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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.

Kitronik Spring 2023 Design and Technology Update Flyer

Kitronik Spring 2023 Design and Technology Update Flyer

We've now completed work on our spring Design & Technology update flyer 2023 and it's ready for download. It's designed to go alongside our most recent full 2022-2023 catalogue, it contains everything that has happened in our materials/coding/kits categories since the catalogue was released. Download your copy...
We're Back! Happy New Year For 2023

We're Back! Happy New Year For 2023

Happy New Year! We hope that in amongst it all you were able to take some time to relax, unwind, and to do some of the things that you enjoy doing the most. The Kitronik team are now back at it and back to business! Let's a take a look at a few of things that will be happening in the year to come...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We've almost reached the point of the year when we all take a break. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers all the best this Christmas and New Year! Thank you for your support during 2022 and we look forward to seeing you in early 2023.
Tech Talk - New Lighting Kits & Modules - Thurs 8th Dec @ 10:30AM GMT

Tech Talk - New Lighting Kits & Modules - Thurs 8th Dec @ 10:30AM GMT

The Kitronik team is back with another Tech Talk. This time we'll be running through all of the great new lighting kits and modules that have come out recently. Alasdair & Emma will go through each and explore their features and how they might be deployed in the wild. Find our more...
Christmas 2022 Shutdown, Ordering, and Delivery Information illustration of Santa delivering presents

Christmas 2022 Shutdown, Ordering, and Delivery Information

Christmas 2022 is just a few weeks away and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. Click the link for full details. We'd would like to wish all of our customers all the best over the Christmas , New Year, and beyond. Here's to 2023!
Materials Tech Talk - Christmas Makes - Thurs 24th of November at 10:30AM GMT

Materials Tech Talk - Christmas Makes - Thurs 24th of November at 10:30AM GMT

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they create a Christmas themed decoration live, possibly more than one!. Tune in to YouTube on Thursday 24th of November at 10:30 AM GMT to watch it all go down live.
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!.