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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.

Tech Talk - Black MDF - Thurs 27th Oct @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Black MDF - Thurs 27th Oct @ 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma & Dominic as they explore laser compatible Black MDF. What is it, what can you make with it, and why you might choose it over something else. All this and more, don't forget to tune in this Thursday 27th of October at 10:30 AM BST.
Tech Talk - Laser Compatible Rubber - Thurs 6th Oct @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Laser Compatible Rubber - Thurs 6th Oct @ 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore laser compatible rubber. What is it, what can you make with it, and why you might choose it over something else. All this and more, don't forget to tune in this Thursday 6th of October at 10:30 AM BST.
The micro:bit Educational Foundation Launches A New micro:bit Python Editor

The micro:bit Educational Foundation Launches A New micro:bit Python Editor

In celebration of Code Week, the non-profit micro:bit Education Foundation today released a new micro:bit Python editor. This new coding tool aims to transform how we teach text-based coding languages and also to help more children learn the world’s most in-demand software languages. Find out more...
Kitronik are going to the 10th Rome Maker Faire 7-9th Oct 2022

Kitronik are going to the 10th Rome Maker Faire 7-9th Oct 2022

From the 7-9th October "Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition" is back at the Gazometro Ostiense and is celebrating 10 years of innovation. We will be joining our good friends and MFR Partners Digi-Key Electronics and showing off a selection of our innovative products. See you there?
Tech Talk - New Catalogue Highlights - Thurs 22nd Sept @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - New Catalogue Highlights - Thurs 22nd Sept @ 10:30AM BST

The Kitronik team are back with another Tech Talk. This time we're exploring our new Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2022-2023. Alasdair & Emma will go through it and highlight newly added products and resources. Set your reminder!
Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2022-2023

Kitronik Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2022-2023

We hope everyone had a great summer and that you're ready for the year ahead. The start of the new school year also marks a new catalogue release from Kitronik. We are pleased to bring you the new Materials, Computing & Design & Technology Catalogue 2022-2023.
Kitronik is an official micro:bit Educational Foundation Channel Partner

Kitronik is an official micro:bit Educational Foundation Channel Partner

We are proud to announce that Kitronik has been selected as an official Channel Partner by the micro:bit Educational Foundation and we couldn't be more excited. This is good news for Kitronik, the micro:bit Educational Foundation, and for our Customers. Find out why...
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!
Tech Talk - New LED strip & Torch - Thurs 14th July @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - New LED strip & Torch - Thurs 14th July @ 10:30AM BST

The Kitronik team are back with another Tech Talk. This time we've got an exciting double bill. The new USB LED Strip with Light Sensor and, the new White LED Keyring Torch Pre-built. Alasdair & Emma will go through each of the kits and explore their features and how they might be deployed in the wild.
Tech Talk & Product Launch - Thurs 30th June @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk & Product Launch - Thurs 30th June @ 10:30AM BST

The Kitronik tech team are back with another tech-filled talk! This time, it's going to be a little different... We will be talking you through the ins and outs of an exciting kit, but we can't tell you which one as it hasn't launched yet. Who thought it could be this exciting. 
Tech Talks: Your Practical Guide To Our Products

Tech Talks: Your Practical Guide To Our Products

Find out what you need to know with our Tech Talk YouTube videos. With each one we try to cover all of the aspects of using the kit/material and answer any live questions that are raised. The idea is to ensure that the viewer can determine if the thing being covered is right for their project. 
Tech Talk - Primary Computing - Thurs 9th June @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Primary Computing - Thurs 9th June @ 10:30AM BST

The Kitronik tech team are back with another tech-filled talk! This time we're going to be taking a look at the Kitronik Primary Computing Pack, the all-in-one Laboratory for learning/delivering KS2 computing in the classroom!
Tech Talk - Mono Amp Kit & Custom Enclosures - Thurs 12th May @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Mono Amp Kit & Custom Enclosures - Thurs 12th May @ 10:30AM BST

The team are back with another tech-filled talk! This time we're going to be looking at our Mono Amp kit, it's more than just a kit, it's the perfect platform for teaching design too. Kevin & Emma will tell you all about the kit and look in detail at custom enclosure design. We will also be answering questions live.
Kitronik Spring 2022 Design and Technology Update Flyer main

Kitronik Spring 2022 Design and Technology Update Flyer

We've now completed work on our spring/easter Design & Technology update flyer 2022 and it's ready for download. It's designed to go along side our most recent full 2021-2022 catalogue. It's full of new products & resources. Get your copy today!.
Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Board for Pico - Thurs 31st March @ 10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Board for Pico - Thurs 31st March @ 10:30AM BST

The Kitronik tech team are back with another tech-filled talk! This time we take a look at our new Kitronik Air Quality Datalogging Board for Pico. The board is an all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Kitronik Are Going To Bett 2022 - See You There?

Kitronik Are Going To Bett 2022 - See You There?

Bett 2022 is almost here! It seems like an eternity since we were last there, but it's back and Kitronik are going! Are you? It will be held in ExCeL London and will deliver three days of non stop inspiration between 23-25 March.
Kitronik Materials Spring Update Flyer 2022

Kitronik Materials Spring Update Flyer 2022

We've now completed work on our spring materials update flyer and it is ready for download. Designed to go along side our most recent full 2021-2022 catalogue, it contains everything that has been added or changed since the catalogue was released.
Tech Talk - Simple Servo Control Board - Thurs 10th February @ 10:30AM GMT

Tech Talk - Simple Servo Control Board - Thurs 10th February @ 10:30AM GMT

The team are back with another tech talk! This time we take a look at our new simple servo control board for BBC micro:bit. The board offers a clean and simple interface for controlling up to three servos with a BBC micro:bit. If you have any physical animation/animatronics projects in mind, this is the board for you.
February Is Learn Something New Every Day Month At Kitronik

February Is Learn Something New Every Day Month At Kitronik

Blow out the cobwebs and learn something new every day with us! For the month of February, we are going to share different resources across all of the available weekdays. They will be shared via social media at 7:30 AM, namely Facebook and Twitter.
Kitronik Design And Technology Update Flyer Winter/Spring 2022

Kitronik Design And Technology Update Flyer Winter/Spring 2022

The Design and Technology winter update Flyer 2022 is now out and should be landing soon. We've also uploaded a pdf version here that you can access while you wait. All you need is an internet connection and browser. View it anytime, anywhere.