Resources
Kitronik's Offices - an Overview
We've been in our new building since Easter 2011 so I thought that it would be nice to give you all an overview of what it is like and how we work.
Kitronik Extends E-Textiles Range
We have recently increased the number of products in our, already very popular, Electro-Fashion E-Textiles range.
Kitronik November Product Update
November 2011 newsletter: new project kits - Timed Night Light Kit, Wireless Steady Hand Game Kit, more additions to our Perspex range, and much more.
Design and Technology Show 2011
November 2011: visit to the annual Design and Technology Show at the NEC.
Stereo Amplifier Project Kit
Introducing our Stereo Amplifier Kit. It’s as easy to assemble as the Mono Amplifier, even though there are a few extra parts, but offers the user a better listening experience with stereo sound.
Design Technology Enrichment Day – 29th March 2010
28th March 2010: Design Technology Enrichment Day - Electronics in Primary Schools.
Fabric Master and Gem Master Tools
Add excitement to your textiles project by using the Fabric and Gem Master Tools. Better still, these new tools are available at a special introductory rate (on all orders received before September).
Gem Master Tool and Extended Gem Range
Why not add some sparkle to a textiles or resistant materials project with our range of gems and studs?
PERSPEX® Acrylic Sheets Now Available
We now supply a wide range of PERSPEX Acrylic Sheets. We have selected a range of colours and finishes ideal for use in schools.
Integrating Electronics and Textiles
How to integrating Electronics and Textiles using an LED Power Board.
Power from a Computer with USB
Many commercial products such as phones, MP3 players and cameras take their power from a computer's USB port (when connected) and school projects can also do this. This is a great power source, especially for small devices as it saves on bulky batteries or the expense of a mains adapter.
Which Resistor Should I Use with my LED?
LED brightness is controlled using a current limit resistor to drop some of the battery voltage, calculate the resistance using the formulas in this guide. A worked example shows the calculation used to work out the resistance to accompany an LED in a typical circuit using a 9V battery.
Harnessing the Power of the Sun with a Solar Garden Light
Teachers are now looking for projects that allow students to consider sustainability, and, what better way to do this, than with a solar garden light?
Arduino - a Review of the Open-source Embedded Platform
What is Arduino? What do you need to get started with Arduino? What are the features of Arduino's hardware and software? What are the benefits of being open-source?
USB - The Easy Alternative to Batteries
Batteries have always been the obvious choice to power a school project, but with our USB lead this doesn’t need to be the case...