Maker tutorials

Learn how to make more ambitious projects featuring our project kits and BBC micro:bit products. These resources are aimed at makers of all levels.

Learn how to make more ambitious projects featuring our project kits and BBC micro:bit products. These resources are aimed at makers of all levels.

Make Custom Chassis Designs for the Kitronik Drag Racer Module

Make Custom Chassis Designs for the Kitronik Drag Racer Module

We know that building a project from the ground up can be intimidating, especially when designing around an existing electronics kit. That is why we are giving you the design files for three different Timed Drag Racer Module chassis! Find out more & grab the files!
Making a Cottage Nightlight from Finnpappe/Finnboard

Making a Cottage Nightlight from Finnpappe/Finnboard

This night light brings a quaint cottagecore twist to any bedside table, casting unique shadows and shifting gently through colours. Follow Emma's' steps to make your own - we think it’d be a great classroom project in particular! Find out more!
The Kitronik Book of Design & Technology Projects - Volume 2

The Kitronik Book of Design & Technology Projects - Volume 2

The Kitronik book of projects Vol 2 is the latest installment of a new format of resources specifically aimed at D&T teachers. It looks to inspire teachers & 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 and stay within budget.
Making an E-Textiles safety LED Dog Collar in the Classroom

Making an E-Textiles safety LED Dog Collar in the Classroom

Safety is a great concept to build a project around. It Lends itself beautifully to some very engaging Lesson Objectives in a classroom environmen...
Lo-Fi Découpage with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms

Lo-Fi Découpage with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms

Découpage, according to Prima (link), is a craft which “involves cutting out pictures, gluing them to an object and then coating the pictures and the object with layers of varnish.” Follow Emma's instructions and make a stylishly lo-fi custom clock face with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms. Make now...
How to make a Shadow Box Dinosaur with Value acrylic and LED strips

How to make a Shadow Box Dinosaur with Value acrylic and LED strips

An easy way to explore topics in a more memorable format is by including them in a craft project! Our example is a dinosaur, though of course you can choose any topic. Learn how to make a Shadow Box Dinosaur with Value acrylic and LED strips. Make now...
Make a Four-Compartment Stationery Holder with Value Acrylic

Make a Four-Compartment Stationery Holder with Value Acrylic

Emma brings you a makes that will brighten a desk space and keep things orderly. Follow along below with three extremely simple laser cut makes, us...
Make a Red Eyed Robot with our Rear Bike Light Project Kit

Make a Red Eyed Robot with our Rear Bike Light Project Kit

Using this robot design and the Kitronik flashing Bike Light, you can now create something from a sci-fi cartoon. This make by Kev, our in house illustrator/designer, is great for the classroom. It combines electronics and design, and the result will look good on a desk, a shelf, or in a workshop. Find out more...
Make an Edge Lit Flower with our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards - An ideal gift for Mum

Make an Edge Lit Flower with our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards - An ideal gift for Mum

Create that perfect gift for mum, using one of our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards. This layered light effect display will look great on the mantle piece. Grab the file, follow Kev's guide, and make your own. Please share pics of your makes with us on social media. Find out more...
The Kitronik Book of Design & Technology Projects - Volume 1

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.
How to Make a USB LED Strip Kit Desk Lamp by Neve Spurr

How to Make a USB LED Strip Kit Desk Lamp by Neve Spurr

This handy little desk lamp has been designed and created in the classroom by year 8 student Neve Spurr from Carlton-Le-Willows School, Nottingham. Using our USB LED Strip Kit, some value acrylic and a few bits of wood, she has developed a desk lamp that can tick off a number of requirements from the UK curriculum.
Create a custom surround for the Temperature Module

Create a custom surround for the Temperature Module

Keep an eye on the temperature using one of our temperature modules and some Green Cast® acrylic. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect make for the laser cutter. Follow Kev's, our designer/illustrator, simple step by step guide to create a cheery plant in its plant pot, monitoring the changing weather.
Simple Keyring Makes for Teachers - Classroom Friendly Projects

Simple Keyring Makes for Teachers - Classroom Friendly Projects

These keyrings are a great cost-effective and time-light project that will make for a great classroom activity. We won’t be presenting you a step-by-step as usual, since these are fairly self-explanatory and based around the iterative design process. All design files are freely downloadable. Find out more...
Faux Leather Project - Making a Laser Cut Bi-fold Wallet

Faux Leather Project - Making a Laser Cut Bi-fold Wallet

This project demonstrates the versatility of our new Faux Leather, which is fully laserable and engraves like a dream! We’re going to be covering some simple leather-working tips! This project is a Bi-fold Wallet, which is deceptively simple, and leaves you with a functional finished product. Find out more...
Hold Your Own Concert with our Bluetooth Amplifier Module!

Hold Your Own Concert with our Bluetooth Amplifier Module!

This make from Emma takes on the challenge of creating an enclosure for our Bluetooth Amplifier Module, and making it look cool! This stacked Concert amplifier-style enclosure will bring a little Rock ’n’ Roll to your space in a neat, rechargeable package! Find out more...
Make Custom Whiteboard and Blackboard With Special Finish Acrylic Sheets

Make Custom Whiteboard and Blackboard With Special Finish Acrylic Sheets

Keeping a note of your tasks or jotting down items you need to buy is always much easier with a memo board nearby. So why not make one yourself? Emma made a couple of simple memo board layouts for you to use or alter, so you can organise things your way! Find out more and make your own...
Make Halloween Shine: Spooky Floating Candles from LED Torch Kits!

Make Halloween Shine: Spooky Floating Candles from LED Torch Kits!

Happy Halloween 2023 from Kitronik! For those of you celebrating, we are bringing you a magical make that will have your home, office or classroom feeling like a haunted house! Follow along with Emma's step by step instructions and make your own spooky candles. Learn now...
The Kitronik Halloween arts & crafts Makes Archive main image

The Kitronik Halloween Makes Archive

We love making seasonal things, especially when it's Halloween. It practically invites the making of weird & wonderful things. To get 2023 off to a flying start, let's take a look at some of the things we've made for previous years. Let's blow the cobwebs of our arts and craft skills and find something spooky to make!
Making a Simple Laser-Cut Chassis for the Pullback Motor

Making a Simple Laser-Cut Chassis for the Pullback Motor

Channel the toy cars you played with as a child and send your designs rocketing across the floor, built on this simple chassis for our pull back Motor! Follow Emma's detailed instructions below and build your own. As usual, our design is available as a free download. Learn how...
Keep Cool this Summer: Laser Cut Hand-Fans!

Keep Cool this Summer: Laser Cut Hand-Fans!

Emma brings you a make that could come in handy: two designs of hand-fan that will keep you cool and look stunning! Customising these to match outf...