along with an Arduino to move the camera. You also need a rotary encoder that allows you to move the slider back and forth.

You can use practically any camera you want in this rig, as long as it can attach to the DSLR mount!

28. Self-Parking Car with Ultrasonic Sensor

Maybe you fancy yourself as the next competitor to Elon Musk’s Tesla?

Or maybe you just think self-parking cars sound cool?

Either way, I think this is a really fun build that allows you to create an advanced self-parking car via path-finding algorithms.

All you need to dois order the full kit, and you’ll be ready to get building!

29. LED Cube

We're getting close to the end of our list, and I thought it would be fun to include something cool to look at!

With this LED Cube project, you can build a complex LED cube with 512 LED lights, and this can be programmed to show cool lighting patterns and all sorts of effects.

I also really appreciate that the creator documents the building process in a YouTube video, making it easy for you to follow along. 

Schematics and code are all provided, so all you need to do is gather the components, and you’re ready to build!

30. Magnet Plant Levitation System

Here we are, the final Arduino project on my list!

And what a way to wrap things up, but with a super cool Arduino project that suspends a plant in mid-air by using the power of electromagnetic fields.

It honestly feels like science fiction, but nope, this really works! Just follow the tutorial, as it offers a detailed guide, including the STL files for the 3D-printed components.

I know the list of components required for this project is long, but I really think the end result is totally worth it to build a plant levitator!

• Wrapping Up

So there you have it, the 30 best Arduino projects in 2024, including a range of Arduino projects for beginners, improvers, and seasoned pros. 

To help you build your skills, each of the Arduino projects I’ve covered was designed to be more challenging as you make your way through the list. 

The idea here is to help you level up your Arduino skills in a natural way while also building fun Arduino projects to build your interest.

So whether you’re starting out in microelectronics or keen to pursue a career in embedded systems, each of the Arduino projects I’ve shared is ideal for doing just that!

Whichever Arduino project you choose to build, I hope you have fun, and I wish you the best of luck!

Want to get more involved with building Arduino projects but don't know C++? Check out

Udemy's Beginning C++ Programming Course For Beginners

• Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Can Be Made With An Arduino?

An Arduino can be used to create a wide range of DIY electronics projects, from simple home automation systems to complex robotics. I've included 30 different examples of Arduino projects to show a range of use cases for building with an Arduino.

2. Where Is Arduino Used In Real Life?

Arduinos are used in a range of real-life applications, such as home automation, environmental monitoring, medical devices, and educational tools. They're also commonly used for IoT devices in industrial applications.

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Fun Projects With Elegoo Uno R3 Super Start Kit - Joystick Control for DC Motor

Introduction: Fun Projects With Elegoo Uno R3 Super Start Kit - Joystick Control for DC Motor

In this Instructables, I'm going to try to control the direction and speed of a DC motor by a joystick with the help of Arduino, use the components from the Elegoo Uno R3 Super Start Kit available from Amazon.com .

Step 1: Objectives

There are many Arduino learning kit on the market with various flavors. The Elegoo Uno R3 kit has a cloned Arduino Uno 3 very similar to the original, as well as a good collection of common components and a comprehensive manual with 24 fun Arduino projects with sketches. The objective of this project is to apply the joystick control to the DC motor which has a lot of real-world application.

Step 2: Parts List

• Arduino Uno
• Joystick Module
• Breadboard with DC Power supply
• Jumper Wires

Step 3: Schematics

Step 4: Code

Refer to the documentation supplied with the Elegoo kit for a detailed explanation functional diagram for the L293D IC and the joystick. In particular:

• Lesson 12 Analog Joystick Module
• Lesson 21 DC Motors

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If you're interested in electronics at all, you've heard of the Arduino open-source electronic prototyping platform . If you're just hearing about it now, you're in for some fun!

Arduino is an  open-source  hardware design, so anyone can use the plans to make and sell their own boards. The companies that make the different boards also offer a variety of beginner's kits, which typically include an Arduino (or "Arduino compatible") board and all sorts of electronic components: bread board for prototyping, sensors, relays, servo controllers and motors, jumper wires, LEDs …or any combination of those and more.

The official Arduino starter kit is overpriced at well over $100, and doesn't come with an awful lot of components. Instead, consider this third party Arduino-compatible starter kit from Sunfounder, which comes with a number of LEDs, dials, and other fun stuff. It's one of the favorite Arduino kits around here. If you want to see if working with electronics is something you'll like , what's $60?

The Elego UNO Project Super Starter Kit is another well-appointed set. It's also under $60 and you get a good board with a lot of quality electronics components.

Most people will do the common beginner's projects like making a traffic light . But you're a MakeUseOf.com reader . You're amazing. So why not let your first Arduino project be amazingly cool too? Let's take a look at 5 different amazing and unique projects anyone can make with an Arduino starter kit. Read all the way to the end to see one device that could be so fun, it's scary.

Detect Lies with Tin Foil, Wire, and Arduino

This is just for fun. You can't really detect lies with this project. But you can learn about how what we think and feel affects what our body does. That's pretty cool. This project detects electrodermal activity . You might know it as galvanic skin response (GSR), from TV cop shows.

Everything you need to build this is in the kit, except some tin foil and Velcro. There's a good chance you have those in the house already. Basically, you connect a ground wire to the tinfoil, make an electrode wrap, hook that up to the Arduino properly and add the right program. An Arduino program is called a "sketch" . Then have some fun asking your friends questions and see what the device says.

A Simple Arduino Battery Tester

Anybody can use a store-bought battery tester, but not just anyone can build one. Okay, maybe anyone can if they have an Arduino starter kit. Using your Arduino board, 3 LEDS, bread board, a Zener diode , and some of the jumper wires, you can make a unit to tell you roughly how much juice is left in your battery. Plus it gives you an excuse to say Zener diode. Throw that in your next conversation with your buddies for some instant electronics geek cred .

If you enjoy making that one, consider adding a readout to your LCD module. Then you could get exact voltages. If your kit doesn't come with a Zener diode, you can get 10 of them for about $7.00 . Never hurts to have a few spares. Gives you more chances to say Zener diode later on.

Home Made Arduino RADAR

One of the great things about learning to build stuff with an Arduino, is how it can often help you learn about other technology. In this case, it's radio detection and ranging (RADAR).

Using the ultrasonic sensor, servo controller and motor, the Arduino board and some other bits, you can make a sweeping RADAR device. If you take the time to work out the math in the sketch, it can be surprisingly accurate about the distance of things it sees. This project uses another piece of software called Processing , which looks a lot like the Arduino app, but is used to visualise the ultrasonic sensor output.

Sure, it's a very short-range RADAR, but also very cool looking and will give you lots of other ideas about using ultrasonic sensors in other projects.

Snake Game on an 8x8 Matrix Using Arduino

For many people, their interest in electronics came from playing handheld electronic games . Why not make a game as one of your first projects? The classic snake game can be built with the Elego starter kit mentioned earlier. If you never had a flip phone, this is the game where you have to keep from biting your own tail as long as you can. If you're older than flip phones , no explanation is needed. You got this.

You'll use the Arduino UNO, 8x8 LED dot matrix display, shift register component , 16x2 LCD, 1K potentiometer , 4 push buttons, connecting wires, bread board, and power supply. Here you can find the schematic and code samples . It's not the simplest beginner's project , but if you've already built the beginner projects that come with the kit, you're ready for this.

Arduino EMF Detector  a.k.a. Ghost Detector

This is the one you were curious about. An EMF detector is a device that senses the electro magnetic force given off of anything electronic that has power. Ghost hunters claim it can detect spirits, too. Seriously, what show with anything supernatural on it hasn't used an EMF detector? None. Plus with the Ghostbusters reboot coming soon, this could be a cool prop for your Hallowe'en costume . Or maybe you just want to see if great aunt Martha really is still hanging around.

The first one in the video above gives its results via a single LED. But you could do so much more! You could try the LED bar also shown in the video, or have an EMF count show on a 7-segment display, or have it make a sound with a piezo buzzer, kind of like a Geiger counter. If you're feeling adventurous, try building in LEDs, an analog gauge, and the piezo buzzer. Once you've built the basic one, you'll probably be able to figure out a Sam and Dean Winchester approved version.

You Can Do It

Those are just five really cool Arduino projects for beginners. You're not limited to what comes in the project books that come with some kits. Take to the Internet, search out things you think you'd like to build. When it comes to Arduino, chances are someone has already done something similar. The DIY community is all about sharing. So many people are more than happy to share how they did it with you. Just pay them back by making sure you share too. Need more ideas? Check out these  6 coolest Arduino projects .

Image Credits:   experiments in electronics by Patrizio Martorana via Shutterstock, Assorted Electronic Components  via Shutterstock, DIY Polygraph Machine Arduino  via WonderHowTo user William Finucane, Jeremy Woods taking polygraph test (Re-creation) via Flickr.

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17 Cool Arduino Project Ideas for DIY Enthusiasts

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that combines both open source software and hardware to let people make interactive projects with ease. You can get Arduino-compatible single board computers and use them to make something useful.

In addition to the hardware, you will also need to know the Arduino language to use the Arduino IDE to successfully create something.

