Microchip Insider Halloween Edition: Spooktacular Maker Projects ??

With Halloween upon us, we are excited to showcase some incredible maker projects that embody the spirit of creativity and innovation, all powered by Microchip products. These spooky, fun and downright impressive designs were crafted by talented makers and submitted to our Microchip Makes Instagram account (Follow us at @microchipmakes!). Take a look at what’s been brewing in the maker community.

Pumpkin Badge ?? by @facelesstech

Maker @facelesstech put a festive twist on soldering with a pumpkin-shaped kit. Powered by an ATtiny85, this fun project features two LEDs, a button and a coin cell battery, perfect for adding a touch of Halloween flair!

Light-Triggered Pumpkin PCB by MadLab

This DIY kit from MadLab is all about lighting up your Halloween. Using a PIC12F1840, it comes with 12 orange LEDs and plays a creepy laugh sound effect, bringing a glowing, spooky vibe to your decorations.

The Exorcist-Inspired Halloween Badge by GizmoLab

For fans of classic horror, GizmoLab created an ATtiny44A-based PCB badge inspired by The Exorcist. Complete with blinking yellow eyes, green accents and a piezo speaker that plays the film’s eerie theme, it’s sure to send chills down your spine.

Potion Bottle PCB Earrings by Tech2Wear

Add a little magic to your Halloween ensemble with these potion bottle-shaped earrings. Featuring ATtiny412-driven LEDs that imitate the look of bubbling potions make them a perfect accessory for a spooky night out.

?? BATtiny by FunAndGames

FunAndGames designed a bat-shaped PCB that’s as eerie as it is clever. Powered by an ATtiny13A, this small gadget has LED eyes that light up intermittently, making it perfect for stringing up as a haunting decoration.

?? Skull of Fate by @makeithackin and p1x317h13f

Designed by @makeithackin and p1x317h13f, the Skull of Fate is a SAM D21-driven interactive tarot card that adds a mystical touch to your badges. Featuring I2C host/client capabilities and a GPIO interface, this RFID card is a treat for any Halloween event.

Are you still itching for even more maker content? We just wrapped our participation at the annual U.S. Maker Faire, an event that brings together makers big and small, young and old, on Mare Island for a weekend of creativity and learning. Take a look at the highlight reel, here.

And for a daily dose of inspiring maker content featuring Microchip products, be sure to follow Microchip Makes on Instagram.

Have a hauntingly creative Halloween, and we’ll see you next time on the Microchip Insider LinkedIn newsletter.