Resources

What is the BBC micro:bit? - Kitronik University
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control – simply switch it on and programme it to light up, sync with other devices, and make your very own BBC micro:bit ideas, games and apps come to life.

How to Make a Backpack Cover with a Light Sensor
Learn how to make a backpack cover with a light sensor in our easy to follow tutorial.

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.

How to Make a Laser Cut Christmas Decoration
Learn how to make a Laser Cut Christmas Decoration using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Featuring: NTU Fuzzy Circuits - LED Picture
Just like in our previous blog posts; we are covering a project in conjunction with first year students at NTU with a LED picture.

BBC micro:bit Demo - D&T Summer School
We're excited to announce that we'll be demonstrating the BBC Micro Bit at the D&T Summer School in Loughborough on the 9th and 10th of July.

Codasign - Children to Create Their Own Wearable Tech at Free Event
Workshop at British Museum will teach school children how to sew their own LED badge, providing an introduction into e-textiles and wearable technology

Minecraft Inspired Coffee Table
We first saw the prototype of this Minecraft inspired coffee table project when Martin Raynsford was in the office visiting. We were so taken with it that we arranged for Martin to take the material he needed so he could get to work on a full size version. Now that table is finished, we managed to get hold of Martin to give us the run down of exactly how it was made. Without further ado, over to Martin

NTU - Bringing electronic fashion into the classroom
Nottingham Trent University Design and Technology lecturers Sarah Davies and Alison Hardy recently created some new resources exploring bringing electronic fashion into the classroom. Have a look at how they set about bringing together electronics and textiles here.

New Support for Teachers to Bring ‘Electronic Fashion’ into the Classroom
New resources for teachers to confidently bring ‘electronic fashion’ into the classroom as part of the new design and technology (D&T) curriculum have been created through a research partnership between Nottingham Trent University’s School of Education and electronic components firm, Kitronik.

How to Make an LED Brooch with a Magnet Switch
Learn how to make an LED Brooch with a magnet switch in our easy to follow tutorial.

Proud to be a BBC micro:bit Partner
Over the last couple of months you will have no doubt heard about the BBC micro:bit project, which aims to get year 7 students coding. Kitronik has joined a number of partners to help the BBC deliver some of the educational resources.

How the Electro-Fashion Cat is Screen Printed
This tutorial explains how the Electro-Fashion Cat design is screen printed on to a piece of felt.

Introducing: Bump and Spin Buggy
This week's New Product Friday, we are really excited to bring to you our new Bump and Spin Buggy!

Team Memory Game: Manufacturing
This second part in our series brings to you how we made and put the design of the Team Memory Game into reality.

How to Make a Rudolph Christmas Decoration
Learn how to make a Rudolph Christmas decoration using conductive thread 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 Make a Sewable Rocket Key Ring Torch
Learn how to use our ultra-slim sewable LEDs and conductive thread to make this eye catching rocket keyring torch.

Introducing: CEL Robox Accessories!
This week, we thought we would bring you an update on our 3D Printing range including a Robox Dual Nozzle 3D Printer Head and an extension of our filament range clear filament coming in both Crystal Clear ABS and Natural Clear PLA varieties.

Team Memory Game - Design
Over the next few weeks, we are showing you how we made our Team Memory game that debuted at the Maker Faire UK 2015.