News

A comprehensive list of free Kitronik resources and all of our latest news posts, with the newest additions at the top.

A comprehensive list of free Kitronik resources and all of our latest news posts, with the newest additions at the top.

Kitronik are going to Bett 2024 - 24th - 26th Jan - Stand NJ81

Kitronik are going to Bett 2024 - 24th - 26th Jan - Stand NJ81

BETT 2024 is just around the corner and Kitronik team going, we hope you are too! The team T-Shirts are ready so we will be easy to spot if you need some questions answered or just feel like saying hello. We love to meet new people, chat, and to connect with Educators so do stop by our stand (NJ81). Find out more...
Kitronik Spring 2024 Design and Technology Update Flyer

Kitronik Spring 2024 Design and Technology Update Flyer

The new Kitronik Spring Update flyer Design & Technology update flyer 2023 is now complete and ready for download! It contains everything that has happened in our materials/coding/kits categories since the full catalogue was released. Download a PDF copy today!
We're Back! Happy New Year For 2024!

We're Back! Happy New Year For 2024!

Happy New Year! We're back, we're rested, and we're ready! Everything; orders, picking, dispatch, and deliveries are now back to pre-Christmas specs. We all had a good break and we're raring to go for another action packed year! We've got so many new things in the pipeline. Find out more...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - 2023/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - 2023/2024

We've reached that time of year when it's time to take a bit of a break. Before we go, we would like to wish all of our customers a very happy Christmas and New Year, from all of us at Kitronik. Have a great break, stay safe, and we'll see you in the new year!
Christmas 2023 Shutdown, Ordering, and Delivery Information

Christmas 2023 Shutdown, Ordering, and Delivery Information

Christmas is almost upon us and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. We'd would like to wish all of our customers all the best over the Christmas and New Year period. We would also like to thank you for being the most important part of what we do. Here's to 2024! Find out more...
Tech Talk - Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade - Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT

Tech Talk - Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade - Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT

Hi, we are back with a new tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT as he shines a spotlight on our Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade. He will explore what it is, how to use it, and the wealth of learning material that there is available on the MakeCode Arcade website. Find out more and join us live...
Tech Talks - Raspberry Pi 5 Announced - Thurs 5th Oct 10:30AM BST

Tech Talks - Raspberry Pi 5 Announced - Thurs 5th Oct 10:30AM BST

You might have heard that a new Raspberry Pi computer has just been announced, the Raspberry Pi 5. Join Kevin on Thurs 5th Oct 10:30AM BST as he takes a look at the new Raspberry Pi 5 in detail. He'll be exploring the specs and how they've moved forward from the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. Find out more...
The Differences Between Raspberry Pi 4 Model B & Raspberry Pi 5

The Differences Between Raspberry Pi 4 Model B & Raspberry Pi 5

With the launch of the Raspberry Pi 5, the latest version of everyone's favourite tiny and affordable quad-core computer, we aim to answer everyone's first question; "what are the differences between Raspberry Pi 4 & Raspberry Pi 5?" Find out more...
Tech Talks Spotlight- LAB:bit for micro:bit - Thurs 14th Sept 10:30AM BST

Tech Talks Spotlight- LAB:bit for micro:bit - Thurs 14th Sept 10:30AM BST

Hi, we are back with a New tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 14th Sept 10:30AM BST as he shines a spotlight on our  Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit . He will explore what it is, how to use it, and how it can help you deliver computing in the classroom to children aged 8+. There will also be live Q&A. Join us live...
Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2023-2024

Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2023-2024

We hope everyone had a great summer and that you're ready for the year ahead. We hope to get your year off on the right foot with our brand new Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2023-2024. It's now out and is also available as a digital download here...
Tech Talks - All Kitronik Inventor's Kits - Thurs 24th Aug 10:30AM BST hero image

Tech Talks - All Kitronik Inventor's Kits - Thurs 24th Aug 10:30AM BST

Hi, we are back with a New tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 24th Aug 10:30AM BST as he explores our diverse range of Kitronik Inventor's Kits. He will be going over the full range, including Inventor's kits for; micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino, add-ons, and our translated versions. Find out more...
Materials Tech Talk - Live-Make Hand-Fans - Thurs 3rd Aug at 10:30AM BST

Materials Tech Talk - Live-Make Hand-Fans - Thurs 3rd Aug at 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they show you how to make two super stylish hand-fans. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 3rd Aug 2023 at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live. Find out more...
Materials Tech Talk - Mirrored Acrylic - Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST

Materials Tech Talk - Mirrored Acrylic - Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore Mirrored Acrylic. They'll go into how to get the best results from your laser cutter and possible uses, with examples. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live.
The Raspberry Pi Pico W now has Bluetooth Connectivity

The Raspberry Pi Pico W now has Bluetooth Connectivity

The Raspberry Pi Pico W now has Bluetooth! The good news is, if you already have a Pico W you don't need to purchase anything else. Update to the latest firmware and MicroPython build and you are good to go! Find out more...
Tech Talk - Kitronik ZIP96 for Raspberry Pi Pico 15th June -10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Kitronik ZIP96 for Raspberry Pi Pico 15th June -10:30AM BST

Kitronik are back with a New Product themed tech talk. Join Alasdair & Kevin as they explore our new Kitronik ZIP96 retro gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico. They will be going over the features of the board, how it can be used, and the resources available to help you get the most from it. Find out more...
Announcing the Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico

Announcing the Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico

Kitronik are proud to announce the release of Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico. Develop your coding skills with the' all-in-one handheld solution for Pico gaming! The Kitronik ZIP96 is fully programmable and feature-packed handheld gamer on which you can learn and play! Find out more!
Kitronik Summer Design & Technology Flyer 2023

Kitronik Summer Design & Technology Flyer 2023

We've now completed work on our Summer Design & Technology Flyer 2023 and it's ready for download. It is designed to go along side our most recent full 2022-2023 catalogue, it contains products, changes, and new products added to the Design & Technology range since the catalogue was released. Download a copy now!
Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT hero image

Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT Thurs 25th May -10:30AM BST

Kitronik are back with a New Product themed tech talk. Join Alasdair & Kevin as they explore our first ever HAT for Raspberry Pi, the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT They will be going over the features of the board, how it can be used, and the resources available to help you get the most from it. Find out more...
We Release our First HAT, the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi

We Release our First HAT, the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi

Kitronik are proud to announce the release of our very first in-house Raspberry Pi HAT, the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi. With it, you can monitor, log, and react to the gathered sensory data. It is fully compliant with the HAT specification, just slot it onto the pins of the Raspberry Pi and go!
Announcing micro:bit Next Gen, Partnership & Roll-out

Announcing micro:bit Next Gen, Partnership & Roll-out

BBC micro:bit the next gen, is a new partnership between BBC EducationThe Micro:bit Educational Foundation and Nominet. Made possible by Nominet’s support, the partnership will donate a set of 30 micro:bits to every primary school across the UK that registers to receive them at bbc.co.uk/microbit. Find out more!