Launch Your DIY Electronics Skills for the Holidays and Beyond

While the days after Thanksgiving, including Cyber Monday, are traditionally to flock to brick-and-mortar outlets or online sites to pick out holiday gifts, it is also a good time for DIY electronics hobbyists to plan to utilize their valuable skills to creates holiday gifts or decorations that family and friends can be proud of.

Design News has pulled some random videos for DIY electronics decorations and gifts, many of them using available Arduino or Raspberry Pi boards or modules. Check out the ideas below and start tinkering!

DIY Electronic LED Christmas Tree Kit - Gikfun 3D Xmas Tree

This video discusses a do-it-yourself LED Christmas tree.

DIY Arduino Controlled Xmas Lights

This video demonstrates how to build a DIY Arduino-controlled Christmas light system.

Arduino Wireless Weather Station Project

With the cold weather coming, why not build a weather station that can warn of inclement conditions, not only during the winter but all year-round. Check out this video.

More Arduino projects

You can view the top Arduino projects for 2024 in this video.

Arduino Aquarium light project

If you have an aquarium, this project will illuminate your pet fishes in ways a store-brought light can’t. View the video here.

Control Touch Display with Raspberry Pi

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This touch display will enable one to control home lights and other functions. Check out the video.

Raspberry Pi Magic Mirror

This innovative project from a female DIYer will provide a beautiful mirror for various tasks. View the video here.