MakeCrate

Closed.The website no longer loads. PitchBook lists the company as out of business as of May 2021.

What's in the box: A typical box held an Arduino-compatible project kit with electronic components for building and programming a small device, supported by online instructions.

MakeCrate is no longer operating: its website does not load, and the company is reported to have gone out of business in May 2021, so there is no way to subscribe or receive boxes. When it ran, MakeCrate was a US-based monthly subscription for people who wanted to learn electronics and programming by building things. Each box centered on a hands-on project using Arduino-compatible microcontroller boards and components, paired with online instructions that walked subscribers through wiring circuits and writing code. The idea was to build skills gradually, with later projects drawing on parts and knowledge from earlier ones. It suited teens and adults who preferred learning by doing over reading a textbook. Because the service has shut down, you should treat customer support, tutorials, and account access as unavailable, and you should not expect refunds or replacement parts. If you come across leftover MakeCrate kits for sale secondhand, check that all components are included and that the project instructions can still be found before buying. If you want a similar experience today, look at electronics and coding kit subscriptions that are currently operating, and confirm pricing, shipping, and cancellation terms directly with those companies before committing.