Resources
Online Tutorial – Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Line Following Sensors
Learn how to take control of the line following sensors on the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for the Raspberry Pi Pico. Work through this resource and learn how to add line following to your buggy.
Online Tutorial - Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Ultrasonic Sensor
Learn how to add distance sensing and obstacle avoidance to the Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico. The buggy is supplied with a distance sensor, learn how to add more autonomy to your robot with this guide.
Online Tutorial – Autonomous Robotics Platform for Pico - Using the Servo connections
The ARP has 4 servo connections. These can be used to control standard hobby servos. The servo connectors are located 2 towards the rear of the ARP, just outside the motors, and 2 towards the front, by the ultrasonic connector. Learn how to set up and code for the servos to enhance your robotics project.
First steps with the Raspberry Pi Pico and Thonny.
The Pico can be programmed in a number of languages. This guide is for MicroPython – a Python implementation for micro controllers, and uses the Thonny editor. This guide provides everything you need to know to get going with Pico and MicroPython.
How To Make Round USB RGB LED Lamp Cyber Punk Goggles
As the nights are getting longer and the evenings are darker, Emma shows you how to bring a futuristic glow back into your life with these fun Cyber Goggles! This is a more involved make, including soldering, deconstructing cables and some fun laser cutting.
Tech Talk - New Round USB Lamps - Thurs 18th November @ 10:30AM GMT
The team are back with another tech talk! This time we take a look at our two new round USB LED Lamps. Both lamps make a great platform for producing custom enclosures, at home or in the classroom. Join Emma & Kevin on YouTube, Thurs 18th November @ 10:30AM GMT, and have your questions questions answered live!
How To Make A Pixel Clock With Value Acrylic
Take a break from the hi-res courtesy of this Pixel Clock made from our value range of cheap acrylic sheets. This make is easy to make and will look great on your desk on a shelf in your workspace. As always, the DXF files are downloadable for free. Use them to make your own or as the basis for your own designs!
Tech Talk - Lesson in a box with Caroline Keep - Tues 19th October @ 11:30AM BST
It's tech talk time, but not as you've known it! This time we have a special guest and we couldn't be more excited! Joining Kevin and Alasdair this time will be award winning Teacher Caroline Keep, and the tech talk topic will be Lesson in a box.
Cat On The Moon Value Acrylic Edge Lit Sign - Halloween 2021
Happy Spooky Season everyone! Emma's back with another edge-lit project for you all, using our brand new USB RGB LED Strip! We've made this from our clear value value range of cheap acrylic sheets but you can use whatever you have to hand. We've found that clear works best for these types of signs, especially when used with an RGB light source.
Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Board for micro:bit - Tues 5th October @ 10:30AM BST
The live tech talk team are back with another installment of live chat. Join us on YouTube on the Tues 5th October @ 10:30AM BST for information and live Q&A. This time we'll be taking a close look at the Kitronik Air Quality Board for micro:bit.
Laser Cut Sign for our New USB RGB LED Strip
With the release of a new LED strip, we have created a new casing to allow you to make edge-lit designs for it! This blog will cover the base itself, then the Retrowave-style edge lit design.
Tech Talk - Kitronik LAB:bit for BBC micro:bit - Thurs 23rd September @ 10:30AM GMT
The live tech talk team are back with another installment of live chat. Join us on YouTube on the 23rd September at 10:30AM GMT for information and live Q&A. This time we'll be taking a close look at the Kitronik LAB:bit Educational Platform for BBC micro:bit.
Five Reasons Why You Should Be Using Cork
We'd like to explore Cork a little and highlight five reasons why you should be using it in your workspace/home/classroom. Or rather, lots of reasons that are then grouped under five headings. Find out more!
The Online Kitronik Catalogue 2021-2022 PDF
We are very pleased to be able to bring you the new Design And Technology Catalogue 2021-2022. It's 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.
Tech Talk - :VIEW Graphics128 OLED display - Thurs 9th September @ 2:00PM
The live tech talk team are back with another installment of live chat. Join us on YouTube on the 9th September at 2:00PM GMT for information and live Q&A. This time we'll be taking a close look at the Kitronik :VIEW Graphics128 OLED display 128x64 for BBC micro:bit
What Are Value Acrylic Sheets & What Can You Use Them For?
In today's world of daily rising raw materials prices, increased consumer prices are a reality that we are all now dealing with. If you manage a materials budget for a school, what do you do? Our Value range of cheap acrylic sheets might just be the answer. Find out if they are right for you.
What Is A Resistant Material?
When designing or building a project, making sure it is also robust enough is a key consideration. It may need to stand up to handling, collisions, the elements, and more. We're going to explore resistant properties and then take a look at a selection of materials to see what resistant properties they have.
Kitronik On GitHub - A Beginners Guide
Get to grips with GitHub, with this quick and simple beginner's guide. Learn how to make the most of the online repositories we set up for some of our in house products. Though primarily aimed at the Beginner, there is also information of value for the more experienced user. Find out more...
Live Data Logging - Discovery Kit For Raspberry Pi Pico Extension Exp 3
This is part of a series to create a Data logger on the Pico. It assumes that the user has completed the Pico Discovery Kit, and both the additional ‘Pico Thermometer’ and ‘Storing Data on the Pico’ resources. This is the third of several extension experiments for the Discovery kit that will only be available online.
Storing Data - Discovery Kit For Raspberry Pi Pico Extension Exp 2
This resource is part of a series to create a Data logger on the Pico. It assumes that the user has completed the Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico. It is intended to be completed after the Pico Thermometer resource, but this is not essential.