Electronics and technology are such a huge part of our lives, but there are plenty of people out there who have no idea they work. If you handed them some components, a PCB, and a soldering iron and told them to build something, you’ll be met with a blank stare. Let’s try to change that!
More people need to become hackers and makers. Not only is it a great hobby, but it’s extremely useful too. For the people in your life who have yet to join the cause, there’s the HIDIOT Gift Pack.
This pocket-sized electronics board is designed for absolute beginners and helps them build their own small computer from the components up while also learning all about how it works. The seller also includes detailed documentation that assumes no prior experience, but offers a lot of educational value.
Once it’s built, there are sample projects to try out so you can expand upon its usefulness. The concept was inspired by a maker named Steve who built a lot of Arduino projects and found that going from breadboards to PCBs was a big leap.
He wanted to help people go from one to the other without the need for CAD tools or custom PCBs. His grandmother at the time was fighting cancer, so he used to talk to her about the project and use it as a way to keep her focused on the future. There’s even a dedication to her on the back of the board.
