Resources

How to Make a Soft Press Stud Switch
This Kitronik University course tutorial will tell you how to make a Stud Press Switch.

BBC micro:bit at Derby Mini Maker Faire 2015
We were representing the BBC micro:bit at the Derby Mini Maker Faire so students could have a hands-on experience before they get their BBC micro:bit.

More Robox Filament Types!
This week, we have expanded the number of types of our 3D Printing Filament we currently sell including new ThermoChrome, Co-PET, HIPS and new PLA foam filaments. All of these filaments come on their own SmartReels that is compatible with most 3D printers but has been made exclusively for the Robox 3D Printer.

How to change the Robox RBX-01 Print Head
Rhodri shows you how quick and easy it is to change the print head on the Robox RBX-01 3D Printer.

A Decade of Innovation and Still Passionate about Electronics
Setting up your own business can be a daunting prospect but its one challenge that Kitronik founders Geoff Hampson and Kevin Spurr have no regrets about.

Piano Mounting Laser Cutter File for Xylophone Kit
We have made a design that can be downloaded and laser cut using plywood, forming a plate on top of the Xylophone Kit (see image below). This is in...

Revisited: Quartz Clock Mechanism
This week, we are revisiting one of our most popular items for schools and makers alike. Our Quartz Clock Mechanism is a complete clock mechanism with all of the fixings so you can make the clock face out of any material possible!

How to Add a Standard LED to a Beanie Hat
Learn how to add a standard LED to a beanie hat using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Creator Fair 2015
This years creator fair coincided nicely with the launch of the BBC micro:bit website so what better excuse than to pack up some PCs, some boards and accessories and let people get stuck in with the coding?

BBC micro:bit at the iCSAT National Conference
Following on from the success of showing of the BBC micro:bit at the Leicester Creator Fair, we're excited to announce that we'll be taking it along to the iCSAT National Conference in Bradford on the 21st October.

BBC micro:bit at Derby Mini Maker Faire
Following on from the success of showing of the BBC micro:bit at the Leicester Creator Fair, we're excited to announce that we'll be taking it along to the Derby Mini Maker Faire on the 24th October.

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!
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.

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.

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
Learn how to make a masquerade mask more striking by adding sewable LEDs in our easy to follow tutorial.

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!
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

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.