The Clippable detector board gives the ability to add sensory inputs to the BBC micro:bit. Within this blog, the Clippable Detector board will be used with the simple robotics kit to make it more versatile. Using phototransistor detectors it is possible to detect a line, light and objects. Find out more…
Kitronik at Bett 2023, 29-31 March 2023, Stand NQ39
On 29-31 March 2023, Bett is back at ExCel London and we’re going (Stand – NQ39), are you? Three days of inspiring connections, content, and product discovery. Bringing together brilliant educators from across the globe. Tickets are free and the deadline for ordering your free tickets is 17th March. Find out more…
Materials Tech Talk – Living Hinges – Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore living hinges. They’ll discuss what they are, how to make them, and the materials that they recommend to use them with. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT to watch it live.
How to make a simple Valentines Lamp with a Candle Effect LED
This February 14th, light up your loved one’s life a little with a fun floral lantern make! Follow along with Emma’s instructions and make your own. As always, we provide the design as a free download. Learn how…
Materials Tech Talk – Joinings, Fixings & Adhesives – Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with the first materials themed tech talk of 2023. Join (sorry…) Emma and Dominic as they explore different ways of joining materials together. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT to watch it all go down live.
Valentines 2023 Inspiration Customising Our Laserables Collection
Valentines is a great time for custom gifts. Putting the effort into making something can really show someone how much they mean to you. In this blog, Emma provides you […]
micro:bit Multitasking with MakeCode
In this blog we are going to look at how we can multitask on the BBC micro:bit with MakeCode. In our example we used the Kitronik HaloHD to visually indicate the micro:bit running two different tasks at the same time. Learn more…
Kitronik Bluetooth Control App – How to Guide
At Kitronik we have recently released a Google Play Store app called Kitronik Bluetooth Control. This Android app allows you to control a Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy over Bluetooth. In this blog we will learn how to code and setup your micro:bit to be controlled using the app. Learn more…
How to Manage Packages for Pico in Thonny
In this guide we are going to look at how you can use the package manager in Thonny to download the libraries for Kitronik products directly onto your Raspberry Pi Pico.
Making an Enclosure for the USB Rechargeable Torch Kit
One of our newest products is the Kitronik USB Rechargeable Torch Kit: a through-hole soldering kit designed to charge fast and provide a fun design challenge. We have made this simple enclosure for you to use as a jumping-off point for your own design or perhaps just for some inspiration! Learn how…