Christmas is almost here and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. Thank you for supporting Kitronik through 2024, and we look forward to working with you all in 2025! Find out more…
Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2024-2025
We hope everyone had a great summer and that you’re ready for the year ahead. We hope to get your year off on the right foot with our brand new Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2024-2025. It’s now out and is also available as a PDF digital download. Find out more and get yours now…
Making a Cottage Nightlight from Finnpappe/Finnboard
This night light brings a quaint cottagecore twist to any bedside table, casting unique shadows and shifting gently through colours. Follow Emma’s’ steps to make your own – we think it’d be a great classroom project in particular! Find out more!
Kitronik went to the CSTA Annual Conference 2024 in Vegas
Last week, 16th – 19th July, Jasleen joined our good friends from OKdo and headed to Las Vegas for the CSTA Annual Conference 2024. She got to speak to lots of Computer Science teachers, mostly about the micro:bit, and gained a little insight into how the subject is taught in the US, and made a lot of new friends! Find out more!
Using the micro:bit edge-connector with MakeCode Arcade
Full micro:bit edge connector support has now been added to the MakeCode Arcade editor. To highlight this, Jake from our Dev team has put together a code example to demonstrate the functionality of the micro:bit IO under Makecode Arcade. The demonstration involves a modification of the “jumpy platformer” example. Learn how…
Making an E-Textiles safety LED Dog Collar in the Classroom
Safety is a great concept to build a project around. It Lends itself beautifully to some very engaging Lesson Objectives in a classroom environment. This is why we are bringing […]
Lo-Fi Découpage with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms
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…