Resources
A Guide to Plywood Grading
Plywood (laserply) is graded using a lettering system, this guide explains what quality of finish should be expected for each of the UK grades including photos. It also explains how two grades are used to give the same or different quality finishes on either side of a sheet of material.
New Products: Mirrored, Glass Look and Pale Opaque 3mm Perspex
New Perspex types for Kitronik's range of laser safe materials for enclosures and projects of all kinds. Mirror, Glass Look and Pale Opaque Acrylics.
Poplar Laser Plywood (laserply) Video
Find out why we rate Poplar Laser Plywood (laserply) so highly with this video explanation.
New Products: Soldering Starter Kit, Soldering Repair Kit and Toggle Switch
Friday means new products and we've perfect products for anyone who wants to get into the world of electronics and soldering.
Concrete Speaker Design at Nottingham Trent University
Concrete is an amazing material we came across these speaker enclosures produced by students studying Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
New Products: 3W Class D Stereo Amplifier Kit and Needle File Set
New products at Kitronik 3W Class D Stereo Amplifier Kit and 6 140mm Needle File Set in carry case.
Maker Spotlight: Bespoke Gear
After seeing Matt Little's Pedal Power 'Cuppa-Meter' machine at the Creator Fair this year I thought it was time to get to know the man behind the name a little better.
How to Make a Traffic Light SmartBand
We've seen traffic light cups in a few schools now, where students put a green, amber or red cup on their desk to inform the teacher whether they understand what they've just been taught.
Despite being low tech and low budget, anecdotal evidence shows that there might be a reluctance to use them as they are so visible to peers. Enter...SmartBand
How to use a 2-Way Passive Crossover
A crossover is the name given to a circuit that splits an audio signal into separate frequency bands. This allows different frequency bands of the output from an amplifier to be sent to different speakers instead of all being sent to one speaker.
Black Friday Sale, Bargains until Midnight Sunday
It's Black Friday and we've discounted items from our Electro Fashion and Educational Electronic Project Kits
New Product Update: Bare Conductive Touch Board & Merry Resistivities Flashing Christmas Card Kit.
New products from Bare Conductive including the excellent Arduino compatable Touch Board and Merry Restivtivities Flashing Card Kit.
New Products: Sparkfun Digital Sandbox, LiPo Charger/Booster and more.
Five new products for you this time. Kitronik now stock three new product from Sparkfun and AAA batteries in 4 and 40 packs
The 3rd Annual Derby Mini Maker Faire - A Look Back.
A look back at the 3rd annual Derby Mini Maker Faire.
Cub Scout LED Candle Project
The festive season approaches and we thought we'd share an interesting LED candle project sent to us by Graham from the 17th Barrow St Perran's Scout Group.
New Product: Needle Set
At Kitronik we're very excited about wearable technology and e-textiles, we stock lots of great e-textiles kits including Kitronik's Lilypad wearable Arduino.
How to Make a Sewable Christmas Decoration Using Our Free Pre-Cut Foam Template
This project uses our free pre-cut foam decoration and an easy sew LED to make a simple light up Christmas decoration.
The lack of specialist skills needed to make this project make it quick to make and one that is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting an e-textiles project that is simple.