Resources

This Kitronik University course looks at making a conductive hook and loop (Velcro) switch.

This is a tutorial for Igloo, the Sewable PICAXE Controller Board from Kitronik. Tutorial 1: 'Hello World'.

Thanks to the massive popularity of our Laser Compatible MDF sheets, we're bringing you an ever increasing range of MDF sheets in increasing thickness. We have now increased the thickness of our MDF in new 9mm, 12mm and 18mm thicknesses!

Cycling has never been more popular, but faced with cycling home at night one NTU student decided that more could be done to increase safety and visibility. Enter...VisiGlove

The festive season is finally upon us with Christmas decorations being put up all around, why not try making your own Christmas decorations with friends and family using these useful tutorials.

This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and will be an in depth tutorial into making a BBC micro:bit emoji bag with your free sample kit. We are currently working on this project, it will be available later on this summer. In the meantime enjoy this sneak preview!

Add mood lighting to any room with these flickering LED tea lights made using our own Yellow Flickering Candle LEDs. LED tea lights are an ideal alternative to lit candles thanks to being much safer than a lit flame. The LED gives out a random flickering effect at a steady current. This tutorial shows you how to make a Christmas themed tea light using our laser cutter template.

An introduction to our Electro-Fashion wearables range including our E-Textiles tutorials and useful links!

Following customer demand and based on the results of an EU funded research project, Kitronik is delighted to announce the launch of 'Igloo'.

Learn how to make an LED flower power hair accessory using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Learn how to make Valentine Magnetic Hearts using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

The first example we are looking at is by student Harry Gowlett, who designed a purse with built-in LED, fixing the age old issue of searching for change.

Unsure of which needle to use with our conductive thread? This quick guide will help you choose the right needle.

This tutorial shows you haw to make your very own 3D Printed LED Christmas Tree light.

Learn how to cut Perspex using a saw or scribe in this Kitronik University tutorial, which is part of the working with materials course.

Selecting 3D Printer Filament. 3D printers work by building up thin layers of heated plastic material, or filament. Which you use can depend on the end use and the type of printer you have. Find out the differences between the types.

We love supplying you with the materials for your Project Kits and we are proud to introduce an expansion of our Poplar Plywood (laserply) range coming in a new 'BR' grade and in 600mm x 300mm sheet sizes.

Here at Kitronik, we love providing you with all of the materials you could possibly need for your project or Project Kit. Thanks to its popularity, we are introducing a huge expansion of our laserable Medite MDF sheets with sheet sizes ranging from 600mm x 300mm to 1200m x 800mm and from 3mm to 9mm thickness.

Learn how to how to add sewable LEDs to Easter Bunny Ears in our easy to follow tutorial.

D&T in primary and secondary school is currently facing many challenges including teacher recruitment, reducing curriculum time and decreasing GCSE entries.