Learn how to make a soft battery holder with a soft, fabric pouch for holding a 3V battery. Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, taking into account their properties.
BBC micro:bit Cool Colours Temperature Sensor
This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use an analogue input with the BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit is able to read analogue voltages from sensors like Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) and Thermistors. This tutorial uses the analogue read function to change the colour of a tri-colour LED to correspond to the temperature of the thermistor. A thermistor is a special type of resistor that changes its resistance as it gets warmer.
BBC micro:bit Edge Connector Light Level Detector
This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use a Kitronik edge connector breakout with the BBC microbit. The tutorial will cover measuring ambient light levels with an LDR and dimming an LED correspondingly.
Introducing: Solar Cells – Shining a Light on Solar Energy
This week, we are expanding our Solar cells including new and improved 1.5, 2 and 5V Polycrystalline solar cells. These cells are more efficient in the unpredictable British weather.
How to Style up your Skirt with Lazy Daisy LEDs
Learn how to style up your skirt with lazy daisy LEDs using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
MyMiniFactory 3D Printing Competition
This week, we are proud to be sponsoring a MyMiniFactory 3D Printing competition, where prizes include some of our most popular kits and a Flashforge Dreamer 3D Printer.
MP3 Mono Amp and FM Radio Cases
Students from from Milton Abbey School and Wisbech Grammar School have been producing these fantastic cases using our FM Radios and MP3 Mono Amplifier Kits.
MP3 Mono Amplifier Kit – Milton Abbey School
James Ratcliffe, Director of Design & Technology at Milton Abbey School sent us these great examples of Year 10 work based around our MP3 Mono Amplifier Kit.
Getting Started with E-Textiles: Finishing off Your Stitches
Learn how to finish off E-Textile stitches in our easy to follow tutorial.
How to use Conductive Thread with a Sewing Machine – Kitronik University
Sarah Davies from Nottingham Trent University gives an overview of the Conductive Thread from Kitronik.