Looking for the perfect gift for the DIY tech enthusiast in your life? Our Best Tech Gifts for DIY Geeks roundup covers must-have gadgets, tools, and kits to fuel their creativity, projects, and repair endeavors.
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A Sturdy Soldering Station
Weller 70 Watt Digital Soldering Station
$115 $153 Save
$38A soldering iron is every DIY techie’s best friend, and this digital soldering station from Weller is a great friend made from quality components. It’s perfect for any kind of electronic-related tinkering. The bundle includes a 70W soldering iron along with a station and a safety rest for the iron.
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A Cool-Looking Mechanical Keyboard Kit
Neo80 Keyboard Kit
If you know a DIY fan who’s also into mechanical keyboards, a DIY mechanical keyboard kit is the way to go. The keyboard in question is one of the best custom mechanical keyboards out there, the Neo80, a stunning TKL design with impressive sound. You can gift them the keyboard assembly and let them pick the switches and keycaps.
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A DIY Shell Swap Kit for Steam Deck Owners
eXtremeRate Custom Faceplate Back Plate for Steam Deck
$29 $36 Save
$7There’s no better DIY-friendly Steam Deck accessory than a replacement shell. Shell replacement can be a great afternoon DIY project that’s fun and not too complex. Just ask the recipient which color they prefer because eXtremeRate Steam Deck custom shells come in eight different color flavors.
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An Arduino Starter Kit for Learning DIY Electronic Projects
ELEGOO Mega R3 Project
$53 $66 Save
$13Know someone who wants to get into DIY electronic projects and programming? Get them this Mega R3 Arduino Starter Kit from ELEGOO. It’s got everything a newbie might need to learn about Arduino, is suitable for all ages, and comes with dozens of interactive lessons and projects to work on!
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A Raspberry Pi For Seasoned DIY Geeks
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Seasoned DIY techies are always looking for their next DIY project, so getting them a brand new Raspberry Pi 4 might spark an idea for their next project said Raspberry Pi will be the heart of! This model is a beefier Raspberry 4 variant with 4 GB of memory, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth that’s perfect both for simple and more involved projects.
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A Versatile 3D Printer
ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro FDM 3D Printer
$199 $250 Save
$513D printing is all the rage right now with the DIY techie audience making this 3D printer a standout gift for any DIY geek. The ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer is a great present for someone who’s into 3D printing but wants to move to a mid-range printer that can print more than simple designs that can measure up to 8.85 x 8.85 x 11in.
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A Pack of Smart Plugs For Fledgling Smart Home Geeks
Kasa HS103P4 Power Plug 4-Pack
$20 $30 Save
$10The Kasa Smart Plug bundle that comes with four smart plugs is a great starting point for every DIY fan thinking about embarking on a quest to make their home smart. You get them the cornerstone and they will build the rest themselves!
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A Gadget Repair Kit
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Every DIY geek should have a gadget repair kit and the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit is the best there is, coming from a company at the heart of the right to repair movement. The kit includes a 64 precision bit driver set, tweezers, flex extension, opening tools, and an anti-static wristband. It’s perfect for disassembling and repairing computers, phones, tablets, and gaming gadgets.
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A Handy Electrical Test Kit
Klein Tools Electrical Test Kit
$94 $119 Save
$25Another tool that should be part of every DIY geek’s belt is a digital multimeter. The electrical test kit from Klein Tools ups the ante and marries a digital multimeter with a voltage tester and a circuit breaker finder, creating a one-stop shop for DIY electrical repairs.
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A Lego Technic Kit for Junior DIY Geeks
LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 42138 Building Toy Set (544 Pieces)
$40 $50 Save
$10LEGO Technic kits have been always popular with the kids who like not only to pull stuff apart but also to build new things. The LEGO Technic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a perfect gift for junior DIY geeks who are into fast cars and racing.
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Another LEGO Technic Kit Because They’re So Cool
Lego Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Advanced Building Kit
$80 $100 Save
$20If the junior DIY geek is more into space and exploration, the LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance might be a better fit. It’s made of more than 1,000 pieces, can be controlled remotely, and includes suspension making it capable of moving across uneven surfaces.
What to Look for in DIY Gifts for Techies?
The most important thing to remember is to look for tech-related gifts that require the giftee to invest some time and effort in to enjoy them fully. A fully assembled mechanical keyboard can be a nice gift if they’re into mech boards, but gifting them a keyboard assembly kit that usually comes with everything aside from switches and keycaps will let them build the keyboard themselves, resulting in a cool DIY project they can spend a couple of afternoons working on.
Tools and repair kits are also great gifts for DIY-first techies in your life. A quality digital multimeter, soldering iron, digital caliper, or multi-tool will always be used by someone who likes repairing their stuff. Just be sure to ask them, or their friends and family, what they need beforehand to know what to look for. Lastly, a piece of tech that can give them means or a reason to embark on their next DIY project can be a great gift idea that can spark their curiosity and beget a new passion. For example, a smart light starter kit could drive your DIY geek to smarten their entire home, and gifting them a LEGO set could introduce them to a new DIY-friendly hobby they can enjoy in years to come.