You can code using the web editor or use the Arduino IDE offline. Nevertheless, you can always refer to the official resources available to learn about Arduino.

Considering that you know the essentials, I will be mentioning some of the best (or interesting) Arduino projects. You can try to make them for yourself or modify them to come up with something of your own.

Interesting Arduino project ideas for beginners, experts, everyone

The following projects need a variety of additional hardware – so make sure to check out the official link to the projects ( originally featured on the official Arduino Project Hub ) to learn more about them.

Also, it is worth noting that they aren’t particularly in any ranking order – so feel free to try what sounds best to you.

1. LED Controller

Looking for simple Arduino projects? Here’s one for you.

One of the easiest projects that let you control LED lights. Yes, you do not have to opt for expensive LED products just to decorate your room (or for any other use-case), you can simply make an LED controller and customize it to use it however you want.

It requires using the Arduino UNO board and a couple more things (which also includes an Android phone). You can learn more about it in the link to the project below.

2. Hot Glue LED Matrix Lamp

Another Arduino LED project for you. Since we are talking about using LEDs to decorate, you can also make an LED lamp that looks beautiful.

For this, you might want to make sure that you have a 3D printer. Next, you need an LED strip and Arduino Nano R3 as the primary materials.

Once you’ve printed the case and assembled the lamp section, all you need to do is to add the glue sticks and figure out the wiring. It does sound very simple to mention – you can learn more about it on the official Arduino project feature site.

3. Arduino Mega Chess

Want to have a personal digital chessboard? Why not?

You’ll need a TFT LCD touch screen display and an Arduino Mega 2560 board as the primary materials. If you have a 3D printer, you can create a pretty case for it and make changes accordingly.

Take a look at the original project for inspiration.

4. Enough Already: Mute My TV

A very interesting project. I wouldn’t argue the usefulness of it – but if you’re annoyed by certain celebrities (or personalities) on TV, you can simply mute their voice whenever they’re about to speak something on TV.

Technically, it was tested with the old tech back then (when you didn’t really stream anything). You can watch the video above to get an idea and try to recreate it or simply head to the link to read more about it.

5. Robot Arm with Controller

If you want to do something with the help of your robot and still have manual control over it, the robot arm with a controller is one of the most useful Arduino projects. It uses the Arduino UNO board if you’re wondering.

You will have a robot arm -for which you can make a case using the 3D printer to enhance its usage and you can use it for a variety of use-cases. For instance, to clean the carbage using the robot arm or anything similar where you don’t want to directly intervene.

6. Make Musical Instrument Using Arduino

I’ve seen a variety of musical instruments made using Arduino. You can explore the Internet if you want something different than this.

You would need a Pi supply flick charge and an Arduino UNO to make it happen. It is indeed a cool Arduino project where you get to simply tap and your hand waves will be converted to music. Also, it isn’t tough to make this – so you should have a lot of fun making this.

7. Pet Trainer: The MuttMentor

An Arduino-based device that assists you to help train your pet – sounds exciting!

For this, they’re using the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense while utilizing TensorFlow to train a small neural network for all the common actions that your pet does. Accordingly, the buzzer will offer a reinforcing notification when your pet obeys your command.

This can have wide applications when tweaked as per your requirements. Check out the details below.

8. Basic Earthquake Detector

Normally, you depend on the government officials to announce/inform about the earthquake stats (or the warning for it).

But with Arduino boards, you can simply build a basic earthquake detector and have transparent results for yourself without depending on the authorities. Click on the button below to know about the relevant details to help make it.

9. Security Access Using RFID Reader

As the project describes – “ RFID tagging is an ID system that uses small radio frequency identification “.

So, in this project, you will be making an RFID reader using Arduino while pairing it with an Adafruit NFC card for security access. Check out the full details using the button below and let me know how it works for you.

10. Smoke Detection using MQ-2 Gas Sensor

This could be potentially one of the best Arduino projects out there. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to equip smoke detectors for your home, you can manage with a DIY solution to some extent.

Of course, unless you want a complex failsafe set up along with your smoke detector, a basic inexpensive solution should do the trick. In either case, you can also find other applications for the smoke detector.

11. Arduino Based Amazon Echo using 1Sheeld

In case you didn’t know 1Sheeld basically replaces the need for an add-on Arduino board. You just need a smartphone and add Arduino shields to it so that you can do a lot of things with it.

Using 5 such shields, the original creator of this project made himself a DIY Amazon Echo. You can find all the relevant details, schematics, and code to make it happen.

12. Audio Spectrum Visualizer

Just want to make something cool? Well, here’s an idea for an audio spectrum visualizer.

For this, you will need an Arduino Nano R3 and an LED display as primary materials to get started with. You can tweak the display as required. You can connect it with your headphone output or simply a line-out amplifier.

Easily one of the cheapest Arduino projects that you can try for fun.

13. Motion Following Motorized Camera

Up for a challenge? If you are – this will be one of the coolest Arduino Projects in our list.

Basically, this is meant to replace your home security camera which is limited to an angle of video recording. You can turn the same camera into a motorized camera that follows the motion.

So, whenever it detects a movement, it will change its angle to try to follow the object. You can read more about it to find out how to make it.

14. Water Quality Monitoring System

If you’re concerned about your health in connection to the water you drink, you can try making this.

It requires an Arduino UNO and the water quality sensors as the primary materials. To be honest, a useful Arduino project to go for. You can find everything you need to make this in the link below.

15. Punch Activated Arm Flamethrower

I would be very cautious about this – but seriously, one of the best (and coolest) Arduino projects I’ve ever come across.

Of course, this counts as a fun project to try out to see what bigger projects you can pull off using Arduino and here it is. In the project, he originally used the SparkFun Arduino Pro Mini 328 along with an accelerometer as the primary materials.

16. Polar Drawing Machine

This isn’t any ordinary plotter machine that you might’ve seen people creating using Arduino boards.

With this, you can draw some cool vector graphics images or bitmap. It might sound like bit of overkill but then it could also be fun to do something like this.

This could be a tricky project, so you can refer to the details on the link to go through it thoroughly.

17. Home Automation

Technically, this is just a broad project idea because you can utilize the Arduino board to automate almost anything you want at your home.

Just like I mentioned, you can go for a security access device, maybe create something that automatically waters the plants or simply make an alarm system.

Countless possibilities of what you can do to automate things at your home. For reference, I’ve linked to an interesting home automation project below.

Bonus: Robot Cat (OpenCat)

A programmable robotic cat for AI-enhanced services and STEM education. In this project, both Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards have been utilized.

You can also look at the Raspberry Pi alternatives if you want. This project needs a lot of work, so you would want to invest a good amount of time to make it work.

Wrapping Up

With the help of Arduino boards (coupled with other sensors and materials), you can do a lot of projects with ease. Some of the projects that I’ve listed above are suitable for beginners and some are not. Feel free to take your time to analyze what you need and the cost of the project before proceeding.

Did I miss listing an interesting Arduino project that deserves the mention here? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

A passionate technophile who also happens to be a Computer Science graduate. You will usually see cats dancing to the beautiful tunes sung by him.

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12 Best Craft Kits to Get You Through the Hours at Home

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After nearly three weeks in self-isolation, it's likely that you've already puzzle-swapped your favorite jigsaws , baked homemade banana bread , sweat through a retro Jane Fonda workout tape , FaceTimed your college roommates, and binged season one of Tiger King .

Now you need a project—something that will last a while, something that you can work on little by little between the necessary Zoom conferences and solitary walks , something that you can gift to a friend whose physical presence you miss, or take with you when this pandemic is over.

But where to begin? Crafting can be tricky without the right tools, and it’s hard to know which supplies are needed to complete your entire project. Even with the proper accoutrements, devising your own original design can be daunting—you may find yourself spending more time deciding on style, color palette, and subject matter than you will actually creating your piece.

Our advice? Streamline your shopping list with a simple, pre-assembled kit. Complete with all the materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions you’ll need to create your very own work of art (be it in the form of clothing, jewelry, or decor), craft kits offer a succinct and user-friendly gateway into the wonderful world of DIY.

Here, shop our guide to the 12 best—and chicest—adult craft kits, from paper floral arrangements to oven bake clay.

Dannijo DIY Bead Kit

Danielle and Jodie Snyder, the New York-based sister duo behind the cult-favorite jewelry brand, Dannijo, have put together a beading kit that puts a sophisticated spin on the DIY style of your summer camp glory days, with a colorful assortment of glass, plastic, and clay beads, and three yards of cord—more than enough to make for yourself and send to the friends and loved ones you miss most!

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Graham Keegan Indigo & Shibori Natural Dye Kit

For a sophisticated take on the tie-dye trend, try this natural indigo shibori kit. All you need is a bucket of hot water and something to stir it with, and the kit will provide the rest, including a blank bandana for you to test your technique before moving on to your own garments.

Graham Keegan indigo & shibori natural dye kit

Arteza Polymer Clay Set

If you ever played with Sculpey as a kid, this one should feel familiar. But this time, instead of animal figurines and Christmas ornaments, try your hand at something more elevated like a jewelry dish, bud vase holder, or jewelry pendant. Pro tip: lightly kneading two or more colors together will create a swirly marbled effect.

