Resources

How to Make a USB LED Strip Kit Desk Lamp by Neve Spurr
This handy little desk lamp has been designed and created in the classroom by year 8 student Neve Spurr from Carlton-Le-Willows School, Nottingham. Using our USB LED Strip Kit, some value acrylic and a few bits of wood, she has developed a desk lamp that can tick off a number of requirements from the UK curriculum.

Create a custom surround for the Temperature Module
Keep an eye on the temperature using one of our temperature modules and some Green Cast® acrylic. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect make for the laser cutter. Follow Kev's, our designer/illustrator, simple step by step guide to create a cheery plant in its plant pot, monitoring the changing weather.

Simple Keyring Makes for Teachers - Classroom Friendly Projects
These keyrings are a great cost-effective and time-light project that will make for a great classroom activity. We won’t be presenting you a step-by-step as usual, since these are fairly self-explanatory and based around the iterative design process. All design files are freely downloadable. Find out more...

Getting to grips with the Kitronik Klaw, BBC micro:bit, and MakeCode!
For the budding Roboteer, learning how to add and control actuators is a key skill. In this guide, we are going to take a look at our servo driven Klaw actuator and show you how to control it via code. Find out more...

Make Halloween Shine: Spooky Floating Candles from LED Torch Kits!
Happy Halloween 2023 from Kitronik! For those of you celebrating, we are bringing you a magical make that will have your home, office or classroom feeling like a haunted house! Follow along with Emma's step by step instructions and make your own spooky candles. Learn now...

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Choosing a Needle
Unsure of which needle to use with our conductive thread? This quick guide will help you choose the right needle.

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Threading a Needle
Learn how to quickly and easily thread needles with conductive thread.

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

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Starting to Sew
Learn how to start sewing your E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.

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.

How to Use the Magnetic Switch in an E-Textile Circuit
Learn how to add a magnet switch to an E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.

How to Make a Soft Battery Holder (Power Board)
Learn how to make a soft battery holder with a soft, fabric pouch for holding a 3V battery. Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, taking into account their properties.

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Finishing off Your Stitches
Learn how to finish off E-Textile stitches in our easy to follow tutorial.

How to use Conductive Thread with a Sewing Machine - Kitronik University
Sarah Davies from Nottingham Trent University gives an overview of the Conductive Thread from Kitronik.

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Basic Circuit with Standard LED
Learn how to use a through hole LED in a simple E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Basic Circuit with a PCB LED
Learn how to add a Sewable PCB LED to a simple E-Textiles circuit in our easy to follow tutorial.

How to Individualise a T-shirt with Sewable LEDs
Learn how to individualise a t-shirt with sewable PCB LEDs using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

How to Add 3 Standard LEDs to a Bag
Learn how to add three standard LEDs to a bag using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Positioning LEDs Through Fabric
Learn how to position LEDs through fabric in our easy to follow tutorial.