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Make Custom Chassis Designs for the Kitronik Drag Racer Module
2026-04-23 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project DC Motor Drivers / Controllers Robot Kits Servo Wheels / Casters Guide by Kitronik Maker Building a project from the ground up can be intimidating, especially when designing around an existing electronics kit.
Getting to grips with the Kitronik Klaw, BBC micro:bit, and MakeCode!
2026-04-02 | By Kitronik Maker Microcontrollers Robot Accessories Servo micro:bit Guide by Kitronik Maker 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. Because of the simulator in the MakeCode Editor, it is possible to learn to code and to test your code without any hardware at all.
A Guide on Working with Mirrored Acrylic
2026-02-05 | By Kitronik Maker Guide by Kitronik Maker Mirrors are a great maker project to undertake because of their versatility in design and the fascinating history they carry. Mirrors have taken many forms over thousands of years, from pools of water in dark containers to polished copper and the more familiar glass mirrors we use today. In this instance, though, Emma explores working with mirrored acrylic.
Create a Custom Surround for the Temperature Module
2026-01-22 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Temperature Displays Environmental LCD / TFT Guide by Kitronik Maker 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. Perfect for the desktop, or any nearby flat surface.
An Introduction To 3D Design In 123D Design
2025-12-04 | By Kitronik Maker 3D Printing 3D Printer Guide by Kitronik Maker This is a step by step guide for using free design tools to create 2D and 3D designs for 3D printing and is intended as an introduction to 3D design. The purpose of the design was to produce a resistor lead forming tool that would ensure that all resistors in a project were bent in an identical way, the perfect tool for those working on an electronics project that is going to be marked.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 5 - Control a Servo with a Potentiometer
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Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 4 - Using a Transistor to Drive a Motor
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Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 3 - Dimming an LED using a Potentiometer
2025-09-18 | By Kitronik Maker Raspberry Pi MCU Guide by Kitronik Maker Experiment 3 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore dimming an LED using a potentiometer. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.
Pico Inventor's Kit Experiment 2
2025-09-11 | By Kitronik Maker Raspberry Pi MCU Experiment 2 from the Inventors Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico, in which we explore how to use a phototransistor and take an analog reading. Included in this resource are code downloads, a description of the experiment and also a video walk-through. This resource provides additional help and is not meant to replace the documentation that ships with the kit.
Automating Paper Automata with the CREATE Simple Servo Board for microbit
2025-08-07 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Servo micro:bit Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker We recently launched the Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board for BBC micro:bit, and Emma wasted no time in putting together three great resources for it. We've included all three resources below, with all of the files needed and step by step instructions for each.
Edge Lit Flower with our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards
2025-07-24 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Laser Cutters LEDs / Discrete / Modules Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker Create that perfect gift for mum, using one of our Kitronik Tricolour LED Boards. This layered light effect display will look great on the mantel piece. Grab the file, follow Kev's guide, and make your own. The designs can be personalised and changed in any way you like.
Build a Neuro Hand With EMG Using Spiker:bit & micro:bit
2025-07-22 | By bekathwia License: See Original Project Microcontrollers micro:bit Meet Spiker:bit, the new micro:bit-compatible accessory for building your own projects that interface directly with the electrical signals from your body. Spiker:bit provides three basic ways to measure: electromyography (EMG), electrocardiography (ECG or EKG), and electroencephalography (EEG).
Making an Outdoor Enclosure for the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi
2025-07-10 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Project Enclosures Single Board Computers Air Quality Environmental Raspberry Pi MCU Courtesy of Kitronik Maker Guide by Kitronik Maker Overview In this blog we will explore making and testing an outdoor enclosure for the Kitronik Air Quality Control HAT for Raspberry Pi. The library and example code for the Air Quality Control HAT can be found on our GitHub repo.
Final Build Reveal: The Pixel Ball Showdown
2025-07-04 | By Zach Hipps Alright, we are in the homestretch! After weeks of mystery, head-scratching, and some magnificent 3D printing failures, Pixel Ball is finally ready for its big reveal. I even had cameraman Pat help me move the workbenches out of the way so this monstrosity could actually fit in the shot. Yes, I know what you're thinking: "Zach, that thing looks a little saggy." Well, it just celebrated its 40th birthday, okay?
