We’ve created some custom servo blocks for the PXT editor that anyone can use and that make the job of coding as quick and as painless as possible. Find out how to use them.
Controlling 3 Servos With The Servo:Lite board
In this resource for the Servo:Lite board we are going to cover how you can ‘hack’ the board to facilitate the driving of three servos.
The June 2017 Update Design & Technology Flyer
The Kitronik June 2017 D&T update flyer is now out and it’s choc full of great new products! If you don’t yet have your hard copy; we’ve also put it online for your convenience, access it anytime, anywhere and on any device that has an internet browser.
Using PWM with the Kitronik Motor Driver Board
Way back when we first released our Motor Driver Board the microbit Block Editor only allowed digital write on the pins we used for controlling motors. This meant that motors had to be full on or off. Thanks to an update in the PXT editor you can now use PWM to control the motors and therefore the speed of your buggy.
The May 2017 Update Design & Technology Flyer
The Kitronik May 2017 D&T update flyer is now out! If you don’t yet have your copy; we’ve also put it online for your convenience, access it anytime, anywhere and on any device that has an internet browser.
Free CPD Simple Robotics With The BBC microbit
We are pleased to announce details of our second CPD Teacher training evening wich will cover simple programmable robotics with the BBC microbit. The event is open, and free, to Teachers and CAS members only.
Doctor Who and the BBC microbit
From Monday 24th April, Doctor Who will be taking over schools across the UK in a special Doctor Who and the BBC microbit mission… The Daleks want to destroy the universe with a Reality Bomb and the Doctor needs your help if there’s to be any chance of stopping them!
Announcing the micro:bit Give Shop
This week the micro:bit Foundation launched the micro:bit Give Shop – a way you can help change the lives of disadvantaged children around the world by helping them learn to code and invent with the micro:bit.
New Products For Your Projects
We’ve sourced a very mixed bag of five new products that might provide just what you need to add the finishing touches to the project in question. The following new products are all in stock and available to order from us via our website now.
Kitronik Are Going To The Maker Faire UK In April
Maker Faire UK is the greatest show (and tell) on Earth and we’re excited to be exhibiting! Taking place on Saturday 01 – Sunday 02 April 2017 at Life Science Centre in Newcastle, it’s a two-day family-friendly festival of invention and creativity.