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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!
Comparison Between Inventor's Kit and Discovery Kit

Comparison Between Inventor's Kit and Discovery Kit

Kitronik Inventor's Kit for BBC micro:bit has been one of the most successful products we have launched. Having discovered a need for an ultimate b...
How To Make a Kitronik ZIP Tile For microbit Gamer

How To Make a Kitronik ZIP Tile For microbit Gamer

In this resource, we show you how we turned a Kitronik ZIP Tile, and a BBC micro:bit into a portable retro gamer. The ZIP tile is perfect for some ...
Comparison Between ZIP Halo and ZIP Halo HD

Comparison Between ZIP Halo and ZIP Halo HD

Since launching the ZIP Halo HD back in Autumn 2019, it's proven very popular! It's visually impressive, has some fantastic additional features in comparison to our previous ZIP Halo and there's plenty of projects and example code to get you started straight away!
ZIP Hex Lightsaber – May the 4th Be With You

ZIP Hex Lightsaber – May the 4th Be With You

There has been a disturbance in the micro:bit community, have you felt it? Star Wars day is back and has probably led a lot of you to make something inspired by the galaxy far far away.
5 Easter Craft Ideas Using Polyethylene Foam Sheets

5 Easter Craft Ideas Using Polyethylene Foam Sheets

Easter is fast approaching, and with us all being indoors, it may not have been the Bank Holiday weekend you might have hoped for. That's why we thought it would be a great idea to get the creative juices flowing and create some Easter-inspired decorations that are perfect to do with your family.
Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant Made From Recycled Carton

Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant Made From Recycled Carton

Get creative with the children at home and make your very own Sound Reactive Halo HD Elephant! Combine creativity and code with this fun-filled project that can be completed in any household, no matter what your coding ability or craft supplies!
Kitronik are Making PPE Visors to Help with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kitronik are Making PPE Visors to Help with the COVID-19 Pandemic

To support Nottingham's local NHS Trust in its efforts to fight the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Kitronik and other organisations have teamed up to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Visors) to help keep the frontline staff safe whilst treating patients.
10 Projects a Beginner Can Do With a BBC micro:bit

10 Projects a Beginner Can Do With a BBC micro:bit

In this beginners guide to the BBC microbit we showcase 10 simple projects that can be completed without connecting anything extra to the micro:bit. From displaying your name to counting your steps there's a wide range of ideas to get you started.
10 Recommended Resources to Support Home Schooling

10 Recommended Resources to Support Home Schooling

In uncertain times, we must come together and help one another. As schools close for the majority of pupils, home schooling will cause a lot of stress for most parents out there. We want to help where we can, so we've come up with 10 resources we believe will help you as parents, and your child(ren) in their education.
10 Recommended Products to Support Home Schooling

10 Recommended Products to Support Home Schooling

In uncertain times, we must come together and help one another. From this Friday, a lot of schools in the UK will close for the majority of children, which means home schooling could cause stressful times for a lot of parents out there. We want to help where we can, so we've come up with 10 products that will support your child(ren)'s education.
How To Make  A Sustainable Lampshade With Cork

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!
The Kitronik Mono Amp – New And Improved

The Kitronik Mono Amp – New And Improved

Since its launch, the Kitronik Mono Amp has been one of our most popular kits, especially in the classroom. It’s quick and easy to build and delivers great results. It also offers a fantastic platform for designing custom enclosures. Whilst visiting schools recently, we learned that there was an opportunity for us to improve the kit for you.
5 Reasons Why Kitronik ARCADE Is Fun And Educational

5 Reasons Why Kitronik ARCADE Is Fun And Educational

Kitronik ARCADE has proven incredibly popular since launching back in October, but, there's one question we've been asked a lot. Is it educational? The answer...YES!
The microbit User Guide For Absolute Beginners

The microbit User Guide For Absolute Beginners

This beginners microbit user guide is a no frills, straight to the point, collection of essential knowledge. It’s not everything you need to know, but everything up to step 5 is everything you need to know right now.
Kitronik Materials Spring Update Flyer 2020

Kitronik Materials Spring Update Flyer 2020

The Materials Spring Update Flyer 2020 is now out and should be landing in your school soon. We've also uploaded a pdf version here that you can access while you wait for your hard copy. All you need is an internet connection and browser. View it anytime, anywhere.
Top 5 Makey Makey Projects - Plus Bonus Valentines Make

Top 5 Makey Makey Projects - Plus Bonus Valentines Make

Do you have a Makey Makey kit and wonder what you can do with it? Or, maybe you've been thinking about getting one and you're also wondering what you might do with it if you get it? Check out these six examples to see some of the great things that can be done with Makey Makey.
Must Read - New Computing Flyer 2020

Must Read - New Computing Flyer 2020

Take a look at our brand new Computing Products Flyer and find out more about our latest products incorporating micro:bit, coding and robotics.
Kitronik Are Going To BETT 2020 22 - 25 Jan Stand SA37

Kitronik Are Going To BETT 2020 22 - 25 Jan Stand SA37

BETT 2020 is just a week away and the Kitronik team are primed and ready for action!  We are super excited this year as we have lots of new things to show off. Also, we'll be running interactive workshops. We love to meet up with and chat with Educators, so if you are going, please stop by stand SA37 and see what we've been up to.
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2019/20

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2019/20

It's that time of year again, it comes around too quickly! From all of us here at Kitronik, we'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas And Happy New Year. Thank you to each and every one of you for coming along with us for another year, we appreciate your custom and support. So, we are wishing you all the best for the new year and a big thank you!