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Wool and the Gang Lights Out Shade Macrame Kit

Hippie-era macrame is all the rage these days—get in on the retro trend with a fun piece of decor you can make yourself. We love this homespun take on a lampshade, perfect for intermediate knitters. Or, if you’re a beginner, opt for one of Wool & The Gang’s fringy macrame wall hangings. Both kits include sustainable yarn made of fabric roll off-cuts from fashion factories in Turkey.

Wool and the Gang Lights Out shade macrame kit

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The Green Vase Hibiscus Flower Kit

Unless your isolation digs include a garden, chances are you have scarce access to fresh cut flowers. Luckily, Livia Cetti (known for her fabulously artful tissue and crepe-paper blooms which are always on center display at John Derian’s New York shop ), offers you the chance to assemble your very own floral arrangement with a series of DIY bouquets from her site, The Green Vase.

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Lingua Franca Virtual Embroidery Workshop

Lingua Franca, the beloved clothier famous for adorning her cozy knitwear with cheeky taglines in sweet cursive stitches, is offering a DIY embroidery kit with the purchase of a plain sweater—and it comes complete with a one-on-one Zoom workshop with a member of the LF team. Your favorite cashmere crewneck just got a whole lot more personal!

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Art Making with MoMA: Action Painting Kit

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Art Making with MoMA action painting kit

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Lizzie Fortunato Small Fortunes DIY Jewelry Kit

Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato, the twin sister team behind their chic namesake brand, are also answering avid customer demands for an at-home jewelry kit of their own design, which features a gorgeous assortment of limited edition glass, wood, bone, and one-of-a-kind porcelain beads from the Lizzie Fortunato studio archives.

Lizzie Fortunato Small Fortunes DIY jewelry kit

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We Are Knitters Holbox Basket Crochet Kit

Many of us are using this government-sanctioned time at home to organize our spaces, and what better way to revamp than a new (homemade!) storage solution like this minimalist crocheted basket? With hundreds of patterns and categories, We Are Knitters has endless options for yarn-based pastimes for all interests and skill levels.

We Are Knitters Holbox Basket crochet kit

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Apprvl DIY Learn Embroidery Kit

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Apprvl DIY Learn Embroidery kit

Carolina Bucci Forte Beads Glasses Kit

For those of us working from home, blue light glasses have never come in so handy—both for protecting the eyes from all that screen time, as well as for ramping up our WFH lewks . For an extra cool companion to your favorite frames, Italian jeweler Carolina Bucci’s glasses chain kit is a must. Meant to be reconfigured daily to match your vibe, the adjustable rubber loops make Bucci’s iconic Forte Beads easy to rearrange and play around with so you’ll never get bored.

Carolina Bucci Forte Beads glasses kit

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13 Beginner Sewing Project Kits to Help You on Your Sewing Journey

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, my fellow sewing nerds! I am super excited to dive into today’s topic because it’s important to discuss, especially for beginners. What are we talking about today? We’re going to discuss “all the things” surrounding beginner sewing project kits. 

These kits can be SO helpful when you first start your sewing hobby. They usually consist of a beginner-friendly project and all the necessary materials to complete it. Let’s get into it and see just how special sewing kits can be for the sewing beginner.

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What Should Be in a Basic Sewing Kit?

Some think of a sewing kit as a little basket with commonly used sewing tools and notions. That’s not what this post is about. This post focuses on pre-made sewing project kits with all the materials to create a specific item.

However, a sewing project kit doesn’t usually include those essential items you need for general sewing. Here is a list of items you will need for all sorts of sewing projects. 

• Sewing machine
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Marking tool
• Needles (if you need to sew by hand)
• Thread 
• Pins (I recommend having a mixture of safety and straight pins)
• Seam ripper

If you would prefer to purchase a kit that includes everything you need to start sewing, check out this post where I break down everything you should have and show you five excellent sewing kit options. 

What Is the Best Beginner Sewing Project?

This is one of those questions: if you asked 100 different sewing enthusiasts, you would get 100 different answers. What would my answer be? Well, my advice is to choose a beginner-friendly sewing project that excites you.

If you are excited about a project, you will likely finish it and enjoy the process. If making a simple quilt doesn’t sound fun, don’t do it! If you have no desire to sew an apron or other kitchen-related items, skip them!

Sewing should be enjoyed, especially when you are learning how to sew. Here is a list of a few beginner sewing projects I recommend to those curious about sewing.

• Zipper pouch
• Pot holders
• Simple quilt
• A-line dress
• Fabric basket
• Stuffed animals
• Dog bandana

The list could go on and on, but this should give you a good idea of the many different areas of sewing that offer beginner-friendly projects.

What Can I Sew in an Hour?

Most items I just listed in the previous section can be sewn in under an hour. Remember, when you start first, take your time and do not rush the sewing process. You want to get used to sewing straight lines and learn how to use a sewing machine. 

Here are a few more items you could sew in an hour or less.

• Fabric bookmark
• Reusable makeup wipes
• Soup bowl cozy
• Microwavable heating pad
• Sewing machine cover

13 Sewing Kits for Beginners to Check Out

Now that you know what is possible for a beginner sewist, let’s look at some fantastic beginner sewing project kits that will help you from to start to finish. I’ll list what each kit includes and all the possibilities surrounding that particular sewing project. And yes, these are sewing kits for adults!

• Scrappy Tote Bag

Here is a fantastic project kit that will help you create this beautiful scrappy tote bag. The kit includes pre-cut fabric and instructions, so you only need to sew the pieces together to create your tote bag! The finished bag will measure 13” x 19” (including handles.)

• Sewing Kit Bundle

This sewing kit bundle includes four sewing kits, thread, and a free ruler. The sewing projects included are scrunchies, tissue holders, bookmarks, and drawstring bags. The instructions are highly detailed and have a link to video tutorials to help you along the way. 

• Simple Pillowcase

Here is a lovely sewing kit that includes all the fabric and instructions to make a simple standard-size pillowcase. The fabrics included in the kit are from Moda Fabrics, so you can feel confident that you are getting high-quality quilting cotton. This is a great first sewing project choice.

• Messenger Bag Kit

I found this messenger bag kit on Etsy from the shop “CrossCutSewingCo.” This beginner handbag pattern includes step-by-step instructions on how to make this simple messenger bag. The kit includes all fabric, hardware, interfacing, webbing for the straps, and an adorable label for the bag. 

• Apron Sewing Kit

This kit includes all fabric, hardware, and webbing needed to make this beautiful apron in an adult or child size. You will also gain access to a video tutorial and written instructions on how to make the apron. This is an excellent sewing projects kit to consider for a beginner.

• Hen and Chicks Stuffies

How cute are these little chicks? This kit includes everything except the sewing machine and thread. The momma chicken measures 5” x 4”, and the chicks measure 2” x 2”. This would be a fun project for the kids too.

• Zipper Pouch

This beginner sewing kit will help you make a beautiful and practical zipper pouch. You can use this pouch for makeup, pencils, a catch-all for your purse, or a bag to carry some small items. The kit includes everything you need, including the fabric, zipper, and written instructions.

• Baby Girl Quilt

If you’re interested in quilt-making, this kit would be a great introduction to quilting. The kit includes all the fabric needed for the quilt top, binding, and backing. The only things you will need to purchase are thread and batting. The finished quilt measures approximately 40” x 50”.

• Japanese Knot Bag

You can make a gorgeous bag like this one with this kit! The kit includes beautiful Japanese-style fabric, thread, and well-written instructions that show you how to make this bag from start to finish. This kit is from the Etsy shop “SewMakeItbyJudiG.”

• Indie Stitch Mystery Box

Here is a fun subscription box that includes everything you need to make a mystery sewing project. Fun, right? This project included in each box is usually a clothing item, and the makers made sure to include sizing options ranging from XXL to 3X. The boxes are valued at over $100 and only cost $39.95 monthly. 

• Bee Pouch Kit

Here is another fun pouch pattern that features cute little bees. The kit includes all fabric and hardware needed to finish this bag. It also includes written instructions and access to video tutorials. The finished pouch measures 7” x 9”. You will need to provide your thread for this project.

• Bookmark Sewing Kit

Do you or someone you know love reading? With this kit, you can make eight bookmarks. The kit includes fabric, interfacing, instructions, and a pattern piece to make the construction of the bookmarks super simple. After you’ve used the materials in the kit, you can always use your scraps to make even more bookmarks.

• Uno Dress Kit

Here is a dress kit that you can use to make this beautiful dress—the sizes included in the pattern range from XS to XL. The kit includes fabric, thread, pins, sewing needles, pattern pieces, and written instructions: everything you need to make this lovely dress.

Well? What do you think? Are you ready to try out one of these beginner sewing project kits? I tried to find the best sewing kits available for beginners on Etsy. I hope this post has encouraged you to try your hand at sewing. I may be a little biased, but I think sewing is one of the best hobbies you can have.

