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The 3rd Annual Derby Mini Maker Faire – A Look Back.

A look back at the 3rd annual Derby Mini Maker Faire.

Cub Scout LED Candle Project

The festive season approaches and we thought we’d share an interesting LED candle project sent to us by Graham from the 17th Barrow St Perran’s Scout Group.

How to Make a Sewable Christmas Decoration Using Our Free Pre-Cut Foam Template

This project uses our free pre-cut foam decoration and an easy sew LED to make a simple light up Christmas decoration.
The lack of specialist skills needed to make this project make it quick to make and one that is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting an e-textiles project that is simple.

Coin Cell Batteries – a Safety Reminder

There have been stories in the news recently reminding people of the dangers of the dangers of coin cell, or ‘button’ batteries around young children, and to help remind customers we are now including the following reminder with all orders containing such batteries.

New Product: 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit

Our new 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit is a great introduction to electronics and product design. This super bright kit containing 9 x super flux 5mm white LEDs and resistors to power them properly. This bright kit makes a brilliant and straight forward to make lighting unit that can be fitted to most projects very easily and could be used in lamps, models or as a USB powered light for your desk.

Geoff Hampson reports on the ICSAT new curriculum event

On the 16th of October Kitronik were invited to the iDEAS hub in Bradford by ICSAT (Inspirational Curriculum Support Advice & Training) to talk to teachers about electronics and to take part in a twilight session looking at the new curriculum.