Découpage, according to Prima (link), is a craft which “involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object and then coating the pictures and the object with layers of varnish.” Follow Emma’s instructions and make a stylishly lo-fi custom clock face with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms. Make now…
How to make a Shadow Box Dinosaur with Value acrylic and LED strips
An easy way to explore topics in a more memorable format is by including them in a craft project! Our example is a dinosaur, though of course you can choose any topic. Learn how to make a Shadow Box Dinosaur with Value acrylic and LED strips. Make now…
Make a Four-Compartment Stationery Holder with Value Acrylic
Emma brings you a makes that will brighten a desk space and keep things orderly. Follow along below with three extremely simple laser cut makes, using our awesomely budget-friendly Cheap […]
Make an Edge Lit Flower with our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards – An ideal gift for Mum
Create that perfect gift for mum, using one of our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards. This layered light effect display will look great on the mantle piece. Grab the file, follow Kev’s guide, and make your own. Please share pics of your makes with us on social media. Find out more…
Announcing the Kitronik Arcade for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade
Kitronik are proud to announce the release of the Kitronik Arcade for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade. Develop your coding skills with the new standard in all-in-one handheld gaming for the micro:bit! Find out more…
How to Make a USB LED Strip Kit Desk Lamp by Neve Spurr
This handy little desk lamp has been designed and created in the classroom by year 8 student Neve Spurr from Carlton-Le-Willows School, Nottingham. Using our USB LED Strip Kit, some value acrylic and a few bits of wood, she has developed a desk lamp that can tick off a number of requirements from the UK curriculum.
Create a custom surround for the Temperature Module
Keep an eye on the temperature using one of our temperature modules and some Green Cast® acrylic. With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect make for the laser cutter. Follow Kev’s, our designer/illustrator, simple step by step guide to create a cheery plant in its plant pot, monitoring the changing weather.
Simple Keyring Makes for Teachers – Classroom Friendly Projects
These keyrings are a great cost-effective and time-light project that will make for a great classroom activity. We won’t be presenting you a step-by-step as usual, since these are fairly self-explanatory and based around the iterative design process. All design files are freely downloadable. Find out more…
Getting to grips with the Kitronik Klaw, BBC micro:bit, and MakeCode!
For the budding Roboteer, learning how to add and control actuators is a key skill. In this guide, we are going to take a look at our servo driven Klaw actuator and show you how to control it via code. Find out more…
Kitronik Spring 2024 Design and Technology Update Flyer
The new Kitronik Spring Update flyer Design & Technology update flyer 2023 is now complete and ready for download! It contains everything that has happened in our materials/coding/kits categories since the full catalogue was released. Download a PDF copy today!