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27 Craft Kits for Adults to Keep You From Going Stir-Crazy at Home

With almost a year of social distancing behind us, you might be running out of TV shows to watch , puzzles to complete, and meditation apps to try. But if you’re hunting for a new project that will keep your hands busy and your mind focused, may we suggest a craft kit? Sure, arts and crafts may seem like a childish preoccupation to you, but even as an adult, crafting can offer delight and distraction , and may even give you something you can display at home (or send to a distant friend or family member who’s in need of cheer).

You might think that you should be more “productive” right now, but remember, a pandemic does not necessarily mean more time to create the next great American novel. It might just mean sleep, basic hygiene , and a project to keep your hands busy.

Below, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best craft kits for adults that have all the tools you need to put together simple crocheted baskets or complex model kitchens, and maybe even some new decor for your apartment. Prices are accessible too, and each kit will hopefully take your mind off the 24/7 news cycle while giving you time to restore.

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Origami Paper Kit

For the detail-oriented, this kit, which explores the beautiful, intricate Japanese art of origami, might be the perfect way to ease your exhausted mind. It comes with 350 folding papers and 25 project ideas to get you started.

We Are Knitters Loopy Bubble Weaving Kit

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This colorful weaving kit from We Are Knitters will add some cheer to any bedroom or home office . The easy-level craft comes with the loom, loom accessories, five different wool skeins, needles, and step-by-step instructions. Now all you need to supply is the dowel to hang it on.

Eco-Friendly DIY Earring Kit

This cork earring kit is perfect for anyone with a penchant for jewelry. You'll get cork in different shapes and sizes, metal embellishments to add a little razzle dazzle, plus hardware, and pliers. The seller also includes muslin gift bags and earring cards for easy gifting.

Sculpd Pottery Kit

Everyone can benefit from getting their hands messy once in a while. This at-home pottery kit from Sculpd comes with everything you need: air-dry clay, instructions, paint, and little tools to help you make the perfect ceramic creation. 

Holbox Basket Crochet Kit

If you’re hell-bent on crafting something actually useful during the pandemic, may we suggest this crocheted basket that can be used to hold various household items? According to the site, it’s an easy-level project, so do not fear. There are dozens of color choices too, along with the other necessities like a pattern and needle.

Indigo and Shibori Natural Dye Kit

Tie-dye is back in vogue, thanks to social distancing. Stir-crazy people everywhere are dyeing every solid-color article of clothing they have, because why not? This natural indigo and shibori dye kit is an elevated version of the standard tie-dye. It comes with a bandanna to dye, but you can also use any plant-based fabrics you have lying around.

Into the Woods Quilt Kit

If you're looking for a more long-term project, this warm and cozy forest-themed quilt kit might suit you. It comes with all the fabric you'll need, and the pattern is available for free online. Bonus: This would make a great gift for kids!

Wooden Deckle Paper Making Kit

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There’s something satisfying about taking hours to create something by hand that you could easily make a run for at Target. Take this paper-making kit as an example, that will make all your letters and cards just a little bit more special.

We Are Knitters Sakura Petit Point

We Are Knitters Sakura Petit Point Kit

Dust off your corsets and petticoats, my friends, because we are officially taking up 18th-century hobbies again. This take on petit point depicts a beautiful Japanese cherry blossom tree. It comes with the pattern, canvas, thread, and needle, so all you need to supply is patience and a comfy chair.

Coil Rope Bowl Kit

This rope bowl has a tightly woven, defined shape, making it perfect for kitchen countertops or a catch-all in your front room. Be sure to supply some patience, though, as it might be a little more difficult to put together than it looks.

Off-the-Wall Hanging Macramé Kit

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Before you buy an overpriced macramé tapestry, think: Could I make that? Yes, you can. This pretty wall hanging is easier than it looks—it only uses three basic knots. There are plenty of colors to choose from, and it comes with a pole to hang. Once we’re allowed to have parties again, you have our permission to brag to anyone who asks where you got it.

Essential Oil Bath Bomb Kit

If there was ever a perfect time to become a Bath Person , it’s now. Even better, you can make your own bath bombs for a relaxing soak. This kit includes enough materials for 15 bath bombs, which might just get you through quarantine. The ingredients for these bath bomb kits are locally sourced in California, and you can just as easily swap in your own favorite essential oil blends instead of the one in the kit.

Moonglow Blanket Crochet Kit

Anyone else trying to hygge their space as much as possible these days? If you delight in cozy blankets, this crochet kit is for you. You can choose from 40 wool colors to match the aesthetic of your home. This kit comes with detailed instructions, a crochet needle and hook, and plenty of yarn for a gorgeous blanket that will serve you well as you continue to work from home.

20-Minute Studio Card Making Kit

Yet another craft that doubles as a useful item: homemade cards. If you’re getting tired of the constant FaceTime calls and Zoom hangs, try your hand at good ol’ snail mail. This kit comes with stencils, stickers, cards and envelopes, and colored pencils, but obviously we invite you to bring out the paints and markers and everything else and let the creativity flow.

Handmade Needle Punch Craft-Making Kit

Handmade Needle Punch Craft Making Kit

Spend some downtime on this modern, abstract needle punch project. Excellent for beginner and intermediate crafters alike, the kit includes an embroidery hoop, fabric, wool (in calming pastel colors), and all the needle punch tools you need. The finished product will look great on its own, or as part of a gallery wall.

Weaving Loom Kit

So you want to get into weaving, huh? Now is the time to start. It’s the perfect activity to keep your hands busy while you continue your Netflix binge. This kit provides a gorgeous wooden loom with all the necessary accessories, an instructional handbook if you’re a beginner, as well as plenty of yarn to make one or two wall hangings.

DIY Sea Glass Mosaic Coaster Kit

Add a little sparkle to your coffee table with these pretty, beachy sea glass mosaic coasters. The kit comes with wood coasters, pieces of sea glass, glue, grout, and easy-to-follow digital instructions. These make great gifts too.

We Are Knitters Sun Gazer Embroidery Kit

You’ve definitely seen embroidery projects blowing up on Instagram, and for good reason. This sunburst pattern is fun and beautiful, and surprisingly not that difficult. The crafting kit includes a hoop embroidery floss, a needle, a stitch guide, and an instruction booklet. Keep in mind that it doesn't come with fabric, so supply your own, or embroider a shirt, tote bad, or hat!

DIY Terrarium Kit

Aspiring plant moms (and dads), unite! This terrarium kit provides all the necessities for a lush little ecosystem, including moss, river rocks, activated charcoal, potting soil, orchid bark, and more. All you’ll need is the container. Find an old jar, a fish bowl, or even a wine bottle , and get started.

Jason's Kitchen Model Kit

Jason's Kitchen Model Kit

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For everyone who’s tired of spending time in their own kitchen, this kit provides a whimsical distraction. This adorably tiny model display comes with everything you need to create an *Animal Crossing–*esque haven. The numerous accessories and details will bring out the perfectionist in you. 

Nick Blanket Knitting Kit

For your consideration: another blanket, because you can never have too many. This chunky knitted blanket is beginner level and honestly pretty foolproof. A little over 4.5 feet long and 2 feet wide, this is the perfect blanket for couch cuddling or snuggling your little one. For less than $100, that’s a win.

Akola Anasa DIY Necklace and Bracelet Kit

Akola Luxe DIY Bead Kit

Here's another DIY jewelry kit that comes with the baubles and charms and chains to make your own bracelets and necklaces. As a feel-good bonus, each Akola beading kit helps to employ dozens of Ugandan women who roll and carve the beads by hand.

Crayola Paint Pour Canvas Kit

Remember Crayola? They make crafts for adults now too. This paint-pour canvas art kit gives you the power to create the next great Starry Night (or something akin to the rainbow oil slicks on your driveway). It comes with canvas, paints, and directions, and requires literally zero skill. A perfect mindless craft for when you just can’t anymore.

Natural Soap Craft Kit

If you’re running out of personal-care items, this handmade-soap craft kit will solve your problems. You can choose from lavender vanilla and sandalwood bergamot, and the kit comes with either cocoa or shea butter and few other ingredients, for luxurious suds you can feel good about. You’ll receive instructions, of course, as well as materials to create your own soap dish. The finished product also makes for a great gift post-quarantine.

Wool and the Gang In Bloom DIY Embroidery Kit

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If you're a more freestyle crafter, try this floral embroidery kit from Wool and the Gang. It comes with thread, patterns, a stitch guide, and needles. Perfect for adding a little je ne sais quoi to throw pillows, duvet covers, hoodies, and more.

Hedgehog Needle Felting Kit

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This delightful woolen hedgehog felting kit is the perfect low-stakes craft. At best, it's whimsical decor or a cute children's gift , and at worst, it's a fabulous new cat toy. You can't lose. The easy-level kit includes felting tools, needles, wool, and step-by-step instructions.

Crayola DIY Hanging Planter Kit

Another win from Crayola, this hanging planter kit will give your succulents an artistic upgrade. You start by molding the air-dry clay into a planter you like, add texture and designs, and decorate it with acrylic paints (included in the kit). The kit comes with fake plants, but if you add a drainage hole to your planter, it’ll suit real ones too.

