Microchip Makes Community: Your Destination for Innovation
Dive into a world of creativity and innovation where makers, hobbyists and professionals come together to bring ideas to life. Our exclusive webinars, hands-on courses and a wealth of resources tailored for the maker community. Discover cutting-edge tools, product demonstrations and reference designs that empower you to solve industry challenges and explore new horizons. Connect with fellow makers, share your projects and get inspired by the ingenuity around you. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a DIY enthusiast, Microchip Makes is your ultimate hub for learning, collaboration and innovation. Join now and start making your mark on the future.
Resources for the Maker Support
With a long legacy of innovation, we’re committed to empowering innovators by providing powerful, versatile microcontrollers (MCUs) and development tools that foster experimentation and creativity. Through our close collaboration with the maker community and organizations like Arduino®, Adafruit®, SparkFun® and MikroElekronika (MikroE), we bring accessible, high-quality resources to every level of creator, transforming possibilities into reality.
Our Partners in the Maker Space
Our valued partners in the maker community, including trusted names like Arduino, Adafruit, SparkFun and MikroE. Together, we provide makers of all experience levels with the tools and resources needed to bring their ideas to life, reinforcing our shared commitment to accessible, high-quality technology for innovation and learning.
Adafruit
Adafruit provides extensive resources and tutorials, making it easy for beginners and experts alike to dive into electronics and coding. Adafruit’s platform fosters innovation and education, empowering makers to bring projects to life and helping grow the DIY tech ecosystem worldwide. Start developing your Machine Learning Solutions with development platforms developed in a partnership between Microchip and Adafruit.
Arduino
Through our longstanding relationship with Arduino, we help fuel the global maker movement with MCUs that support easy-to-use, open-source hardware and software. Our SAM and AVR® MCUs, for example, bring new levels of functionality and versatility to Arduino boards, empowering creators around the world. We offer microcontrollers used by Arduino to create their boards for makers and DIYers.
SparkFun
Together with SparkFun, we share a passion for educating and empowering makers. SparkFun’s extensive catalog features Microchip-powered development boards and accessories that provide limitless opportunities for inventors and hobbyists alike to bring their projects to life, no matter their experience level. Explore industry-leading development tools for the PIC® architecture and AVR® microcontrollers offered by SparkFun.
MikroE
We partner with MikroE to offer a broad range of click boards and development tools, leveraging our extensive lineup of microcontrollers. MikroE's versatile and modular boards allow makers to explore new ideas rapidly and expand their technical skills, making innovation more accessible than ever. Discover a variety of Microchip-enabled Mikroe development tools.
Microchip Makers Movement
Microchip Makers Movement and explore the exciting world of innovation and creativity. we empower makers with cutting-edge tools, educational resources and a vibrant community. From inspiring webinars and hands-on courses to innovative product demonstrations, we have the resources you need to bring your ideas to life and solve industry challenges. Discover endless possibilities at your fingertips and become a part of the maker revolution today.
This exciting webinar series focuses on the maker community and what we are doing to support this vibrant and creative community. This series will cover topics such as our new evaluation boards, Arduino support in our MCU development ecosystems and other topics of interest to all the makers out there. Hosted by Bob Martin, our Wizard of Make, this series brings you information about all the projects, resources and product portfolios that we offer to support the maker community. Each episode will be presented live and will be filled with cool maker content, leaving time for audience Q&A.
Elevate your skills with Microchip University. Our dedicated courses and training programs are designed to empower makers with the knowledge and tools needed to innovate. Dive into hands-on learning, explore cutting-edge technologies and connect with industry experts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, Microchip University has something for everyone. Start your journey today and turn your ideas into reality.
Welcome to the Lab Series
Immerse yourself in captivating product demonstrations, detailed overviews, and innovative reference designs—all brought to life in an inspiring, maker-style lab studio designed to fuel your creativity. Discover a world of groundbreaking technology and creative solutions, showcasing the latest in cutting-edge innovations.
This playlist is your gateway to mastering advanced tools, exploring revolutionary concepts, and finding inspiration for your next big idea.
Your Questions Answered: The Ultimate Microchip Forum Awaits
Explore our vibrant community forum where makers, engineers and other enthusiasts share ideas, troubleshoot and collaborate. Dive into discussions on innovative projects and get inspired to create your own.
Get Inspired With AVR Freaks® Forum Community Projects
Dive into engaging discussions, get answers from experts and share your experiences with our legacy AVR MCU-based projects. The AVR Freaks forum is the perfect place for makers and engineers to collaborate and innovate.
Maker Faire 2024
Relive the excitement from Maker Faire 2024. Attendees explored hands-on experiences, including our innovative Claw Machine and Neopixel Arcade. These interactive demos captivated audiences, showcasing creativity and technology in action. Visit our Maker Faire web page to stay connected and discover what new experiences we’ll unveil at Maker Faire 2025.
Stay Inspired With Microchip Makes on Social Media
myMicrochip members have access to our engineers and developers who will help you find products, provide virtual technical support, connect you to an authorized design partner or help with general questions about your project.
