Resources

This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and will be an in depth tutorial into building a collision detection buggy using the BBC micro:bit and the expansion connector. We are currently working on this project, it will be available later on this summer. In the meantime enjoy this sneak preview!

This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and explains exactly what is included in the Kitronik BBC micro:bit partner free e-textiles sample pack.

Kitronik is one of many partners working with the BBC on the BBC micro:bit project. Collectively the project will give every year 7 student a BBC micro:bit, but just as important as the hardware it will offer project ideas, resources, tutorials to allow teachers to deliver exciting curriculum based activities using the BBC micro:bit. At Kitronik we will be focusing on using the BBC micro:bit within D&T.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control – simply switch it on and programme it to light up, sync with other devices, and make your very own BBC micro:bit ideas, games and apps come to life.

Learn how to make a backpack cover with a light sensor in our easy to follow tutorial.

Learn how to use a through hole LED in a simple E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.

Learn how to make a Laser Cut Christmas Decoration using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Just like in our previous blog posts; we are covering a project in conjunction with first year students at NTU with a LED picture.

We're excited to announce that we'll be demonstrating the BBC Micro Bit at the D&T Summer School in Loughborough on the 9th and 10th of July.

Workshop at British Museum will teach school children how to sew their own LED badge, providing an introduction into e-textiles and wearable technology

We first saw the prototype of this Minecraft inspired coffee table project when Martin Raynsford was in the office visiting. We were so taken with it that we arranged for Martin to take the material he needed so he could get to work on a full size version. Now that table is finished, we managed to get hold of Martin to give us the run down of exactly how it was made. Without further ado, over to Martin

Nottingham Trent University Design and Technology lecturers Sarah Davies and Alison Hardy recently created some new resources exploring bringing electronic fashion into the classroom. Have a look at how they set about bringing together electronics and textiles here.

New resources for teachers to confidently bring ‘electronic fashion’ into the classroom as part of the new design and technology (D&T) curriculum have been created through a research partnership between Nottingham Trent University’s School of Education and electronic components firm, Kitronik.

Learn how to make an LED Brooch with a magnet switch in our easy to follow tutorial.

Over the last couple of months you will have no doubt heard about the BBC micro:bit project, which aims to get year 7 students coding. Kitronik has joined a number of partners to help the BBC deliver some of the educational resources.

This tutorial explains how the Electro-Fashion Cat design is screen printed on to a piece of felt.

This week's New Product Friday, we are really excited to bring to you our new Bump and Spin Buggy!

This second part in our series brings to you how we made and put the design of the Team Memory Game into reality.

Learn how to make a Rudolph Christmas decoration using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Learn how to add a Sewable PCB LED to a simple E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.