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The Best STEM Kits That Engage, Entertain and Educate

STEM Kits are an amazing tool when looking for STEM Projects for kids. When I first started doing STEM projects with my children, I often found myself scrambling to find all the items and tools we needed. Not to mention trying to find inspiration! With quality STEM kits everything is in one place, making life so much easier! STEM kits come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, there really is something for everyone. Here I’ve gathered up my favourite STEM Kits, including what’s in my DIY STEM Kit.

The Best STEM Kits For Kids

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Why teach STEM and use STEM Kits?

The most important reason I love STEM kits is that it makes it easy for me to put together lessons and activities for my kids. In most of these kits, everything is provided. Just open the box and start exploring!

But maybe you are also wondering, Why STEM ? Well STEM teaches incredible problem solving and critical thinking skills for all ages. It covers many core subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) in an inclusive way that aligns with how these skills are applied in the real world.

STEM Kits come in a variety of different forms, for all grades, abilities and interests. Some are more focused on one aspect of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). There are definitely different skill levels required for different kits, although I have found it is better to err on the site of a little older and provide extra adult assistance rather than too young or low in the skill level requirements. Those just get boring for the kids.

It’s important to read up on each one to see if it covers the aspects of STEM that most interests your children or aligns with your lesson plans. These kits all feature a lot of innovation and fun projects, but only if you and your kids find the particular theme interesting.

I’ve broken down my list into three sections: monthly STEM kits, project specific kits, and how to build your own STEM kit. Plus, I have included STEM kit ideas for preschoolers to teenagers. STEM is important and fun for students of all ages!

STEM Kits and STEM Toys

These STEM kits tend to have specific uses but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a great deal of STEM learning that comes from investing in these kits. Many of these can be used for years, adapting and changing as children grow and learn new skills, which also makes them perfect for a group setting or large family.

We love Osmo! It is a fantastic educational STEAM program for elementary that provides a high quality, gamified learning experience that kids love. It is a great way to get kids practicing important skills such as working with money, coding and more. But since they are doing it in such a fun way they don’t even realize how much they are learning and mastering the concepts. It is brilliant!

SNAP CIRCUITS

Snap Circuits – Our Snap Circuit kits are a huge hit. We started with the smaller sets but now have the Snap Circuits Extreme Kit that will keep my kids engaged through high school level. With their details plans and lessons, kids learn a great deal about building circuits and creating. Driven by their curiosity, Snap Circuits offer the chance for learners to do their own passion driven experimentation and exploration, and learn through discovery.

MOLYMOD CHEMISTRY MODEL SET

Molymod Chemistry Model Set – Chemistry fans love these kits that combine a little Chemistry with Engineering as you build models of various molecules. It makes for some wonderful hands on learning.

MOVING CREATIONS WITH K’NEX

Kids LOVE this STEM Kit! Using the much loved K’nex system, Moving Creations with K’nex takes things to the next level by exploring hydraulics and pneumatics with 9 different builds and 18 different STEM experiments. This is a fantastic STEM kit for kids 8 to 12 years old.

GRAVITRAX – EPIC MARBLE RUN FUN!

Gravitrax – Gravitrax is the best marble run system ever! It is an expandable system from Ravensburger where you explore engineering, math and physics to create some epic marble runs. Start with the starter kit but can expand, add and build with the many expansion packs. This system is incredibly fun and easy to use, and the kids just LOVE it! By far the BEST Marble Run kit we have ever played with!

Robot & Coding STEM Kits

Let’s start coding.

We recently discovered these fantastic project kits from Let’s Start Coding that teach coding skills to kids. With the Base kit , which we have, kids will also learn circuitry. With Let’s Start Coding, kids can start with block coding, then advance to C++ just like the pros use. It also includes over 100 free project lessons. Our favourite kit was Code Rocket , which is the perfect kit for my space loving kids!

Mindstorms – Robotics and LEGO combine for some fantastic learning opportunities with Mindstorms. One of the great features of Mindstorms is all the educational workshops and programs available around the kits. There are even programs where teams build robots and compete in challenges.

Sphero – Sphero is a fantastic tool for learning coding. Kids can be challenged to program Sphero to do various tasks or complete obstacle courses. We are absolutely in love with all of our Sphero products, they are offers some amazing capabilities that will really take your STEM program to the next level. You can learn more about our Sphero here .

Nintendo Switch and LABO

Labo for the Nintendo Switch is an incredible STEM kit for kids. We have been blown away with the projects and how much fun they have been to build, and how excited my kids get building with Labo and then using their Switch to bring their builds to life. An exceptional STEM kit! For more on Nintendo Switch educational games, check out our resource here .

Artie 3000 is a powerful STEAM bot that teaches kids coding while making art. This super cute bot that promotes creativity not only with art creation but also with learning coding. From beginning coders to more advanced, Artie 3000 is a really cool Art Bot for our STEAM enthusiasts.

For younger kids, a fantastic new coding bot is Botley 2.0. This little guy is very intuitive and will have even kids as young as 5 coding screen free in no time. Music, light and movement, it’s all here to help launch a love of STEM and coding in kids.

Monthly STEM Kits and Science Kits

I really love monthly STEM Kit programs. If you are new to this concept, you purchase a subscription and each month a box full of experiments and project pieces arrives at your door. They are incredibly convenient. There are some amazing STEM kits out there and we’ve tried so many of them over the years. A few stand out as big winners in our books.

Creation Crate – Has long been one of our favourite STEM subscription programs. We have been fans of theirs for over 5 years and over that time they have only gotten better and expanded to offer so many amazing courses. The key difference with Creation Crate is that it is truly an educational tool and STEM curriculum. Each box builds on the previous lessons leading to subject mastery.

We love a great chemistry experiment and MEL Science delivers in a big way! Their projects are incredibly fun and exciting. Imagine those awesome chemistry sets we used to be able to buy. Or those cool lab experiments we did in high school and university. The MEL Science experiment kits have everything you need to conduct fascinating science experiments and labs. The best thing about their boxes is that they explore reactions and science and include lessons to really develop children’s scientific knowledge. You can also immerse yourself in their VR educational experience or attend live sessions with their scientists. MEL Science is a huge hit with my tweens and teens .

Want more Coding Toy recommendations? Check out our top coding toy recommendation list here . 

BUILD YOUR OWN STEM KIT

The great thing with STEM is that you can build your own STEM kit and even project specific kits. In fact, you will discover over time that you will naturally start building up tools and resources for STEM work. One of the things I love about buying monthly kits is that so many of the items go into our STEM bin to be used for all sorts of things in the future. If you are considering building your own STEM kit, first consider what kind of work you are most interested in doing. STEM is a vast field, the only limitation is your imagination.

Tinkerspace

A great launching point is to build a Tinkerspace or Makerspace . This can be done on almost any budget and for all ages, at home, in the classroom, or anywhere kids gather, learn and grow.

Check out some of our circuit activities for inspiration. Our Circuit Bugs are immensely popular, and Squishy Circuits are always fun. Looking for a magical moment? Build a Lumos Wand that lights up like magic! Or dive into your pantry and build a battery out of Lemons , Potatoes or Pumpkins .

Chemistry and Experiments

Check out some of our favourite chemistry experiments like Simple Chemistry , Hatching Dino Eggs,   Milk Plastic , and Bottle Rockets .

Baking Soda and Vinegar can open up an entire world of chemistry hands on learning with so many creative experiments.

Kitchen and Candy Science

Kitchen science can be a huge motivator for kids learning science. Some of our favourite kitchen science projects include Gummies , Gummy Mummies , Lava Toffee , Kendal Mint Cakes , Geodes , Rock Candy and more. Check out this link for a ton of Candy Science inspiration .

Engineering

Check out our TinkerSpace to see what we included in ours. Or our circuit specific tinker kit for kids that love to play with circuits.

Whatever passions your children have, research some activities, pick your favourites, then start building your own STEM Kit based on what you need for those activities. Over time you can build and expand it to include new interests and passions.

Some basic items we always have on hand for our Build Your Own STEM Kit:

Vinegar Baking soda Corn starch Food coloring Recycle bin materials Straws Crafting sticks Clothespins Toothpicks Pipe cleaners Containers ( various styles and sizes – disposable cups, plastic bags, Tupperware type containers, containers with lids, etc.) Batteries (Our little 3V batteries get so much use! But we keep an assortment on hand.) Wire – We keep an assortment of different wire types around. Small motors LEDs Tool kit (scissors, rulers, tape, glue, etc.) Markers Microscope and magnifying glasses Test tubes and beakers (not necessary, especially for younger kids, but we LOVE using ours to lend to the true scientist experience!) Tablet or Computer Anything else that will help you explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!

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15 Adult Craft Kits to Help You Break Away from the Screen

When you just can't scroll anymore, it's time to break out the embroidery floss and yarn.

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Finding the right inspiration, tutorial, and supplies can slow down enthusiasm for a new project, so an all-in-one kit is an excellent place to start. The word is definitely out that craft kits are in. Teen Vogue reports that searches for craft kits on Etsy went up 221% in the last months of 2020. Even if you haven’t dabbled in arts and crafts since elementary school, there’s a project with your name on it.

From macrame plant hangers to green house miniatures, these $45-and-under adult craft kits come with everything you need to jumpstart your new obsession.

