Fluted Polypropylene, also known as Corrugated Plastic & Correx, is a formidable material that you may be unfamiliar with. We intend to shed some light on it and show you why it is so useful. Get up to speed in less time than it takes to drink your coffee!
Tech Talk – Kitronik Air Quality Board for Pico – Thurs 31st March @ 10:30AM BST
The Kitronik tech team are back with another tech-filled talk! This time we take a look at our new Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board for Pico. The board is an all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Online Tutorial – Pico Smart Air Quality Board – Buzzer, Buttons and ZIP LEDs
The Smart Air Quality board for Raspberry Pi Pico has two buttons which can be used as inputs to control the program which is running. There is also a buzzer, which is great for adding audio output to projects. We are going to introduce both of these in this section of the tutorial.
Online Tutorial – Pico Smart Air Quality Board – Data Logging
One of the main functions the Pico Smart Air Quality Board is designed for is data capture and logging. In this tutorial we will be taking that information and saving it to a file on the Pico.
Online Tutorial – Pico Smart Air Quality Board – Analogue Input and Output Control
Learn how to connect, control and monitor external sensors to the Kitronik Air Quality Data-logging Board for the Raspberry Pi Pico. This guide contains a full description of the process and code required.
Creating Shades In Laser Engraving Using ‘Scan Gap’
Emma shows you how to get more from laser engraving with Scan Gap Engraving is a medium that relies heavily on contrast between the base material and engraved surface. I’ve been looking to find ways to use the settings artistically and so far, I have found the most artistic possibility with the “scan gap” function.
Kitronik Are Going To Bett 2022 – See You There?
Bett 2022 is almost here! It seems like an eternity since we were last there, but it’s back and Kitronik are going! Are you? It will be held in ExCeL London and will deliver three days of non stop inspiration between 23-25 March.
Pepper’s Ghost – Using “Holograms” in your makes!
Exploring interesting concepts from various areas of design and technology is one of the best things about making new projects. Today, Emma pulls inspiration from Victorian theatres and Theme Park dark rides to make a tiny demonstration of the Pepper’s Ghost effect!
Automating Paper Automata with the :CREATE Simple Servo Board for micro:bit
We recently launched the Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board for BBC micro:bit, and Emma wasted no time in putting together three great resources for it. We’ve included all three resources below, with all of the files needed and step by step instructions for each.
Kitronik Materials Spring Update Flyer 2022
We’ve now completed work on our spring materials update flyer and it is ready for download. Designed to go along side our most recent full 2021-2022 catalogue, it contains everything that has been added or changed since the catalogue was released.