Christmas is now just around the corner but there’s still plenty of time for making. Emma’s been back on the laser cutter to produce something for you to have a go at. All you’ll need is some acrylic and a Kitronik USB RGB LED strip.and you’re good to go.
Christmas 2021 Shutdown, Ordering, And Delivery Information
Christmas is now just a few weeks away and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. We’ve complied all of the facts and dates into a single list.
Kitronik Is Now An Official Raspberry Pi Reseller
We are very proud to announce that Kitronik is now an official Raspberry Pi reseller. From a customer and company viewpoint, this is a very exciting milestone for us. Whether you’re in a school, attending a code club, or you’re an at-home Maker, there is going to be plenty to be excited about in the near future.
First steps with the Raspberry Pi Pico and Thonny.
The Pico can be programmed in a number of languages. This guide is for MicroPython – a Python implementation for micro controllers, and uses the Thonny editor. This guide provides everything you need to know to get going with Pico and MicroPython.
How To Make Round USB RGB LED Lamp Cyber Punk Goggles
As the nights are getting longer and the evenings are darker, Emma shows you how to bring a futuristic glow back into your life with these fun Cyber Goggles! This is a more involved make, including soldering, deconstructing cables and some fun laser cutting.
Tech Talk – New Round USB Lamps – Thurs 18th November @ 10:30AM GMT
The team are back with another tech talk! This time we take a look at our two new round USB LED Lamps. Both lamps make a great platform for producing custom enclosures, at home or in the classroom. Join Emma & Kevin on YouTube, Thurs 18th November @ 10:30AM GMT, and have your questions questions answered live!
Tech Talk – Lesson in a box with Caroline Keep – Tues 19th October @ 11:30AM BST
It’s tech talk time, but not as you’ve known it! This time we have a special guest and we couldn’t be more excited! Joining Kevin and Alasdair this time will be award winning Teacher Caroline Keep, and the tech talk topic will be Lesson in a box.
Cat On The Moon Value Acrylic Edge Lit Sign – Halloween 2021
Happy Spooky Season everyone! Emma’s back with another edge-lit project for you all, using our brand new USB RGB LED Strip! We’ve made this from our clear value value range of cheap acrylic sheets but you can use whatever you have to hand. We’ve found that clear works best for these types of signs, especially when used with an RGB light source.
Tech Talk – Kitronik Air Quality Board for micro:bit – Tues 5th October @ 10:30AM BST
The live tech talk team are back with another installment of live chat. Join us on YouTube on the Tues 5th October @ 10:30AM BST for information and live Q&A. This time we’ll be taking a close look at the Kitronik Air Quality Board for micro:bit.
Laser Cut Sign for our New USB RGB LED Strip
With the release of a new LED strip, we have created a new casing to allow you to make edge-lit designs for it! This blog will cover the base itself, then the Retrowave-style edge lit design.