Rainbow Macrame Kit

Want to get in on the macrame trend without the learning curve of intense knotting techniques? Try this simple 8x8-inch rainbow that will have you working with cotton rope and yarn in the colors of your choice. You can even forgo sewing the rope arcs of the rainbow together by using a glue gun to hold it all together.

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DIY Wooden Miniature Green House Kit

We can’t all have a greenhouse or even a green thumb, but this miniature kit will let you pretend. Build, paint, and assemble the wooden and metal components to build a model that stands under a foot tall. There are even LED lights included in the package to make your greenhouse glow. 

Our friends who started on this project say that it's like a challenging puzzle — so don't expect to set this up in a night! 

Wildflower Art Studio Brush Lettering Calligraphy Kit

Learn how to do artful brush lettering along with the  50,000 other people who have bought this kit ! Wildflower Art Studio’s workbook includes six pens with varying tips, plus lettering guides and alphabets to trace. It’s an ideal hobby to have if you like to keep busy while you watch a movie.

Cactus Cross-Stitch Kit

From personal experience, I can tell you that it takes less than an hour to learn how to cross-stitch. Once you figure out how to thread the needle, you’re halfway there! Two diagonal stitches done over and over again is all that’s required to build your design. This kit includes the hoop, Aida cloth, DMC thread and pattern to get you going. 

Penguin Crochet Kit

The Woobles' kits provide you with everything you need to learn how to crochet — from the needle and yarn to the plastic eyes. The beginner kits even come with the magic ring (those first few tricky stitches) already done so you can get right into the fun part! Every pattern comes with a link to step-by-step instructions and video tutorials to get you from your first loop to a finished amigurumi. 

DIY Beeswax Wrap Kit

Plastic cling wrap is my enemy: It never cuts smoothly and it doesn’t stick to my bowls. I made my own set of  eco-friendly beeswax wraps following this tutorial and can happily say I’m never buying the other stuff again. 

Make it even easier on yourself to rid plastic wrap from your kitchen with this DIY kit that includes the fabric, the wax, and the brush.

Weaving Kit: Pop Out Loom & Tools

Weave your little heart out on this portable loom that you can use again and again. Select a starter yarn color combination to pair with the laser-cut birch wood frame that will create a 10.5-by-8-inch tapestry. In addition to the yarn, you’ll receive a needle, shuttles, a pickup stick, comb, and instruction booklet.

Kiriki Press Embroidered Llama Doll Kit

Create the cutest stuffed animal ever while learning a new skill with this embroidery kit. 

It includes everything you need to get started, from the hoop to the needles and DMC embroidery floss. You’ll practice a few different stitches by following the instructions and the lines printed onto the fabric pattern, then bring your new pal to life with stuffing. 

Macrame Plant Hanger Kit

Remember hemp chokers? Unfortunately, me too. Well, here’s a secret: the hemp necklace knot is your basic macrame technique! Put those skills you learned as a tween to a stylish use (or learn them for the first time as an adult!) with this kit that delivers the supplies to make a boho hanging plant holder. 

Personalized Paint by Number Canvas

Take your adult coloring book skills to the next level with a custom paint by number project. Send this Etsy maker your fave photo and they’ll turn it into a canvas you can paint on, complete with the paint and brushes. Memorialize your fave person, pet, or vacation spot with a frameworthy finished product.

KiwiCo Punch Needle Pillow

Wow, the ’90s really are back. I spent many afternoons in my childhood doing punch-needle projects that never amounted to much in terms of a finished product. (Hey, Mom, where did those all go?) I love that this kit gives you the tools to turn your punch needle project into a throw pillow that you can proudly display on your couch. 

Fimo Tassel Kit

There’s a reason Play-doh has been around since the 1950s and is even being marketed to adults as recent as last year : It’s fun to play with mushy stuff! 

Fimo is a polymer modeling clay that hardens when you bake it in the oven, and this keychain kit contains a type of Fimo that retains a flexible leather-like texture after baking. Create a tassel to accessorize a bag or keychain — or just roll the clay into a caterpillar and call it a day. 

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

If 2020 taught us one thing, it’s that you can never underestimate the power of tie-dye. From presidential inauguration merch to the runways , the trend is still going strong so round up the white tees and socks to start rubber banding. 

Tulip’s kits include the dye, bottles, rubber bands, and ties for your first few batches. I was able to design six adult T-shirts, four baby onesies, and one dog tee with just one kit.

Resin Barrette Silicone Mold Kit

If you’re like me and feel intimidated by working with resin, this barrette mold will let you jump in with a small-scale project. Don’t forget to add the actual resin and hardener to your cart, plus any dye, glitter or embellishments you want for your designs. 

Kill a few hours searching the mesmerizing resin projects on Instagram for more inspiration!

Coil Rope Bowl Kit

Learn how to make beautiful bowls and catch-all dishes with rope and string with this coil rope kit. You can choose from a large selection of color combinations, and you'll receive easy-to-read instructions that'll equip you to make larger projects on your own. 

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Regardless of how naturally crafty the person you’re buying for is, craft kits for adults can be both educational and entertaining, not to mention stress-reducing. From kits that make trendy, chunky scarves to others that bring out the artist in the recipient, these gift options offer an opportunity for users to look away from their devices and focus on being creative and crafty. Plus, there’s no need for expensive appliances or gadgets to complete these projects; everything the crafter needs is included in these craft kids. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday gift or a gift to offer at a housewarming party, the following craft kits for adults are appropriate for a variety of occasions.

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The Best Craft Kits for Adults

Whether you’re on the hunt for a present that can be worn, displayed, or done just for fun, the following craft kits for adults offer something for beginner, intermediate, and expert crafters alike.

Gifts Under $25

Crafters can create their own tie-dye project of choice with Tulip One-Step 5 Color Tie-Dye Kits, each of which includes five squeeze bottles with dyes and eight tie-dye looks to choose from. It’s a simple, easy activity to do with kids or other family members who want to see their designs come to life. This kit comes with enough supplies to make 30 different projects and can be used on cotton, rayon, and wool. Plus, the dyes are safe to machine wash, so T-shirts, dresses, or tank tops will stay bright and colorful over time. $10 on Amazon. 

When it’s time to set the screens aside, this Origami Paper Magic Kit provides educational entertainment for the whole family. With this kit, users can create up to 20 intricate works of paper art, thanks to helpful instructions that provide a guide for each fold. This child-friendly activity not only teaches an ancient art but promotes hand-eye coordination, geometry skills, and problem solving. $15 on Uncommon Goods.

The Caydo Full Range of Embroidery Starter Kit is suitable for beginning embroiderers who want to avoid multiple trips to the craft store to complete their first piece of embroidery. The kit is an excellent resource as it includes all the tools crafters need to complete a piece, including wooden hoops, cloth to embroider on, color threads, scissors, a thimble, bobbins, needles, and helpful instructions. The kit also provides enough materials for different sizes of embroidery projects and patterns to enhance a beginning embroiderer’s enjoyment. $16.99 on Amazon.

Nuberlic 3 Sets Embroidery Kit for Adults

Cross-stitching has been around for ages, and for good reason. The art of embroidery has helped mark important events, such as births or weddings, and makes for beautiful decor. The Nuberlic 3 Sets Embroidery Kit for Adults is an excellent gift option for someone who wants to learn how to cross-stitch but hasn’t started yet. It comes with three decorative floral patterns, as well as the hoops, needle, and thread for each. Plus, the printed pattern and included instructions make getting started a breeze. $16.99 on Amazon.

J MARK 22-Piece Acrylic Painting Kit

PROMOTED PICK Unleash your inner Picasso, Van Gogh, or Monet with this painting kit. It comes complete with everything someone needs to get started on a big masterpiece: wooden easel, canvas, acrylic paints, palette, and brushes. The acrylic paints are easy to work with and wash, unlike other types of paint, so switching between colors and cleaning up is a breeze. Painting is a great activity to let creativity flow and release stress—especially for adults—and this kit would make an ideal gift for any artistic friend, family member, or even yourself. $18.99 on Amazon.

Craft Crush – Mini Terrariums Craft Kit

No extra trips to the store for supplies are needed for the Craft Crush Mini Terrariums Craft Kit. This set is a great gift option for people who may not have a green thumb but like the warmth that greenery can bring to the indoors. The kit produces three mini terrariums with felt succulent plants that require zero watering. Add the faux moss and pebbles and voilà—three mini terrariums are built inside the geometric containers. Users can display them together or give one or two away as gifts. Either way, it’s a versatile craft kit that suits a wide range of people. $19.99 on Amazon.

Hedgehog Needle Felting Kit

The Hedgehog Needle Felting Kit is a top gift option for someone looking for a new hobby or interested in learning how to needle felt. This beginner-level set comes with the tools, step-by-step instructions, and wool needed to make two or three adorable felted hedgehogs that are great to display or play with. Plus, users can repurpose leftover wool and the included tools to create new items once they’ve learned the basics of needle felting. $20 on Uncommon Goods.