How to Make a Steady Hand Project Kit Surgery Game
2025-06-26 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Laser Cutters Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker This make is a good example of using a kit which looks like it has only one particular purpose in an entirely new way. What was designed as a Steady Hand Game, in which a loop is passed around a wire maze, is here being used as the circuitry for a surgery-themed game instead! Follow along with Emma's instructions below to learn how you can make this too.
Make a Swing Boat with the Simple Servos Starter Pack for BBC micro:bit
2025-06-12 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Servo micro:bit Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker The third make in the Simple Servo Kit makes series, this is a fairground swing boat ride propelled by a wheel which runs along the underside of the boat. It only uses one Servo and so is still a relatively simple make. Follow along with Emma and learn how to make your own. We've kept ours plain but it's the perfect platform for a spot of decoration.
8-bit Space Shooter on ESP8266 & LED Matrix - DIY Arduino Gaming
2025-06-10 | By Mirko Pavleski License: General Public License LED Matrix Arduino ESP8266 Arcade games are fast-paced, simple-to-play video games, and the Goal is usually to get the highest score, not complete a story. In this type of game, you’re always doing something (shooting, jumping, etc.), often using just a joystick with 1–3 buttons.
E-Textiles Project: Make an Electro-Fashion® Hand Puppet
2025-05-29 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker This Make Covers: Today, wearing tech is nothing new.
Simple & Versatile Arduino Kitchen Timer with TM1637 Display
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Kitronik Bluetooth Amplifier Kit Custom Wooden Enclosures
2025-05-22 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Laser Cutters Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker An interesting part of the design process for amplifier enclosures is the discussion of resonance and quality of sound.
8 Things You Didn't Know About Perspex Acrylic Sheets
2025-05-15 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker As Perspex® Acrylic sheets are one of the most popular materials found in Design and Technology departments we thought it would be interesting to share some facts that many people may not know. We've picked 8 things that we think many people won't know about this highly versatile and widely used design material.
IOT Moon Phase Guide
2025-04-29 | By Adafruit Industries License: See Original Project 3D Printing LED Strips Solder / Desoldering QT Py Courtesy of Adafruit Guide by Ruiz Brothers and 1 other contributor Overview Build an internet-connected Moon Phase clock displaying the current moon cycle on a 3D printed topographical relief of the lunar surface! Powered by CircuitPython, this clock runs on a QT Py ESP32-S2 with a diffused, high density NeoPixel LED strip.
Illuminated Butterfly Wall Art
2025-04-01 | By Adafruit Industries License: See Original Project Hand Tools LED Strips Microcontrollers Arduino ESP32 Adafruit Feather Qwiic Courtesy of Adafruit Guide by Ben Everard Overview Make animated wall art, powered by pebble-style LEDs, and controlled by a Mini Sparkle Motion. The body is made out of corrugated plastic which is easy to work with by hand.
Make a Magic 6-Ball Randomiser with Dice Project Kit and Value Acrylic
2025-02-20 | By Kitronik Maker License: See Original Project Laser Cutters Courtesy of Kitronik Guide by Kitronik Maker Forget the Magic 8 Ball, the new Kitronik Magic 6 Ball is where it’s at! Using the Kitronik Dice Project Kit and some Value Acrylic, you too can create a fun randomiser with life advice. Download the dxf zip file and follow, our in-house animator/designer, Kev's instructions. This is a great hands-on activity for the classroom, combining practical electronics and design.
How to Implement a Software-Based Debounce Algorithm
2024-11-04 | By Maker.io Staff Arduino In microcontroller applications, buttons, and mechanical switches are commonly used as input devices. However, these mechanical components often suffer from a phenomenon known as "bouncing." When a button is pressed or released, the physical contacts inside the button do not transition cleanly from one state to another. Instead, they may momentarily oscillate between the open and closed states before settling into a final, stable position.
Building a Low-Power Solar Weather Station
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