D&T in primary and secondary school is currently facing many challenges including teacher recruitment, reducing curriculum time and decreasing GCSE entries.
Featuring: NTU Fuzzy Circuits – LED Jacket
Last February, some first-year Art & Design Students at Nottingham Trent University showed some of their latest creations using Kitronik’s own Electro-Fashion range. As a part of their course, each student had to design and make a sewable electronic circuit as a practical application.
Derby Mini Maker Faire 2015
Time has flown by since we were at last years’ Derby Mini Maker Faire and this years’ Mini Maker Faire was nothing short of spectacular with a record number of visitors on the day along with the addition of a large marquee, making this years’ Maker Faire almost double the size of last years’ Mini Maker Faire!
E-Textiles: a Lesson in Electro-Fashion Components
All you need to know about conductive thread, LEDs for E-Textiles, coin cell batteries and holders, switches and conductive fabric.
Getting Started with E-Textiles: Threading a Needle
Learn how to quickly and easily thread needles with conductive thread.
How to Make a 'Be Seen, Be Safe' Belt Band
Learn how to make a ‘Be Seen, Be Safe’ LED Belt Band using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
How to Make a Soft Press Stud Switch
This Kitronik University course tutorial will tell you how to make a Stud Press Switch.
BBC micro:bit at Derby Mini Maker Faire 2015
We were representing the BBC micro:bit at the Derby Mini Maker Faire so students could have a hands-on experience before they get their BBC micro:bit.
More Robox Filament Types!
This week, we have expanded the number of types of our 3D Printing Filament we currently sell including new ThermoChrome, Co-PET, HIPS and new PLA foam filaments. All of these filaments come on their own SmartReels that is compatible with most 3D printers but has been made exclusively for the Robox 3D Printer.
How to change the Robox RBX-01 Print Head
Rhodri shows you how quick and easy it is to change the print head on the Robox RBX-01 3D Printer.