Lettering Tribe Calligraphy Set For Beginners

A terrific gift for someone who enjoys hand lettering or writing notes and letters, the Lettering Tribe Calligraphy Set for Beginners is a complete set for users who are new to the calligraphy world. It comes with ink, a wooden pen, 10 stainless steel nibs, plus a booklet to get writers started with tips, tricks, and pages to practice on. The included ornamental nib holder makes writing at a slant a cinch, and the set comes with both black and walnut-colored ink to get different effects. $22.97 on Amazon.

Gifts $25 to $50

Diy organic bath bomb kit.

For the self-care enthusiast who appreciates quality ingredients, this DIY Organic Bath Bomb Kit makes soaking in the tub an indulgent experience. These bath bombs are made with all-natural ingredients such as chamomile, rose petals, and lavender, so the user won’t have to worry about drenching their skin in products full of harmful chemicals. This set has all the necessary ingredients to create fizzy bath bombs at home, plus instructions on how to put everything together properly and materials to wrap the end product.  $25 on Uncommon Goods. 

Cat Embroidery Kit

Cat lovers who enjoy crafting can have a heyday with the Cat Embroidery Kit, which features an adorable cat pattern that’s simple enough for even beginning crafters to complete. Users will be able to hand embroider the maneki-neko design which represents a lucky Japanese cat that is said to bring good luck, fortune, and good things. Tracing and transferring won’t be an issue with this kit, since the backing is 100 percent cotton/linen. This kit comes with detailed instructions, pre-printed fabric, a hoop, and other accessories. Starting at $25.14 on Etsy.

DIY Macrame Kit for Adults

If the person you’re shopping for could benefit from a stress-reducing activity, this DIY Macrame Kit for Adults is an excellent gift option. Macrame, or knot tying, has proven to be a calming practice that can improve concentration. Plus, it produces beautiful, cozy projects when completed. This kit comes with all the materials and instructions to create three designs: a wall hanging, a plant hanger, and a keychain. It’s also a great gift for beginning to expert crafters.  $27.95 on Etsy. 

Woolbuddy Needle Felting Starter Kit

A great gift for crafters with kids, the Woolbuddy Needle Felting Starter Kit includes all the felting tools users will need to create the cutest felt animals, including an owl, a fox, and a shark. Each 1- to 2-inch character can be finished within an hour or two, so the kit is a great set for beginners or crafters with no prior needle-felting experience. Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos are also included in the set to guide users through the process. Users can even include their kids or other family members in the fun by letting them select color and design choices or even having them help with the needling. $28 on Amazon.

The Woobles Beginner Learn to Crochet Kit

The Beginner Learn to Crochet Kit is an excellent introduction to the art of crocheting, and the result is an adorable fox from The Woobles. Although this kit presents a few tricky techniques, the work can certainly be tackled by a beginner as well as an advanced crocheter. The cute fox made from this kit can also be given as a gift or kept as a keepsake to remember a first project. This kit comes with video tutorials for right and left-handed people, as well as a pre-started crochet piece, plastic eyes, stuffing, a needle, acrylic yarn, stitch marker, and a drawstring bag to keep everything together. $28.57 on Etsy.

Embroidery Kit Beginner

Needle masters and beginners alike can sit down with the embroidery kit for beginners for a relaxing, quiet activity that can be enjoyed by itself or while watching a movie or TV show. The kit comes with printed cotton fabric for the background, an embroidery needle, a wood embroidery hoop, embroidery floss, and printed instructions to guide the user from start to finish. This set produces a beautiful floral design that can be hung in an office, apartment, or child’s room and is a great way to get crafters using their hands to create. Starting at $32.73 on Etsy.

Floral Hoop Wreath Kit

The Floral Hoop Wreath Kit is a great gift for crafters who enjoy making their own home decor or decorating for different seasons. This kit comes with a 19-inch gold hoop that can be customized according to the user’s liking. Hoops can be decorated with eucalyptus, peonies, and roses, and the included wire cutters, floral wire, and floral tape help make it a sturdy wreath that can withstand the outdoor elements.  $ 34 on Adults & Crafts.

Mug Stand and Customizable Mugs Kit

Users can create their ideal coffee corner with this Mug Stand and Customizable Mugs Kit. This craft kit for adults comes with precut wood pieces, two mugs, a Sharpie, white paint, and black hooks for a completely blank slate. With the included Sharpie, users can write their own nicknames, a funny quote, or a term of endearment for someone else if giving it as a gift. Plus, the stand takes up little room on a counter and is a great way to keep the kitchen organized.   $34 on Adults & Crafts. 

DIY Goat Milk Soap Making Kit

Whether it’s made by one person or an entire DIY party, this DIY Goat Milk Soap Making Kit makes four 4-ounce bars of rich lather to keep the body hydrated and clean. It’s an excellent introductory kit for someone who has never made their own soap before, and the process can be done solo or with a group of crafters. From essential oils to oats and clay, all the ingredients needed to create the soap are included in this kit, as well as the recipe and instructions on how to put it together.  $34.99 on Etsy. 

DIY KIT- Watercolor Mr. & Mrs. Alpacas

Users won’t need to go to a workshop to learn how to watercolor thanks to this watercolor kit. Since painters don’t have to draw the outline of this watercolor, it makes the process much simpler and easy to finish. All users have to do is follow the provided instructions and color in the outlined alpacas with the built-in paint palette. It’s an excellent starter kit for beginners or a great way to involve friends and family in a group activity if you order more than one. The kit comes with instructions, a practice guide, a paint palette, a brush pen, and a pre-outlined image. $36.43 on Etsy.

Personalized DIY Kit, Mosaic Kit

This Personalized DIY Mosaic Kit can be completed alone or with a group, for recipients who like either group or solo activities. Users can create a completely custom coaster or trivet with the precut mosaic tiles in the color of their choosing for a maximum of five colors. The set comes with one 6-by-6-inch coaster or two 4-by-4-inch coasters, tiles, a sponge, gloves, grout, glue, and instructions on how to put the design together. It’s a great option for friends or families with an artistic side or who like to make handmade housewares.  $38 on Etsy. 

Woodburning DIY Craft Kit

It’s OK to play with fire with the Woodburning DIY Craft Kit, which lets users burn in their own designs on a piece of natural wood. The kit comes with the wood product of choice, plus a wood burning tool, practice wood, transfer paper, foam brush, gloss varnish, paint, and a paintbrush. Crafty adults can burn their names, a logo, a favorite quote, or another design to showcase at their next gathering. It’s a one-of-a-kind way for them to make their mark at home. $39 on Etsy. 

DIY Preserved Moss Frame Kit

For the nature lover who wants to bring the outdoors inside, the DIY Preserved Moss Frame Kit is a top-rated gift to give. Users can create their own masterpieces with the included moss, lichen, ferns, and flowers set inside a 10-inch by 10-inch pinewood frame. The setting can be customized to each crafter’s preference with the provided glue gun, and once finished, the piece of preserved art can be hung on a wall or displayed in a bookcase.   $45 on Uncommon Goods. 

Pixiss 16 Colors Acrylic Pour Paint Kit

The Pixiss 16 Colors Acrylic Pour Paint Kit is a terrific gift for the artistic friend who likes to explore new techniques on canvases, coasters, plaques, planters, and more. The paint-pouring technique can create endless unique pieces when the user mixes the included paint, silicone, and Floetrol. The colors blend through layers in a cup, and once the cup is tipped over on the canvas and lifted, the colors flow outward. Users can use this bundle to create artwork for the home or give as gifts to loved ones.   $47.99 on Amazon. 

Eco-friendly DIY Earring Kit

For the person in your life who loves to sport the latest accessories, this Eco-friendly DIY Earring Kit is a thoughtful gift that produces one-of-a-kind pieces. The kit is created for beginners or experienced crafters and comes with 26 cork fabric pieces in a wide range of shapes and styles. Other items, like earring hardware, metal embellishments, flat nose pliers and muslin bags, are also included to help make jewelry making a cinch. The kits also make for a great group activity, whether in-person or virtual. $48 on Etsy.

DIY Shea Butter Soap Making Kit

Soap is usually a staple in every household, and this DIY Shea Butter Soap Making Kit allows users to make their own with quality ingredients that won’t irritate the skin. The kit makes four 4-ounce bars of soap and provides a hands-on activity that can be done solo or with a group. It comes with everything users need to make the soap, including recipes and instructions, a soap mold, organic oats, fragrance, clay, and dried rose petals and buds. $49.99 on Etsy.

Scandinavian Candle Co. Luxury Soy Candle Making Kit

PROMOTED PICK Whether for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or Christmas, the candles created from the Luxury Soy Candle Making Kit for Adults make welcome gifts, no matter the occasion. This complete candle-making kit comes with detailed instructions on how to make handmade candles at home. From wax bags and dye blocks to fragrance oils and sleek jars, all the materials the user could possibly need are included in this set. The crafter can choose between sophisticated scents like lime, basil, and mandarin or wood sage and sea salt. $49.99 on Amazon.

Gifts $50 to $100

Elegance outlander cowl knit kit.

