We are excited to announce the launch of a new version of the Raspberry Pi, the Raspberry Pi 5! Everyone’s favourite single-board computer is back, and this time it’s 2-3x faster and features a significant uplift in GPU performance, alongside improvements to camera, display, and USB interfacing. Find out more…
Making a Simple Laser-Cut Chassis for the Pullback Motor
Channel the toy cars you played with as a child and send your designs rocketing across the floor, built on this simple chassis for our pull back Motor! Follow Emma’s detailed instructions below and build your own. As usual, our design is available as a free download. Learn how…
Tech Talks Spotlight- LAB:bit for micro:bit – Thurs 14th Sept 10:30AM BST
Hi, we are back with a New tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 14th Sept 10:30AM BST as he shines a spotlight on our Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit . He will explore what it is, how to use it, and how it can help you deliver computing in the classroom to children aged 8+. There will also be live Q&A. Join us live…
Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2023-2024
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 2023-2024. It’s now out and is also available as a digital download here…
Wirelessly Controlling the Pico ARP with the Mini Controller for Pico
Overview In this blog we are going to look at how to wirelessly control the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico with the Kitronik Mini Controller for Pico. We will […]
Online Teaching and Learning Resources for the LAB:bit for BBC micro:bit
The Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit offers a super fun way for children aged 8+ to learn about coding in an engaging and hands-on way. It’s backed by online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed getting started guide. Let’s take a look at each of the resources available…
Tech Talks – All Kitronik Inventor’s Kits – Thurs 24th Aug 10:30AM BST
Hi, we are back with a New tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 24th Aug 10:30AM BST as he explores our diverse range of Kitronik Inventor’s Kits. He will be going over the full range, including Inventor’s kits for; micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino, add-ons, and our translated versions. Find out more…
Keep Cool this Summer: Laser Cut Hand-Fans!
Emma brings you a make that could come in handy: two designs of hand-fan that will keep you cool and look stunning! Customising these to match outfits and aesthetics is […]
Materials Tech Talk – Live-Make Hand-Fans – Thurs 3rd Aug at 10:30AM BST
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they show you how to make two super stylish hand-fans. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 3rd Aug 2023 at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live. Find out more…
Making Laser Cut Desk Tidies with Value Acrylic
Hello again everyone! This time around, Emma brings you a set of makes that will brighten your desk space and help you keep things orderly. Follow along below with three extremely simple laser cut makes, using our awesomely budget-friendly Cheap Acrylic sheets! Find out how…