Have you ever made a mistake soldering? Heard of solder wick but not sure how to use it? Or perhaps you’ve seen a solder sucker but not sure if it’s the right tool for the job. Join Kevin as he shows you show to remove solder.
Fernwood Design Day 2016
Every year, Fernwood School hosts a ‘Design Day’ for Year 9 students where external companies run workshops to show what they are doing in relation to D&T. This year, over 11 companies provided workshops including Dyson and Boots!
Introducing: Prototyping System for the BBC micro:bit
Break out all 21 pins of the BBC micro:bit and easily connect additional components using the new Prototyping System for the BBC micro:bit from Kitronik.
A Visit to Merchant Taylors' School
Last week, two members of Kitronik went down from our Headquarters in Nottingham down to run a workshop at Merchant Taylors’ School in London as a part of their Design Week held annually.
BETT Show 2016 Highlights
Last week, we were excited to be one of the three partners with the BBC for showcasing the BBC micro:bit at the BETT Show 2016.
Igloo Tutorial 4: Fading LED – Pulse Width Modulation
This tutorial demonstrates how to use an Igloo PICAXE wearable module to make the on-board LED blink on and off.
New Veneered MDF
Want to add a touch of class to your project? We’ve expanded our range of Veneered MDF and set up a separate category on our online shop so you can view the whole of our Veneered MDF all in one place.
Building the 1,000 BBC micro:bit Display
the creation of an amazing screen of BBC micro:bits. The screen measures 2.2m by 1.4m and comprises of over 1000 of the pocket sized coding devices which will soon be delivered to every year 7 pupil in the UK.
Options for Powering the BBC micro:bit
This Kitronik University Resource is a part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and explains the various options available for powering your BBC micro:bit.
Transferring a Program to the BBC micro:bit
After you’ve created your first program you’ll need to compile it and transfer it to the BBC micro:bit. This process is very simple, and if you follow our guide you’ll be up and running in no time.