Resources

Most people will have decorated the tree with lights or may have even put them on the outside of their house, but how many have thought to use them in a Christmas textiles project? The Electro-Fashion range from Kitronik allows lights to be added to any textiles project and it’s easier than you might think.

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!

The new Design And Technology Catalogue 2019-2020 is now out and should be landing in your school in the very near future. We've also uploaded a digital version that you can access while you wait for your hard copy.

Geoff Hampson designs giant marble run for the gateway into the mechanical subcamp of a big international Scout & Guide camp (Charnwood 2019). Check it out!

The Design And Technology Products Summer 2019 update flyer is now out and should be landing in your school soon. We've also uploaded a digital version that you can access while you wait for your hard copy. View it anytime, anywhere.

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.

Experiment 10 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore using an RGB LED. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough.

Experiment 9 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore a capacitor charge circuit. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough.

Experiment 8 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore wind power. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 7 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore using a seven segment display. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 6 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore setting the tone with a piezo buzzer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 5 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore controlling the angle of a servo with a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 4 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore using a transistor to drive a motor. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 3 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore dimming an LED using a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 2 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino. In which we explore Using a light sensor and analog inputs. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment, and also a video walkthrough. It provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

Experiment 1 from the Inventors Kit for Arduino, in which we explore Digital Inputs & Outputs. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walkthrough. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.

The inventors kit for Arduino follows in the footsteps of our hugely popular inventors kit for the BBC micro:bit. The Inventor's Kit for Arduino is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction for Arduino. This Kit contains everything you need to complete the 10 experiments. These additional resources have been produced to compliment the booklet that is supplied with the kit.

The Design And Technology Products Spring 2019 update is now out and should be landing in your school soon. We've also uploaded a digital version that you can access while you wait for your hard copy.

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.

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!