Resources
Pepper’s Ghost - Using “Holograms” in your makes!
Exploring interesting concepts from various areas of design and technology is one of the best things about making new projects. Today, Emma pulls inspiration from Victorian theatres and Theme Park dark rides to make a tiny demonstration of the Pepper’s Ghost effect!
Automating Paper Automata with the :CREATE Simple Servo Board for micro:bit
We recently launched the Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board for BBC micro:bit, and Emma wasted no time in putting together three great resources for it. We've included all three resources below, with all of the files needed and step by step instructions for each.
A Pirate Ship for the LAB:bit for BBC micro:bit
Isabelle from The Fernwood School joined us recently for a weeks work experience, and was tasked with creating a set of Fairground rides to complement the LAB:Bit. Her brief was to create some designs that could be made in a KS2 classroom using cardboard, glue and sticky tape. Here is what she came up with:
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
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
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.
How To Make A Custom LED Picture Frame
Emma shows you how to make a custom LED picture frame, using our LED picture frame kit. Although there is quite a sizable parts list, the step by step instructions should make it a breeze. As always, the DXF file is freely downloadable and can be used as is, or tweaked to suit your needs.
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.
Perspex Sweet Pastels Retro-style Radio Enclosure for our Stereo Amplifier Kit
Emma shows you how to make a laser cut retro-style-radio enclosure for our Stereo Amplifier Kit with Perspex Sweet Pastels acrylic. You can make this enclosure with any acrylic you want but we think that for the best results possible, the Sweet Pastels range is the way to go.
Egg And Brushing Timer Enclosure For The Kitronik Timer Kit
Emma shows you how to make a egg timer enclosure for the Kitronik timer kit, don't give this the brush off as there's an optional teeth cleaning design too! Follow along and make your own!
Custom Laser Cut Enclosure For Kitronik Steady Hand Game Project Kit (with Latch)
When building a project kit, such as our Steady Hand Kit, having an attractive and sturdy case to house it makes the outcome that much more rewarding. Emma's been back on the laser cutter and has produced this rather fetching custom enclosure.
Starry Mood Light Enclosure For Kitronik Round USB LED Lamps
Emma has designed these fantastic starry custom enclosures for our Kitronik Round RGB USB LED Board and Kitronik Round White USB LED Board. All of the files needed are available as a free download, for you to use or customise.
Making Custom Rubber Stamps With Green ECO Laser Compatible Rubber
For those times when only a rubber stamp will do... Emma to the rescue. Make your own custom rubber stamps made from ECO laser rubber and Bamboo and you can stamp things in an environmentally friendly way.
We're Back! Happy New Year For 2022
Happy New Year! The Kitronik break is now officially over and we are glad to be back to business, refreshed and ready for anything. All orders, picking, dispatch, and deliveries are back to spec', it's like nothing ever happened. Let's take a look at we're getting stuck into at the moment!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
We would like to wish all of our customers, old and new, all the best this Christmas. Here's to a well-deserved break and great things for everyone for 2022! Have a great break, stay safe, and we'll see you all on the 4th of Jan!
Laser Cut Santa Stop Here Edge Lit Sign - Christmas 2021
Christmas is now just around the corner but there's still plenty of time for making. Emma's been back on the laser cutter to produce something for you to have a go at. All you'll need is some acrylic and a Kitronik USB RGB LED strip.and you're good to go.
Christmas 2021 Shutdown, Ordering, And Delivery Information
Christmas is now just a few weeks away and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. We've complied all of the facts and dates into a single list.
Kitronik Is Now An Official Raspberry Pi Reseller
We are very proud to announce that Kitronik is now an official Raspberry Pi reseller. From a customer and company viewpoint, this is a very exciting milestone for us. Whether you're in a school, attending a code club, or you're an at-home Maker, there is going to be plenty to be excited about in the near future.
Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Motors
Learn how to write code to take control of the motors on the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico-ARP). Learn how to get the wheels turning, at the same speed, and how to turn your Pico-ARP into a drawing bot.
Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Buzzer, Button and Lights
Learn to code the additional features of the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics platform for Raspberry Pi Pico. Take control of the Pico-ARP Buzzer, button, & Lights. The resource contains code and a full walk-through of how it works.