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Tech Talk - Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade - Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT

Tech Talk - Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade - Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT

Hi, we are back with a new tech talk. Join Kevin on Thurs 9th Nov 10:30AM GMT as he shines a spotlight on our Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade. He will explore what it is, how to use it, and the wealth of learning material that there is available on the MakeCode Arcade website. Find out more and join us live...
Materials Tech Talk - Mirrored Acrylic - Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST

Materials Tech Talk - Mirrored Acrylic - Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore Mirrored Acrylic. They'll go into how to get the best results from your laser cutter and possible uses, with examples. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 6th July 2023 at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live.
Tech Talk - Kitronik ZIP96 for Raspberry Pi Pico 15th June -10:30AM BST

Tech Talk - Kitronik ZIP96 for Raspberry Pi Pico 15th June -10:30AM BST

Kitronik are back with a New Product themed tech talk. Join Alasdair & Kevin as they explore our new Kitronik ZIP96 retro gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico. They will be going over the features of the board, how it can be used, and the resources available to help you get the most from it. Find out more...
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Materials Tech Talk - Weird April Makes - Thurs 6th of April at 10:30AM BST

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore some April themed makes. They'll discuss all aspects of the makes including how to make them and the materials used. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 6th of April at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live.
Tech Talk - micro:bit Python Editor - Thurs 9th of March at 10:30AM GMT main image

Tech Talk - micro:bit Python Editor - Thurs 9th of March at 10:30AM GMT

We're back with another tech talk. Join Emma & Kevin as they explore the basics of using the New micro:bit Python Editor. They'll explore the interface and get hands on with some code examples. If you want to get into Python with micro:bit but are unsure of where to start, this is the tech talk for you. Learn more...
Materials Tech Talk - Living Hinges - Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT

Materials Tech Talk - Living Hinges - Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore living hinges. They'll discuss what they are, how to make them, and the materials that they recommend to use them with. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT to watch it live.
Materials Tech Talk - Joinings, Fixings & Adhesives - Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT

Materials Tech Talk - Joinings, Fixings & Adhesives - Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT

Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with the first materials themed tech talk of 2023. Join (sorry...) Emma and Dominic as they explore different ways of joining materials together. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT to watch it all go down live.
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...
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.
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!
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 - 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.
Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Board for Pico - Thurs 31st March @ 10:30AM BST

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.
Tech Talk - Simple Servo Control Board - Thurs 10th February @ 10:30AM GMT

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.
Tech Talk - New Round USB Lamps - Thurs 18th November @ 10:30AM BST 1

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!
Tech Talk - Lesson in a box with Caroline Keep - Tues 19th October @ 11:30AM BST

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. 
Tech Talk - Kitronik Air Quality Board for micro:bit - Tues 5th October @ 10:30AM BST

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.
Tech Talk - Kitronik LAB:bit for BBC micro:bit - Thurs 23rd September @ 10:30AM GMT

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.