Resources

How to Make a Zippi Doll

How to Make a Zippi Doll

Learn how to make an E-Textile Zippi Doll using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
Electro-Fashion Madness!

Electro-Fashion Madness!

We've introduced a large number of boards including a couple Latching Switches, Sewable 5mm LED Holders, a new Sewable Buzzer and an e-textiles battery.
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How Conductive Thread Works

Using conductive thread and how it works.
How to make a sewable Halloween LED badge - Free templates included

How to make a sewable Halloween LED badge - Free templates included

Learn how to sew a Halloween PCB LED badge to add a touch of home-made to your costume this year.
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Getting Started with E-Textiles: Starting to Sew

Learn how to start sewing your E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.
Masquerade in bright white LEDs

Masquerade in bright white LEDs

Learn how to make a masquerade mask more striking by adding sewable LEDs in our easy to follow tutorial.
laser plywood (laserply) and mdf glue types.

Plywood glue types and classifications

With different laser plywood (laserply) glue types and classifications available for plywood depending on it's end use, we put together this simple guide for all of our plywood.
New Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack!

New Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack!

Whether you are starting off in the world of 3D Printing or you are looking for a compact, 3D Printer for your School; the Robox 3D Printer Starter Pack
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How to Make a Soft Tilt Switch Using Jewellery - Kitronik University

This Kitronik University course looks at making a slide switch using a piece of metal jewellery.
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New Digital Auto Ranging Multimeter!

Whether you're developing your own project, or building one of our project kits, sometimes thing don't go as smoothly as you'd like. Enter our new Digital Auto Ranging Multimeter.
Another Robox Visit!

Another Robox Visit!

Last week, the newest member of our Team went down to see the guys at CEL Robox for some training on how to use the Robox 3D Printer to its best abilities.
Introducing: Motors Galore!

Introducing: Motors Galore!

This week, we are powering ahead by introducing 4 new motors. These motors are ideal for a variety of applications that include low current solar power.
How to Add a PCB LED to a Beanie Hat

How to Add a PCB LED to a Beanie Hat

Learn how to add a PCB LED to a beanie hat using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
Nottingham Trent University Undergraduates Bring Some Sparkle to Their Textiles Projects

Nottingham Trent University Undergraduates Bring Some Sparkle to Their Textiles Projects

We had the pleasure of seeing and supporting a number of NTU undergraduate E-Textiles projects from the initial designs right through to the final stages. We loved working with the students and are really impressed with the level of detail that went into each design.
How to Use the Magnetic Switch in an E-Textile Circuit

How to Use the Magnetic Switch in an E-Textile Circuit

Learn how to add a magnet switch to an E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.
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5mm Perspex Now Available!

We are proud to be bringing you a huge expansion to our Perspex range now including 5mm thickness Opaque and Fluorescent and new 3mm Transparent colours.
How to Make a Soft Battery Holder (Power Board)

How to Make a Soft Battery Holder (Power Board)

Learn how to make a soft battery holder with a soft, fabric pouch for holding a 3V battery. Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, taking into account their properties.
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BBC micro:bit Edge Connector Light Level Detector

This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use a Kitronik edge connector breakout with the BBC microbit. The tutorial will cover measuring ambient light levels with an LDR and dimming an LED correspondingly.
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BBC micro:bit Cool Colours Temperature Sensor

This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use an analogue input with the BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit is able to read analogue voltages from sensors like Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) and Thermistors. This tutorial uses the analogue read function to change the colour of a tri-colour LED to correspond to the temperature of the thermistor. A thermistor is a special type of resistor that changes its resistance as it gets warmer.
Introducing: Solar Cells - Shining a Light on Solar Energy

Introducing: Solar Cells - Shining a Light on Solar Energy

This week, we are expanding our Solar cells including new and improved 1.5, 2 and 5V Polycrystalline solar cells. These cells are more efficient in the unpredictable British weather.