Resources
Kitronik Cafe: Sustainability in Maker Projects Ft. Cork & Bamboo
Emma put together two very simple resource ideas for bamboo and cork, using only a laser cutter! As always, we've included free downloads of our DXF designs. Both materials are regarded as prime examples of sustainable materials as the same trees/plants can be harvested time and time again. find out more!
Making A Custom Clock Face With Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets
Emma details how to make a custom clock face for our Quartz Clock Mechanisms with laser engraving laminate sheets. Making custom clock faces is always fun and you can end up with some really great outcomes. We've provided our design that you can download for free and we've also included a list of the materials we used.
Custom Enclosure For The Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit
Emma shows you how to make a custom enclosure for the Kitronik smart greenhouse kit for the BBC micro:bit. Maybe you want to grow a taller crop or maybe you just fancy having the kit sit in something that looks like a traditional greenhouse kit. Whatever your reasons, we've got you covered!
How To Make A Transparent Custom Amplifier Case
Emma shows you how to make a custom case for one of our high powered stereo amplifier kits. This howto comes complete with a list of the items that we used and a free DXF download so you can get to work straight away. We chose to use a transparent orange Perspex sheet, but any transparent acrylic will work.
Make Laser Cut Perspex Custom Football Glasses
Emma shows us how she made some custom football glasses from a couple of Perspex sheets. It requires very few materials and is super simple to do. We've provided a list of the materials we used and a free DXF download.
Lasercut & Thermoformed Polypropylene Rose Lamp
We're back with another project! This one is inspired by the beginning of Spring 2021, and features a couple of more advanced techniques. We've got all of the usual links to the materials and a free DXF download. The key to the whole build is the transparent polypropylene, it's amazing what applying some heat can do!
Easter 2021 Project Ideas For The Laser Cutter
Spring will soon be sprung and that means that Easter 2021 is just around the corner. Which also means we have another excuse to fire up the laser cutter! We've rustled up a couple of nice project ideas for Easter that you can make as is or tweak to taste! Materials suggestions and free DXF file downloads included.
Valentines 2021 Project Ideas For The Laser Cutter
Valentines 2021, we might be all but confined to base this year but if you're lucky enough to still have access to a laser cutter, we've got some great idea starters for you. We've got a full set of place mats, coasters, napkin rings, and drink stirrers. It's all here! As always, there are free dxf files that you can take straight to the laser cutter.
Green Energy - Adding a Solar Panel to the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse
Greenhouses are used for growing plants. Plant rely on an amount of sunlight to grow, and so we can also use some of this sunlight to power the con...
Laser Cut Perspex® Sweet Pastels Memory Stick Cases
These laser cut Perspex® sweet pastels memory stick cases might just be the tastiest maker resource we've ever put together. See how we made ours and grab our files so you can make your own. Just add materials and a laser cutter!
Four Festive Project Ideas From Kitronik For Christmas 2020
Christmas is drawing closer and the excitement in the office is growing rapidly. We want to share some of our excitement with you with a few simple...
Laser Cut Edge Lit Signs For Christmas 2020
Christmas 2020 is almost here and that means it's time to make shiny things. Like you needed an excuse! So, let's leave 2020 in the rear-view mirror in style with some Christmas themed laser cut edge-lit signs. See how we made ours and grab the DXF files to make yours!
Making Fun Stamps With Laser Compatible Rubber
If you want to know how to make fun and functional stamps with laser compatible rubber, then you've come to the right place! In this quick guide, we'll show you how we made ours.
Laser Cut Perspex Cyber Visor For Halloween 2020
We might not be able to party for Halloween 2020 like it's 1985 but we can at least dress like it is. Check out Emma's cool laser cut, light up, perspex cyber visor. Emma is our resident graphic designer and she's done her level best to ensure your Halloween is as good as it can be. It's lit!
Laser Cut Edge-Lit Sign For Halloween 2020
Although it promises to be more subdued than normal, Halloween is fast approaching and that means it's time to get making. Why not have a go at making this fetching pumpkin edge lit sign for Halloween 2020. We think it looks great and sup spooky in the dark!
Simple 5V LED Strip Board Edge-Lit Perspex Sign
In this resource, we show you how to make an edge-lit deer using our brand new 5V LED Strip Board! It features five ultra-bright LEDs, a micro USB ...
Examples Of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets
Find out how you can make use of Kitronik's range of Laser Engraving Laminate Sheets. The material is made of a solid base material covered with a thin laminate that can be removed using laser etching. There are a range of colours allowing you to make a sign for every occasion!
How To Make A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork
In this resource, we show you how to make a cool Scandinavian style lampshade using our sustainable 3mm laser cork. One of the great things about making things out of our laser cork is that it's flexible, this means all the parts stay together with a friction fit. So, no glue, no screws, just cork!
Laser cut Glitter Acrylic Christmas Decorations
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!
Laser Cut Glittered Acrylic ZIP Tile Halloween Pumpkin
Quickly turn your ZIP Tile for microbit into a stylish digital Halloween Pumpkin with this simple laser cut design. Use our designs to make one straight away or use them as a starting point for your own design!