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Granted, these recommendations are a little beyond the "gift" price zone, so you should probably get a suggestive "nod" from the recipient before committing. With that said, this is the gear that will get used more than anything else. They are genuinely useful tools that seasoned makers would be delighted and impressed to own. Call us if you need help choosing one of these.
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  1. HFX888DX-61BY-3
    Hakko FX888DX Soldering Station
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    1 Review
    SKU: HFX888DX-61BY Brand: Hakko
    The next iteration of our go-to soldering iron! The same high quality you would expect from Hakko, now with an upgraded interface.
    $319.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $303.95 AUD, inc GST
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    11 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  2. SS102010611-1
    XIAO ESP32S3 for Meshtastic & LoRa
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    3 Reviews
    SKU: SS102010611 Brand: Seeed Studio
    This thumb-sized LoRa dev kit, featuring the XIAO ESP32S3 and Wio-SX1262 LoRa module, is an ideal starter kit for Meshtastic and LoRa/LoRaWAN projects. Supporting WiFi, BLE, and LoRa, it includes a built-in power management chip and can be extended via IIC, UART, and other GPIO interfaces, with compatibility for Arduino development.
    $21.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $20.41 AUD, inc GST
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    5 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  3. GB-3209-0004-0001-3
    Recon Chassis Kit
    SKU: GB-3209-0004-0001 Brand: goBilda
    The Recon Chassis Kit is a low-profile, super rugged chassis. Whether you want to mount a camera and headlights to explore a crawl space,...
    $639.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $607.95 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  4. Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Starter Kit
    Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Starter Kit
    SKU: CE10128 Brand: Raspberry Pi

    The best way to get started on your Pi 5 journey with this ready-to-go bundle, just BYO monitor and peripherals!

    $326.82 AUD, inc GST

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  5. M5StickC PLUS2 DIY Smart Watch Kit
    M5StickC PLUS2 DIY Smart Watch Kit
    SKU: CE10063 Brand: M5Stack
    Transform your DIY projects with the M5StickC PLUS2 Smart Watch Kit, featuring a 240x135 LCD display, ESP32 chip, 6-axis IMU, and digital microphone, plus LEGO-compatible accessories for versatile wearable development and IoT applications.
    $60.80 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $56.54 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  6. Rigol DS-1054Z Oscilloscope
    Rigol DS-1054Z Oscilloscope
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    42 Reviews
    SKU: DS1054Z Brand: Rigol Guides (4)
    The Rigol DS1054Z, now stocked in Australia, represents a remarkable breakthrough in price and performance in general purpose 4 channel digital storage oscilloscopes.
    $714.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $686.35 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 3 to 9 day lead time
  7. Raspberry Pi 500+ (Keyboard Only)
    Raspberry Pi 500+ (Keyboard Only)
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    100% of 100
    2 Reviews
    SKU: CE10256 Brand: Raspberry Pi Guides (3)

    Add RGB, mechanical switches, 16GB of RAM and an in-built 256GB SSD pre-loaded with the latest Raspberry Pi OS to the well-loved Pi 500.

    $337.00 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $328.05 AUD, inc GST
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    8 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  8. WRL-27543-1
    RTL-SDR Blog V4 USB Dongle with Dipole Antenna Kit
    SKU: WRL-27543 Brand: Sparkfun
    The RTL-SDR Blog V4 is an upgraded version of the popular software-defined radio (SDR) dongle, offering improved performance and additional features over...
    $164.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $150.10 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  9. SS114993369-1
    SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E for Meshtastic
    SKU: SS114993369 Brand: Seeed Studio
    An easy to use meshtastic device. Multi-Protocol Support: Featuring nRF52840 and LR1110, it supports Bluetooth 5.0, Thread, Zigbee, and LoRa, ensuring compatibility with a wide…
    $96.70 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $89.93 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 10 day lead time
  10. Official Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Kit (8GB)
    Official Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Kit (8GB)
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    7 Reviews
    SKU: CE09890 Brand: Raspberry Pi

    Everything you need to build a Raspberry Pi 5 desktop computer! Just BYO monitor.

    $262.95 AUD, inc GST
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    62 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  11. iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
    iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
    SKU: TOL-15255 Brand: Sparkfun
    Having a broken phone or electronics device stinks, whether it's a screen going out, a cable becoming unplugged, or even a more severe issue that will cost you more...
    $264.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $241.10 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  12. Devastator Tank Mobile Platform (Metal DC Gear Motor)
    Devastator Tank Mobile Platform (Metal DC Gear Motor)
    Rating:
    87% of 100
    3 Reviews
    SKU: ROB0128 Brand: DFRobot
    The Devastator tank platform is constructed from high strength aluminium alloy and is extremely solid and durable. Due to the popularity of this platform we have released a new and improved version 2 that includes the following features:
    $159.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $145.55 AUD, inc GST
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 12 day lead time
  13. PanaVise Standard - 301
    PanaVise Standard - 301
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    2 Reviews
    SKU: CE04480 Brand: PanaVise
    The original standard PanaVise is a tough vise that provides a super firm grip on anything you place in the clamps.
    $114.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $106.90 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  14. Saleae Logic 8
    Saleae Logic 8
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    3 Reviews
    SKU: LOGIC8 Brand: Saleae Guides (3)
    Get precise and versatile signal analysis with Saleae Logic8 - a compact, high-performance logic analyzer with 8 simultaneous channels for digital and analog signals. With search, annotation, and sharing features, it's a must-have tool for makers and DIY enthusiasts. Works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Buy now and take your DIY projects to the next level!
    $869.00 AUD, inc GST
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th
  15. ADA5427-1
    Bangle.js v2 - Hackable Javascript Smart Watch
    SKU: ADA5427
    Bangle.js 2 is an open, hackable smartwatch. With a sunlight-readable always-on screen, 4-week battery life, complete flexibility, and complete control of...
    $359.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $341.95 AUD, inc GST
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Dec 30th

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