When temperatures start to drop and the air gets crisper, the Elegance Outlander Cowl Knit Kit provides the perfect opportunity to create a cozy, chunky cowl scarf to wear all season long. The kit is ideal for crafters with a basic skill level who have a spare weekend to spend knitting this sumptuous scarf. This set produces a one-size-fits-all scarf, and proceeds help support independent artisans, local farms, and fiber mills who helped create the yarn and the dye used to create the amethyst color. $54.95 on Amazon. 

Electomania DIY Canvas Painting Kit

Whether it’s used by serious artists or those who want to try their hand at something new, the Electomania DIY Canvas Painting Kit can be used by adults and kids as a way to exercise their creative minds. This canvas painting kit comes with three brushes, a set of acrylic paints, and a pre-printed textured canvas for a set that eliminates the hassle of buying or searching for specific materials. The guided numbers help beginners learn how to layer colors and shapes to produce a painting that’s worthy of a spot on the wall. $60 on Amazon.

DIY Miniature House: Cathy’s Flower House

Adults who have fond memories of playing with dollhouses growing up can channel their inner child with the DIY Miniature House: Cathy’s Flower House. Users can design and create their own room that acts as a 3D puzzle with tiny furniture and accessories. This kit specifically helps users bring a tiny greenhouse to life with wood, fabric, metal, paper, and real light fixtures with LED lights inside. The kit comes with all the tools needed to put the flower house together and includes glue, button cells, tweezers, pigment, and a brush. $61.36 on Etsy.

Watercolor Tutorial Step by Step

For crafty adults who also travel often, the Watercolor Tutorial Step by Step Art Painting Kit is a convenient way to pass the time in the car or on a long flight. The kit comes in a portable, protective box that can store the included art board, color palette, brush, guide booklet, transfer paper, design sheet, towel, and pencil. Once it’s complete, painters will be left with a vibrant floral and prickly pear cactus print that they can display in their homes to show off their skills. The kit offers a great way to practice watercolor painting for beginners or seasoned experts. $70 on Etsy.

Gifts $100 to $250

Seaan electric pottery wheel machine.

It may seem intimidating to create pottery at home, but the SEANN Electric Pottery Wheel Machine makes it an easy craft to complete from virtually anywhere. One can change the wheel speed easily thanks to its pedal and LCD touch-screen controls. The touch screen can be used even if users’ hands are messy or full of clay. Removable splash pans make it easy to clean, and the machine’s low noise and compact size make it easy to transport or use with a house full of other people. The wheel’s variable speeds allow users to switch from centering, trimming, and throwing like they’ve been spinning pottery for years.  $204.99 on Amazon. 

How to Choose the Best Craft Kits for Adults

To find the best craft kits for adults, you may want to consider a few factors before you start your online or in-person shopping. Once you’ve selected the person you’re shopping for, consider the following:

• What level crafter is the recipient? The kit you select may cater to a specific skill level, so it’s important to know if whom you’re shopping for is a beginner or an expert crafter.
• What type of crafts do they enjoy? If they prefer simpler and repetitive tasks like cross-stitching or felt needling, you won’t want to give them an acrylic paint set that they may not enjoy using.
• What is your price range? Once you identify your budget, you can look for specific gifts within that category to make shopping easier.

How to Get the Best Craft Kits for Adults Deals

If you’re looking for the best deals on craft kits for adults, you’ll need to look into online resources like Honey that will notify you when items you’ve been tracking are discounted and search the web for coupon codes. Honey is a simple yet savvy browser extension that tracks the prices of products for you, so you don’t have to do the heavy lifting yourself. Retailers such as Walmart and Target also offer price matching on items, so you can snag certain kits and other gifts at the lowest prices possible.

It’s also advised to look out for discounts around Black Friday or Cyber Monday, when retailers slash prices on items around the holidays. Even if you don’t plan on giving these craft kits for adults as Christmas gifts, you can stock up on items for a fraction of the cost that you can gift later.

Prices listed here were accurate at the time of publication on 9/14/2021.

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Simple 1,000+ Arduino Projects for Beginners

Sounds too much to be true, but with only 4 components and 4 simple sketch, you can build 1,024+ projects in just a day. believe it or not.

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You can’t screw up Arduino’s new DIY electronics kit

The $87 plug and make kit includes an arduino microcomputer, electronic components, and tutorials for building several iot devices..

By Andrew Liszewski , a senior reporter who's been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.

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Arduino’s new starter kit features electronic components that can be connected without having to know anything about soldering or wiring. It’s similar to LittleBits’ electronic building blocks that make it easy for kids to learn about electronics but targets an older audience of beginners who eventually aspire to do more with an Arduino.

The $87.36 Arduino Plug and Make Kit comes with an Arduino UNO R4 WiFi microcomputer featuring Bluetooth and its own built-in 12 x 8 LED matrix display, plus seven different Modulino components that can all be connected using cables that snap into one-way connector ports, ensuring nothing can be wired incorrectly.

The bundled Modulinos include an adjustable knob, a strip of dimmable LEDs, a movement sensor, a time-of-flight distance sensor, a buzzer, a thermometer and humidity sensor, and a set of three buttons. To help keep things organized, all of the components, including the Arduino, can be attached to a baseplate using included screws.

The Arduino Plug and Make Kit includes tutorials on how to use each component and step-by-step instructions on how to assemble them to build seven devices, such as a video game controller, a synthesizer, a touchless lamp, and an electronic hourglass timer.

The Plug and Make Kit is also compatible with all of the hardware and software in the Arduino ecosystem, including the Arduino Cloud platform, which allows users to share project ideas. Once those seven included projects are complete, they can find inspiration for their next creation.

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Kickstart your tech journey, with the new Arduino Plug and Make Kit!

Hey, creating an IoT device shouldn’t be rocket science. We believe technology is for everyone. That’s why we’ve developed the whole new, beginner-friendly Plug and Make Kit – the easiest way to get started with Arduino! 

Inside the box, you’ll find everything you need to create your first smart solution for everyday life . For example, you can build a fully functional timer, a weather forecast station, or even a game controller – in a single session . 

There are seven projects complete with step-by-step instructions ready to try (and dedicated tutorials on how to use individual components included): start wherever you like, follow your interests, and have fun with it ! 

• Weather Report: Never get caught in the rain again, with a visual reminder to take an umbrella when needed.
• Hourglass : Who needs an egg timer? Customize your own digital hourglass.
• Eco Watch : Make sure your plants thrive in the perfect temperature and humidity.
• Game Controller : Level up with your very own HID (human interface device) gamepad.
• Sonic Synth : Get one step closer to being a rockstar, DJ or sound engineer!
• Smart Lights : Set the mood with your very own smart lamp.
• Touchless Lamp : Control lights with a simple gesture.

Our hope is that the skills you learn and satisfaction you gain will fuel your tech journey in making for years to come, wherever your passions may take you. 

This is just the beginning

The components in the Plug and Make Kit can be used to come up with endless new applications – also swiftly integrating with our full ecosystem of hardware and software tools. 

We can’t wait to see the original ideas you will share, for new projects the community can try!

Build it in a snap, control it via the app!

For the Plug and Make Kit, we’ve developed a whole new hardware approach: components just connect together – no breadboard, jumper wires or soldering needed. 

Once you’ve built your device, you’ll find all the resources and support you may need to get going via the Arduino Cloud :

• Make progress, troubleshoot, or expand your project with step-by-step online guides .
• Save precious time and focus on bringing your next idea to life, by simply importing templates (pre-configured projects for quick device setup), freely available to turn your ideas into fully operational devices within minutes.
• Visualize data any way you wish, with unlimited dashboards, also on your smartphone.

Based on makers’ favorite, the UNO R4 WiFi

The Arduino UNO R4 WiFi features a powerful microcontroller with Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity, a Qwiic connector, a large LED matrix, and more. If you don’t fully understand what that all means for now, don’t worry: the UNO is the definition of ease of use , and its latest version is perfect for beginners and beyond.

Plug & play with Modulino® 

The Plug and Make Kit offers a collection of seven Modulino® sensors and actuators, all included in the box:

• Knob : for super-fine value setting
• Pixels : eight LEDs to shine bright or dim down – you choose!
• Distance : a time-of-flight proximity sensor to measure distances
• Movement : to perfectly capture movements like pitch, roll or tilt
• Buzzer : to compose your own alarm sounds or simple tunes
• Thermo : a sensor for both temperature and humidity
• Buttons : three buttons for quick user selection

Each Modulino simply connects via the UNO R4 WiFi’s onboard Qwiic connector: no breadboard, no soldering – and no wondering which side goes where, because the connector is polarized.

If you like the sense of accomplishment you get when things just click , you’ll love this : once you have a few nodes, you can keep your project looking neat by arranging everything on the Modulino Base structural frame. 

Connect to your passions

Whether you are new to making or want to share your passion with someone taking their first steps in this world, the Plug and Make Kit offers the easiest, most fun introduction to a world of possibilities where technology is open to all. 

Ready to put your hands on technology? The Plug and Make Kit can be purchased worldwide from the Arduino Store , as well as from official network of Arduino partners listed below:

• Farnell and Newark
• Switch Science
• Bastelgarage
• RobotStor e
• TinyTronics

North America

• Pitsco Education

Latin & South America

• AG Electronica
• Unit Electronics

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