Have a question about our materials range? Not sure which materials can be used in which ways? This Kitronik University resource will help you when working with materials in the […]
Investigating the Perspex Supply Chain
As we sell a wide range of Perspex, Kevin Spurr visited the distribution centre to find out more!
New Product Update: Polypropylene Sheet and Greencast Acrylic
New Product Update: Polypropylene Sheets in white, black, red, blue, green, yellow clear and frosted and Glass Clear Greencast Acrylic.
Superb 3D Design from Mark Ledwold at My Mini Factory
Download and print a 3D enclosure by Mark Ledwold from My Mini Factory, for Kitronik’s popular Deluxe Stereo Amplifier Kit.
How to Make a Stylish E-Textiles BagLight
The BagLight is a moveable LED strip designed to help people find items in their bag easily. It uses a soft battery holder that makes the strip thin and compact.
The outside is made out of leatherette so it is in keeping with the aesthetics of bags, although any fabric could be used. The bag light has a strap that can be pinned or clipped on to the inside of a bag.
Check out this step by step guide to making your own BagLight.
New Product Update: Solid Core and Multi-Strand Cable 10m Lengths and Retail Pack Mono Amplifier Kit
This weeks new products are 10m lengths of Solid Core and Multi-stand cable for your electronics projects and we’ve put our Mono Amplifier Kit version 2 in a retail pack
Video: Introducing Polypropylene
Kevin Spurr introduces our range of Polypropylene sheet materials. Available in a range of bright colours or as transparent frost and clear sheets. Easy to work with, cut with scissors or even with a laser cutter.
2014 Shows
A look back at the shows we attended during 2014.
How to Use PICAXE
Get started with a PICAXE microcontroller with our quick guide.
A Guide to Plywood Grading
Plywood (laserply) is graded using a lettering system, this guide explains what quality of finish should be expected for each of the UK grades including photos. It also explains how two grades are used to give the same or different quality finishes on either side of a sheet of material.