Resources
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.
How to Make An Ice Lolly Enclosure For Our Compact LED Torch Kit
We’re on our way towards summer, so our latest make is an icon of the season - an ice lolly! This fun enclosure for our new Keyring Torch (35160) shows just how effectively different acrylics can work together. Follow Emma's instructions and make your own.
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
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!
How to make an LED Crown for the Platinum Jubilee!
The weekend from the 2nd to the 5th of June 2022 will see Her Majesty The Queen celebrate 70 years on the throne - and we’ll be celebrating with her.
You know what this calls for? A shiny polypropylene crown covered in LEDs, of course! Follow along with Emma and make your own Jubilee crown!
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
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!.
Make a Mini Smart Home with our Air Quality Datalogging Board for Raspberry Pi Pico
Emma & Alasdair collaborate to bring you this guide on how to make a tiny smart home with our Air Quality Datalogging board for Raspberry Pi Pico. As seen in our recent Tech talk. Follow along and make your own! The code and DXF can be freely downloaded. Find out more!
Kitronik Mono Amp Mini Guitar Amplifier Enclosure
Prepare to rock with Emma's Guitar Amplifier-style enclosure for our Mono Amp Kit! "It features an interesting experiment in making a speaker mesh from polypropylene, which worked quite well if I do say so myself!"
Kitronik Timed Night Light Kit - Stacked Triangles Custom Enclosure
Emma's Timed Night Light Kit is the most complex new make from the 2022 Spring D&T Flyer, but it’s worth it! The triangular shade on top produces angular colour-shifting shapes on the wall and would make an excellent addition to any bedroom!
How To Create A Reaction Game For The :GAME ZIP 64 And BBC micro:bit
Hana from Kesteven and Grantham Girls School shows you how to build a reaction game using the Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 for microbit; there are six stages that have been made to help guide your learning and construct your coding confidence! So, with that in mind, let's get learning.
What is Fluted Polypropylene (AKA Corrugated Plastic/Correx)
Fluted Polypropylene, also known as Corrugated Plastic & Correx, is a formidable material that you may be unfamiliar with. We intend to shed some light on it and show you why it is so useful. Get up to speed in less time than it takes to drink your coffee!
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.
Online Tutorial - Pico Smart Air Quality Board - Using the BME688 Sensor
The BME688 sensor provides the main functionality of the board: measuring air quality and climate data which the Pico can then access and read. Learn how use the sensor to gather and monitor readings with the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Online Tutorial - Pico Smart Air Quality Board - OLED and RTC
The Pico has a number of built-in features beyond just having lots of pins for controlling and communicating with external devices, and one of these is the real-time clock (RTC). Learn how to make use of the boards RTC and OLED display.
Online Tutorial - Pico Smart Air Quality Board - Data Logging
One of the main functions the Pico Smart Air Quality Board is designed for is data capture and logging. In this tutorial we will be taking that information and saving it to a file on the Pico.
Online Tutorial – Pico Smart Air Quality Board – Analogue Input and Output Control
Learn how to connect, control and monitor external sensors to the Kitronik Air Quality Data-logging Board for the Raspberry Pi Pico. This guide contains a full description of the process and code required.
Kiss Cut Lettering with a Laser Cutter
'Kiss cutting' is a different laser technique that lightly engraves a surface, but the laser doesn't follow a raster pattern, it follows a cut line. 'Kiss cutting' is especially useful for engraving lettering. Find out more...
Creating Shades In Laser Engraving Using ‘Scan Gap’
Emma shows you how to get more from laser engraving with Scan Gap Engraving is a medium that relies heavily on contrast between the base material and engraved surface. I've been looking to find ways to use the settings artistically and so far, I have found the most artistic possibility with the “scan gap” function.
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.