Resources

MP3 Mono Amp and FM Radio Cases
Students from from Milton Abbey School and Wisbech Grammar School have been producing these fantastic cases using our FM Radios and MP3 Mono Amplifier Kits.

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.

Kitting Pupils Out for Learning!
This year so far has been a year of celebration: we are currently celebrating our 10th Birthday with the added bonus of celebrating the sale of our millionth home produced kit here in Nottingham.

A Look Back at the D&T Association Summer School 2015
Earlier this month the BBC micro:bit was launched at New Broadcasting House and a couple of days later Geoff took it to show teachers at the D&T Association summer school. We look back at the event here.

How to Make a Light-up Collar for a Dog
Make a funky light up collar for a dog with this easy to follow tutorial.

NTU (SKE) in Design and Technology 2015
Last week we attended the final presentation of the NTU SKE students, a course for graduates with a degree in a subject other than D&T, who wish to train as secondary Design and Technology teachers. They had spent a lot of the last seven weeks working on their projects, and we were excited to see what the four groups came up with.

Our Conductive Thread Winding Machine Hack!
Our Thread Winding Machine has been designed to measure and wind a piece of conductive thread neatly around an Electro-Fashion bobbin, find out how!

BBC micro:bit CAD Resources - Kitronik University
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and features FREE downloadable CAD files in relation to the BBC micro:bit. These downloadable files are available in three different formats and have been made using Autodesk's Inventor Professional.

Websites with free 3D Printing models - Kitronik University
Thanks to the availability of 3D printers, there has been a sudden surge in websites hosting 3D printed models so anyone can make, download and ed...

What is 3D Printing and how does it work?
What is 3D Printing? 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) is the process and production of a 3D object using material built up in su...

Introducing: BBC micro:bit Kitronik University
It's been 10 months since the BBC first got in touch with us to ask if we'd like to become a BBC micro:bit partner, and now, we're delighted to announce following todays official launch, we can launch our own ambitious plans.

Featuring: MyMiniFactory Light of Night Orb
This week, we are looking at some unique 3D printable designs you can print using your 3D printer featuring these Light of Night Orbs.

Don't Steal my BBC micro:bit Alarm - Kitronik University
This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use the output pins on the micro:bit and use the built in accelerometer to control a buzzer when the micro:bit is moved.

BBC micro:bit 3D Printable Case - Kitronik University
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and will show you how to 3D print your very own BBC micro:bit case. It has been produced in conjunction with our friends at Robox. We are currently working on this project, it will be available later on this summer. In the meantime enjoy this sneak preview!

BBC micro:bit - Kitronik University
This Kitronik University course is part of the BBC microbit partnership and covers aspects of the micro:bit including an overview of what it is, what our role is and of course tutorials to let you get started using it within Design & Technology and Science. Learn now!

BBC micro:bit - The Story so far- Kitronik University
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and explains how Kitronik became a BBC micro:bit partner.

Collision Detection Buggy Tutorial - Kitronik Univeristy
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!

Free E-Textiles Sample Packs - Kitronik University
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.

BBC micro:bit our Role - Kitronik University
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.