Resources
Materials Tech Talk - Weird April Makes - Thurs 6th of April at 10:30AM BST
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore some April themed makes. They'll discuss all aspects of the makes including how to make them and the materials used. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 6th of April at 10:30AM BST to watch it all go down live.
Add Line Following & More to the Simple Robotics Kit with Clippable Detector
The Clippable detector board gives the ability to add sensory inputs to the BBC micro:bit. Within this blog, the Clippable Detector board will be used with the simple robotics kit to make it more versatile. Using phototransistor detectors it is possible to detect a line, light and objects. Find out more...
Tech Talk - micro:bit Python Editor - Thurs 9th of March at 10:30AM GMT
We're back with another tech talk. Join Emma & Kevin as they explore the basics of using the New micro:bit Python Editor. They'll explore the interface and get hands on with some code examples. If you want to get into Python with micro:bit but are unsure of where to start, this is the tech talk for you. Learn more...
Kitronik at Bett 2023, 29-31 March 2023, Stand NQ39
On 29-31 March 2023, Bett is back at ExCel London and we're going (Stand - NQ39), are you? Three days of inspiring connections, content, and product discovery. Bringing together brilliant educators from across the globe. Tickets are free and the deadline for ordering your free tickets is 17th March. Find out more...
Materials Tech Talk - Living Hinges - Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with another materials themed tech talk. Join Emma and Dominic as they explore living hinges. They'll discuss what they are, how to make them, and the materials that they recommend to use them with. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 2nd of March at 10:30AM GMT to watch it live.
How to make a simple Valentines Lamp with a Candle Effect LED
This February 14th, light up your loved one’s life a little with a fun floral lantern make! Follow along with Emma's instructions and make your own. As always, we provide the design as a free download. Learn how...
Materials Tech Talk - Joinings, Fixings & Adhesives - Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT
Kitronik and Smoke & Mirrors are back with the first materials themed tech talk of 2023. Join (sorry...) Emma and Dominic as they explore different ways of joining materials together. Tune in to YouTube on Thurs 9th of February at 10:30AM GMT to watch it all go down live.
Valentines 2023 Inspiration Customising Our Laserables Collection
Valentines is a great time for custom gifts. Putting the effort into making something can really show someone how much they mean to you. In this bl...
micro:bit Multitasking with MakeCode
In this blog we are going to look at how we can multitask on the BBC micro:bit with MakeCode. In our example we used the Kitronik HaloHD to visually indicate the micro:bit running two different tasks at the same time. Learn more...
Kitronik Bluetooth Control App - How to Guide
At Kitronik we have recently released a Google Play Store app called Kitronik Bluetooth Control. This Android app allows you to control a Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy over Bluetooth. In this blog we will learn how to code and setup your micro:bit to be controlled using the app. Learn more...
How to Manage Packages for Pico in Thonny
In this guide we are going to look at how you can use the package manager in Thonny to download the libraries for Kitronik products directly onto your Raspberry Pi Pico.
Making an Enclosure for the USB Rechargeable Torch Kit
One of our newest products is the Kitronik USB Rechargeable Torch Kit: a through-hole soldering kit designed to charge fast and provide a fun design challenge. We have made this simple enclosure for you to use as a jumping-off point for your own design or perhaps just for some inspiration! Learn how...
Kitronik Spring 2023 Design and Technology Update Flyer
We've now completed work on our spring Design & Technology update flyer 2023 and it's ready for download. It's designed to go alongside our most recent full 2022-2023 catalogue, it contains everything that has happened in our materials/coding/kits categories since the catalogue was released. Download your copy...
We're Back! Happy New Year For 2023
Happy New Year! We hope that in amongst it all you were able to take some time to relax, unwind, and to do some of the things that you enjoy doing the most. The Kitronik team are now back at it and back to business! Let's a take a look at a few of things that will be happening in the year to come...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We've almost reached the point of the year when we all take a break. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers all the best this Christmas and New Year! Thank you for your support during 2022 and we look forward to seeing you in early 2023.
Acrylic Bulb Enclosure for the Kitronik Round Side Illumination LED Module
Recently we brought out the beautifully bright Kitronik Round Side Illumination LED Module, and to mark the new board, our Development Director Dave Sanderson designed this cool light-bulb enclosure. Follow Dave & Emma's instructions and make your own...
Create a 3D Japanese Landscape From Laser Cut Layered Parts
Create a 3D Japanese landscape piece of art using a selection of our latest veneered MDFs and plywood as well as Perspex® sheets. Laser cut each part and then layer them together, one a top the other, to create an artistic impression of Mount Fuji in Japan. Sit it on a surface or hang it on a wall. Learn how...
Tech Talk - New Lighting Kits & Modules - Thurs 8th Dec @ 10:30AM GMT
The Kitronik team is back with another Tech Talk. This time we'll be running through all of the great new lighting kits and modules that have come out recently. Alasdair & Emma will go through each and explore their features and how they might be deployed in the wild. Find our more...
Christmas 2022 Shutdown, Ordering, and Delivery Information
Christmas 2022 is just a few weeks away and we want to make sure that everyone gets their orders delivered in good time. Click the link for full details. We'd would like to wish all of our customers all the best over the Christmas , New Year, and beyond. Here's to 2023!
How to Create a Reaction Game for HaloHD for micro:bit with EduBlocks
Hello, I am Luke from Aquinas College. I have always enjoyed the challenge of writing software and learning about how technology can solve real-world problems. Kitronik allowed me to experience this by allowing me to create an extension for their HaloHD product for the micro:bit and to use it to create a game.