Why not add some sparkle to a textiles or resistant materials project with our range of gems and studs?
PERSPEX® Acrylic Sheets Now Available
We now supply a wide range of PERSPEX Acrylic Sheets. We have selected a range of colours and finishes ideal for use in schools.
Integrating Electronics and Textiles
How to integrating Electronics and Textiles using an LED Power Board.
Power from a Computer with USB
Many commercial products such as phones, MP3 players and cameras take their power from a computer’s USB port (when connected) and school projects can also do this. This is a great power source, especially for small devices as it saves on bulky batteries or the expense of a mains adapter.
IET Scout Brush Bug – Project 2
Parts list for the IET Scout Brush Bug project.
Super Capacitor Applications
Super Capacitors and introducing them to projects.
Boat Race
Miniature Race Boats by Fernwood School.
Which Resistor Should I Use with my LED?
LED brightness is controlled using a current limit resistor to drop some of the battery voltage, calculate the resistance using the formulas in this guide. A worked example shows the calculation used to work out the resistance to accompany an LED in a typical circuit using a 9V battery.
Harnessing the Power of the Sun with a Solar Garden Light
Teachers are now looking for projects that allow students to consider sustainability, and, what better way to do this, than with a solar garden light?
USB – The Easy Alternative to Batteries
Batteries have always been the obvious choice to power a school project, but with our USB lead this doesn’t need to be the case…