Resources
A Guide on Working with Mirrored Acrylic
Ready to add some shimmer to your classroom activities or makes? This hands-on guide to working with mirrored acrylic is a must-read for design and technology teachers and curious creators alike. Emma walks you through the quirks and possibilities of this versatile material, revealing how to shape, etch, and clean mirrored acrylic without losing its reflective magic.
Kickstart your Laser Projects with Our Materials Starter Pack
If you’re new to laser cutting and wondering where to begin, our brand-new Laser Materials Starter Pack takes the guesswork out of getting started. The included materials cover a wide selection of our stocked laser-friendly products and are supplied in A4 size, small enough to work on the smallest of lasers on the market. Find out more!
The Kitronik Big Page of Design and Technology Projects for Teachers
Kitronik Design and Technology Projects. Now that we're a few volumes in, it makes sense to have a page that houses links to all of the projects, from all of the volumes. The component prices may fluctuate a bit, but the contained projects still offer fantastic classroom activities for various ability levels.
The Kitronik Book of Design & Technology Projects - Volume 1
The Kitronik book of projects is the first installment of a new format of resources specifically aimed at D&T teachers. It looks to inspire teachers and help them find suitable projects for a variety of ability levels. Each project is costed on a per-student basis so that teachers can plan ahead and stay within budget.
Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi - Free Resources
This resource covers all of the free learning resources for the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi. We've highlighted each of the free resources available, detailed what they contain, and provided a direct link to each. Find out more..
The Primary Teachers' next gen guide to teaching with the micro:bit
This guide has been designed to help Primary Teachers learn about the micro:bit and to help you deploy them into the classroom. We have a wealth of guides online already but in the interest of convenience, we've gathered the information together here. Find out more...
The new Raspberry Pi 5 launches today
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...
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...
10 micro:bit Products & Resources Suitable for Children Aged 8+
With the launch of micro:bit next gen, we thought it would be useful to highlight how accessible learning is for the younger students right now. It might surprise you to learn that there is already a wealth of micro:bit accessories and free learning resources suitable for the younger students. Find out more...
Kitronik On GitHub - A Beginners Guide
Get to grips with GitHub, with this quick and simple beginner's guide. Learn how to make the most of the online repositories we set up for some of our in house products. Though primarily aimed at the Beginner, there is also information of value for the more experienced user. Find out more...
An Introduction To Microcontrollers - Ft. Raspberry Pi Pico and micro:bit
Microcontrollers; what are they, what do they do, and how do you use one? Using the Raspberry Pi Pico and BBC micro:bit for reference, we will answer all of these questions and more! Learn now!
What Is Lesson In A Box And Who Is It For
Kitronik Lesson in a Box has been developed with teachers for teachers, to be an all in one, fully prepared, reusable, and affordable teaching solution that can be used straight out of the box. Find out more!
Raspberry Pi Pico Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We've recently launched the new Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico board. As the board is relatively new most of us are still getting up to speed as to what the Pico can and can't do. We've included this FAQ to help to shed some light on the sorts of things you might want to know.
The Differences Between micro:bit V1 And microbit V2
There is a new micro:bit in town and we couldn't be more excited! We head to the workbench to compare the differences between micro:bit V1 and microbit V2. We take a look at both the features and also the technical specifications. Find out more...
Kitronik Gamer Comparison - Which Gamer Is Right For You
Find out more about Kitronik's gamers - which one is right for you, the main differences between them and how you can create retro games!
Comparison Between Inventor's Kit and Discovery Kit
Kitronik Inventor's Kit for BBC micro:bit has been one of the most successful products we have launched. Having discovered a need for an ultimate b...
Comparison Between ZIP Halo and ZIP Halo HD
Since launching the ZIP Halo HD back in Autumn 2019, it's proven very popular! It's visually impressive, has some fantastic additional features in comparison to our previous ZIP Halo and there's plenty of projects and example code to get you started straight away!
10 Projects a Beginner Can Do With a BBC micro:bit
In this beginners guide to the BBC microbit we showcase 10 simple projects that can be completed without connecting anything extra to the micro:bit. From displaying your name to counting your steps there's a wide range of ideas to get you started.
10 Recommended Resources to Support Home Schooling
In uncertain times, we must come together and help one another. As schools close for the majority of pupils, home schooling will cause a lot of stress for most parents out there. We want to help where we can, so we've come up with 10 resources we believe will help you as parents, and your child(ren) in their education.
10 Recommended Products to Support Home Schooling
In uncertain times, we must come together and help one another. From this Friday, a lot of schools in the UK will close for the majority of children, which means home schooling could cause stressful times for a lot of parents out there. We want to help where we can, so we've come up with 10 products that will support your child(ren)'s education.