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.

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Examples Of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets

Find out how you can make use of Kitronik's range of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets. The material is made of a solid base material covered with a thin laminate that can be removed using laser etching. There are a range of colours allowing you to make a sign for every occasion!
ZIP Hex Lightsaber – May the 4th Be With You

ZIP Hex Lightsaber – May the 4th Be With You

There has been a disturbance in the micro:bit community, have you felt it? Star Wars day is back and has probably led a lot of you to make something inspired by the galaxy far far away.
5 Easter Craft Ideas Using Polyethylene Foam Sheets

5 Easter Craft Ideas Using Polyethylene Foam Sheets

Easter is fast approaching, and with us all being indoors, it may not have been the Bank Holiday weekend you might have hoped for. That's why we thought it would be a great idea to get the creative juices flowing and create some Easter-inspired decorations that are perfect to do with your family.
Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant Made From Recycled Carton

Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant Made From Recycled Carton

Get creative with the children at home and make your very own Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant! Combine creativity and code with this fun-filled project that can be completed in any household, no matter what your coding ability or craft supplies!
How To Make  A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork

How To Make A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork

In this resource, we show you how to make a cool Scandinavian style lampshade using our sustainable 3mm laser cork. One of the great things about making things out of our laser cork is that it's flexible, this means all the parts stay together with a friction fit. So, no glue, no screws, just cork!
Top 5 Makey Makey Projects - Plus Bonus Valentines Make

Top 5 Makey Makey Projects - Plus Bonus Valentines Make

Do you have a Makey Makey kit and wonder what you can do with it? Or, maybe you've been thinking about getting one and you're also wondering what you might do with it if you get it? Check out these six examples to see some of the great things that can be done with Makey Makey.
Laser cut Glitter Acrylic Christmas Decorations

Laser cut Glitter Acrylic Christmas Decorations

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...' well it is in Kitronik HQ now that we've made these awesome decorations using our newly stocked Glitter Acrylic! You're all thinking 'Glitter, what a nightmare, it'd go everywhere!' Well, you can rest at ease as the glitter effect is inside the material, so there's no mess, just cool decorations!
Laser Cut Glittered Acrylic ZIP Tile Halloween Pumpkin featured image

Laser Cut Glittered Acrylic ZIP Tile Halloween Pumpkin

Quickly turn your ZIP Tile for microbit into a stylish digital Halloween Pumpkin with this simple laser cut design. Use our designs to make one straight away or use them as a starting point for your own design!
Stylish and Simple Clock Designs for Your Laser Cutter

Stylish and Simple Clock Designs for Your Laser Cutter

The cover of the Kitronik's Summer 2019 flyer shows this stylish simple clock design. This is an excellent product to combine a number of natural and man-made materials in an easy and satisfying project. Free DXF files included.
Make A Sturdy Laser Cut Stand For STOP:bit Or LAMP:bit

Make A Sturdy Laser Cut Stand For STOP:bit Or LAMP:bit

In this quick and simple resource, we share a Laser Cut stand for STOP:bit and/or LAMP:bit. The stand will make them more sturdy when being deployed in the classroom or in a project. They are super easy to make and work well!
Laser Cut Clip Together Mono Amplifier Case

Laser Cut Clip Together Mono Amplifier Case

The cover of our Easter 2019 D&T Update features this nifty clip together acrylic case. This is a super easy project, showcasing design, materials, and a small amount of soldering.The design files for the project are available, so you can quickly cut one for yourself.
Offcut Art From Your Laser Cutter

Offcut Art From Your Laser Cutter

Anyone who’s used a laser cutter knows the satisfying moment where all of the parts fall out of the sheet. But the sheet itself sometimes leaves a fantastic pattern that seems a shame to throw away. Display a piece of your favourite projects and save waste material with this easy bonus project!
On The Move With microbit Case & Accessories Options

On The Move With microbit Case & Accessories Options

Break free from the shackles of your workspace with our range of microbit Case & Accessories Options. If you need to cut the cord from your laptop and go mobile there are plenty of options currently available. This guide is to help you explore the possibilities and find a solution that is right for your project. 
3D Printed Pocket Sized Mono Amp Case

3D Printed Pocket Sized Mono Amp Case

Put some music in your hands with this pocket sized 3D printed mono amp case. This fun build keeps each step simple but offers loads of customisation options. We can’t wait to see what you can do with it!
Back to the (Walnut Veneer) Drawing Board

Back to the (Walnut Veneer) Drawing Board

To show off our newest range of veneered MDF materials, we’ve created this adjustable laser cut drawing board. We love all your designs submitted to our gallery, but great ideas have to start somewhere.
ZIP Tile For microbit Bike Light By Isaac Gosrani

ZIP Tile For microbit Bike Light By Isaac Gosrani

Isaac shows you how he designed and made a ZIP Tile for microbit bike light. The light features adjustable brightness and works as a brake light using the microbit's accelerometer. It is constructed from laser cut Perspex. As always, you can download Isaac's DXF file and take it straight to the laser cutter.
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Kitronik Spooky Halloween 2018 Project Ideas

With Halloween 2018 creeping up on us, we’ve made some spooky resources to give your decorations a techy twist! It’s a great time of year to test out some ideas and to dust off your making skills.
5V Mini LED Lamp Module Laser Cut USB Desk Lamp

5V Mini LED Lamp Module Laser Cut USB Desk Lamp

Banish those winter blues with a Desk Lamp fashioned from our 5V Mini LED Lamp Module. The image below shows the two lamp designs developed by Matt Moeser to accompany this product. Additionally, one design needed to be laser-cut and the other 3D printed.
Free 3D Printed Deluxe Rear Bike Light Cases

Free 3D Printed Deluxe Rear Bike Light Cases

These free 3D printed deluxe rear bike light cases have been designed to fit our new Rear Bike Light Kit. Now the nights are drawing it's time to get your bikes ready for the low light conditions ahead.  There is no better way to do that to use something you've made yourself! You can either use our free designs as is or use them as inspiration for your own designs.
How To Make A Laser Cut Map

How To Make A Laser Cut Map

We wanted some new artwork for the office walls when we move to our new premises next month and last weekend I had spent the day with family at Highfields Park boating lake. I decided this would make an interesting piece for a laser cut map as the contrast between the water and land is easy to show. The same technique could be used for any area with both water and land in it.