If you’ve got an engineer boyfriend who thinks a good idea of time is soldering wires and solving equations, don’t worry we’ve got you covered! If he has already built his dream computer, has a calculator more expensive than your rent and more screwdrivers than you have fingers and toes what’s left to buy him for his birthday? Turns out quite a lot!
Whether he’s a mechanical mastermind or a software sorcerer, here’s 10 perfect Amazon gifts for your engineer boyfriend that will make him love you (and his gadgets) even more.
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Starter Set – When you say raspberry he’s probably not thinking fruity desserts.
If your guy is the type who gets excited over tiny computers, the Raspberry Pi 4 is like giving him an entire playground of tech possibilities.
He can build a home server, automate your house into a smart home, or just tinker for hours while you finally binge that Netflix show in peace.
As a bonus: he might even automate chores, so maybe he’ll clean up his workspace this time? Maybe….
This is a great starter kit with everything needed for a beginner engineer to ease in, whilst pros can just pack it all together and connect to infinite possibilities of tech.
Anker Power Core Portable Charger – Because an engineer without power is like a phone at 1%, not able to do much!
Let’s face it, your engineer boyfriend probably has more gadgets than pairs of undies. Keep him and his devices fully powered up with this compact, yet mighty portable charger. Whether he’s working on the go or just playing mobile games under the table at the bar, he will never have to worry about battery life again.
This one is compatible with iphones, galaxy phones and other usb charging brands. With 5000 mAh of power and a remarkably small tube design, it’s a great bit of kit that can fit in his pocket.
He might even stop stealing all your chargers!
Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron – For when he needs a break from real-world engineering, he can get stuck into Lego engineering.
He may build things for work but when it comes to fun LEGO is probably on his list. This Bugatti Technic kit is intricate, so even an engineer will break a sweat. Plus now you have an excuse for him to clear out the old Lego sets and upgrade.
It’s a pricey gift but will keep him busy for quite some time because the details are intricate and he will need to pay close attention. Just be prepared for a long monologue about how gearboxes and car suspension works.
Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron – Exclusive Collectible Lego car set
Magnetic Wristband For Tools – Turn your boyfriend into a human magnet.
Engineers love their tools, but they’re also notorious for losing them. With this magnetic wristband, he can keep screws, nails, and small tools right on his arm—so he’ll never have to stop mid-project to hunt for a missing bolt again.
He might even start referring to himself as “Magneto” just nod along and laugh.
Affordable and practical, this makes for a great small gift for any DIYer, engineer or builder boy.
Digital Calliper – Precision is key, especially in relationships!
For the boyfriend who insists that everything needs to be measured to the millimetre, this digital calliper is a gift from the gods. It’s accurate, fast and perfect for when he wants to measure just about everything…(yes even that!).
From bolts to boards, he’ll be checking tolerances around the house and maybe even measuring his love for you – we’re sure that’s 100%
Made from stainless steel, with an easy read gauge and metric conversion this calliper, comes with a spare battery so he won’t miss an measurement!
Louisware Electronic Digital Vernier Calliper – Stainless Steel professional measuring kit
Arduino Uno R3 – For the boyfriend who can’t stop coding, even for fun, the Arduino is the ultimate gift for a guy who loves circuits and code.
Whether he’s building a robot, smart home device or a …Well let’s be honest probably something you won’t understand he will enjoy diving into endless electronics projects with this kit.
The only thing is, with tutorials included he will want you to learn to code too – so you can give it a try!
Arduino R3 Uno Kit – With power supply module, servo monitor, expansion board and more
Ifixit Pro Tech Toolkit – Engineers think they can fix everything, and often with a little tinkering they actually can!
Why pay for phone repairs when your boyfriend can fix it all. With this pro-level toolkit from Ifixit, he will have all the tools he needs to tackle tech repairs like a pro.
Whether dismantling a phone or poking around at the back of the TV this kit has all sorts of useful tools for delicate work.
‘Before too long he will be ‘upgrading’ your laptop without permission – let’s just hope it all works out!
Ifixit Pro Tech Toolkit with 64 bits, screwdriver and other tools for device repair
The Engineer’s Wife Novel – OK maybe he is all about maths and physics but sometimes it’s nice to remind engineers that there’s more to life than tools and building.
This historical novel is based on the life of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman behind the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s got engineering, love and history so you can both get something out of it.
This is actually a really lovely story, from heart to hearts to cable construction who knew bridges could be so romantic?
A devoted wife, an exceptional woman and an American Hero, powerfully relevant today and you’ll never look at that bridge in the same way again.
A perfect reminder that engineers can have love lives too!
3D printer for resin – Let your man print his own…Everything!
Let’s be real: nothing screams ‘engineer fantasy’ like a 3D printer.
Your boyfriend will be able to design and print parts for his projects (or random trinkets he swears you’ll love). He’ll spend hours printing out keychains, coasters, and mini versions of himself.
And hey, you’ll never have to go to a store for small plastic items again—he’ll just print them for you!
This slick looking bit of kit is a popular one and most are up, running and making models within a few hours.
Wood Carving Kit – For a man good with his hands, somethings it’s worth testing out a new skill.
This wood carving kit, is a great way to learn whittling, once complete you have a beautiful carved wooden bird and a good idea of where you want to go next when it comes to carving wood.
It’s a skill that takes a bit of work, but something any engineer good with his hands should be able to take to quickly and efficiently. He will love knowing that any piece of wood could become his new muse.
We’re sure these gift ideas will have him geeking out and thanking you profusely (in binary probably) but let us know how the birthday goes and what other cool gifts he got on the big day.
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