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Free Lesson Plans - Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico

Free Lesson Plans - Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico

To highlight the fantastic learning potential of the Kitronik ZIP96 for Pico we devised three sets of free lesson plans. There are 11 lessons per game (10 for Reversi) and the lessons include curriculum mapping, practical exercises, a linked PowerPoint presentation, a PDF handout, and a completed code example. Learn more...
Wirelessly Controlling the Pico ARP with the Mini Controller for Pico

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 C...
ZIP 96 Pico W Two Player Game Design

ZIP 96 Pico W Two Player Game Design

This blog explores creating a wireless two-player game, like Run Along, Jump & Jump. We start with the basic design, focusing on how the core game functionality works in both single-player and two-player. Then we move on to how the wireless communication in the two-player version works from a high-level design view.
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Making a Cardboard Pico Drawing Robot Arm

In this first blog of a series we are going to cover how we can create a drawing robot arm out of cardboard using three servos, a Raspberry Pi Pico and the Kitronik Simply Servos for Pico board. Then we’ll move onto how to use the DrawingRobot Python library we created for the Pico. Find out more...
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Making an Advanced Pico Drawing Robot Arm

In this blog we are going to cover how to improve on our Cardboard Pico Drawing Robot Arm. This will be done in three stages. In the first section we will upgrade the servos we use to construct the robot arm, as well as make our arm sturdier using pencils. In the second section we will learn how to draw images.
Pico Drawing Robot Arm Code Explanation

Pico Drawing Robot Arm Code Explanation

The biggest challenge behind making the Cardboard and Advanced drawing robot arms was figuring out how to move the arm to a specific position. This is needed so that we can use the line coordinates from our vectorised images to move the robot arm and draw the image. Find out more...
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Tech Talk - micro:bit Python Editor - Thurs 9th of March at 10:30AM GMT

We're back with another tech talk. Join Emma & Kevin as they explore the basics of using the New micro:bit Python Editor. They'll explore the interface and get hands on with some code examples. If you want to get into Python with micro:bit but are unsure of where to start, this is the tech talk for you. Learn more...
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Kitronik Bluetooth Control App - How to Guide

At Kitronik we have recently released a Google Play Store app called Kitronik Bluetooth Control. This Android app allows you to control a Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy over Bluetooth. In this blog we will learn how to code and setup your micro:bit to be controlled using the app. Learn more...
How to Manage Packages for Pico in Thonny

How to Manage Packages for Pico in Thonny

In this guide we are going to look at how you can use the package manager in Thonny to download the libraries for Kitronik products directly onto your Raspberry Pi Pico.
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How to Create a Reaction Game for HaloHD for micro:bit with EduBlocks

Hello, I am Luke from Aquinas College. I have always enjoyed the challenge of writing software and learning about how technology can solve real-world problems. Kitronik allowed me to experience this by allowing me to create an extension for their HaloHD product for the micro:bit and to use it to create a game.
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Raspberry Pi Pico Battery Voltmeter in Python

Using a Raspberry Pi Pico to record how long it takes for a battery to drain In this tutorial we’ll demonstrate how a Raspberry Pi Pico can be used along with some simple electronic components and Python code to record the voltage of a AA battery. Learn more...
The Beginners Guide To The New micro:bit Python Editor

The Beginners Guide To The New micro:bit Python Editor

This morning, Monday 3rd October, saw the release of the new micro:bit Python Editor by the micro:bit Educational Foundation. This guide has been produced to help you get going straight away. This guide also contains a video that walks you through the basics. Find out more...
Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Pen Lifter add on

Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Pen Lifter add on

Learn how to get creative with the Kitronik Pen Lifter add-on for the Autonomous Robotics Platform for Raspberry Pi Pico. The guide contains MicroPython code that you can copy into Thonny and then copy over to the Pico. Find out more!
Extra Resources for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for Pico

Extra Resources for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for Pico

This resource contains links to Extra online resources for The inventors kit for Raspberry Pi Pico. The resources include code examples and video walkthroughs for each. 
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 10 - Controlling ZIP LEDs

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 10 - Controlling ZIP LEDs

Experiment 10 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we controlling ZIP LEDs with code. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 9 - Capacitor Charge Circuit

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 9 - Capacitor Charge Circuit

Experiment 9 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore a capacitor charging circuit. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 8 - Wind Power

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 8 - Wind Power

Experiment 8 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we harnessing the power of the wind. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. 
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 7 - Seven Segment Display

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 7 - Seven Segment Display

Experiment 7 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore using a seven segment display. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. 
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 6 - Setting the Tone with a Piezo Buzzer

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 6 - Setting the Tone with a Piezo Buzzer

Experiment 6 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore setting the tone with a piezo buzzer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 5 - Control a Servo with a Potentiometer

Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 5 - Control a Servo with a Potentiometer

Experiment 5 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore how to control the angle of a servo with a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through.