25 BRAND NEW PRODUCTS INSIDE!
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY:
JUNE 2017 UPDATE TEACH CODING WITH OUR NEW :MOVE MINI BUGGY See pages 10 & 11 for details.
PLUS... KEEP COOL WITH OUR NEW USB FAN KIT See page 2.
ALSO INSIDE
RECENT ADDITIONS
3D printed amplifier case resource Bestselling projects Build a sumo bot resource Clocks Material highlights Bulk buy discounts Custom PCBs
Micro USB breakout board Motors, wheels and casters Zumo buggy chassis and track sets Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit ‘Klaw’ gripper ZIP addressable LEDs Connector leads
NEW! – USB FAN KIT This kit allows you to build an economical desk fan that takes power from a standard USB port or USB power supply (available separately). The kit comprises a (90mm) fan blade and motor which connect to a PCB that has a power switch, resettable fuse and resistor. The low part count means the kit is very easy to build and is a great project for people with little soldering experience. The resettable fuse prevents the circuit from drawing too much power if the motor is stalled. Supplied as a kit of parts and requires soldering. www.kitronik.co.uk/2162 Description
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USB Fan Kit
2162
£4.50
£3.50
£3.10
NEW! – MICRO USB TO 5V BREAKOUT BOARD This compact Micro USB Breakout Board offers an easy way of connecting circuits to the 5V power lines that a USB connection supplies. The output (5V and Gnd) connections are two large solder-able pads on the PCB. This board is ideal for replacing batteries in a variety of circuits such as our Mono Amp kit. It is compatible with Micro USB chargers supplied with most mobile phones and tablets. www.kitronik.co.uk/5109
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Description
Code
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Micro USB to 5V Breakout Board
5109
£0.95
£0.75
FREE RESOURCE – 3D PRINTED AMPLIFIER / SPEAKER CASES This resource has been designed to show how you can use our Mono and Stereo Amplifier kits as the basis for a 3D printing project. Speaker cases are a great size to still print relatively quickly, but also allow for more detailed exploration in the design and assembly of multiple parts. The downloaded resources include: • STL files for example cases. • STL and Autodesk Inventor files for the amplifier kits, which are an ideal starting point for new designs.
www.kitronik.co.uk/3dprintedamps
CUSTOM PCB SERVICE Let us take the hassle out of manufacturing your school’s PCBs.
www.kitronik.co.uk/custom-pcbs 3
WHY USE A PROJECT FROM KITRONIK?
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DESIGNED FOR EDUCATION
TEACHING MATERIAL
We have designed our kits with students in mind. Where possible components and pads are widely spaced and all out PCB’s are top quality grade to help reduce the chance of student damage.
Our kits are supplied with in depth resources so you can spend more time helping students get the best outcomes, with minimal planning.
INDIVIDUALLY PACKED
TECH SUPPORT
In nearly all cases our kits are supplied individually packed. Meaning all you need to do is hand them out to students.
We want to make sure every student can get their project working and are here to help with any issues that you might come up against.
BESTSELLING PROJECTS Are you planning to add a new project next year? If you are then these bestsellers are a great place to start.
MONO AMP V2
FROM JUST
COLOUR USB LAMP
£1.88
£1.40
PER KIT
www.kitronik.co.uk/2154
5V LED DESK LAMP LIGHT
FROM JUST
£1.40 PER KIT
www.kitronik.co.uk/2155
FROM JUST PER KIT
www.kitronik.co.uk/2131
DARK ACTIVATED NIGHT LIGHT
FROM JUST
£1.52 PER KIT
www.kitronik.co.uk/2120
Note: Kits are supplied in kit form and the examples shown here will require additional materials, etc. Prices shown include our bulk buy discount. See the back page for details.
FREE SAMPLES Request your free sample Kitronik project kit by phone, email or online at:
www.kitronik.co.uk/services/samples
The samples service is available for any self assembly electronic kit which is marked as exclusive to Kitronik (excludes any kit where the price for one is over £8). 5
NEW! – MICRO METAL AND PLASTIC GEARMOTORS NEW! – N20 SERIES MICRO METAL GEARMOTORS
NEW! – MICRO METAL GEARMOTOR BRACKETS
These compact DC motors are ideal for a range of robotics projects. They combine a robust metal gear box and have a 3mm diameter ‘D’ shaped output shaft.
These compact brackets enable convenient mounting of micro metal gearmotors. The black plastic bracket encloses the otherwise exposed gears and the mounting tabs capture the nuts for easy installation. The brackets are sold in pairs, and each bracket comes with two screws and two nuts.
Voltage range: 1v – 12v. Stall current: 900mA. Body dimensions: 26 x 10 x 12mm. D style output shaft: D 3mm, L 9mm. www.kitronik.co.uk/2586 or /2587 Gear ratio
Code
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298:1
2586
£4.20 £4.00 £3.80
50:1
2587
£4.20 £4.00 £3.80
NEW! – PLASTIC GEARMOTORS These plastic gearmotors offer a lower cost alternative to metal gearmotors, while still being well made.
Voltage range: 1v – 12v, 150rpm @4.5V. Stall current: 800mA. Body dimensions: 36.5 x 24.8 x 27.4mm. D style output shaft: D 3mm, L 9mm.
www.kitronik.co.uk/2579 Code
1+
2579
£4.15
NEW! – PLASTIC GEARMOTOR BRACKETS These brackets offer an easy and convenient mounting solution for plastic gearmotors. The brackets securely clasps around the gearmotor and the mounting tabs capture the nuts for easy installation. These brackets are sold in pairs, and each bracket comes with two screws, two nuts, and a spacer. www.kitronik.co.uk/2580 or /2581
www.kitronik.co.uk/2577
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Description
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Pair – Wide
2580
£3.60
2577
£2.80
£2.65
£2.50
Pair – Tall
2581
£3.60
NEW! – WHEELS Mobilise your projects with this range of wheels which are available in 32mm, 40mm and 60mm diameters. The wheels are made from a durable plastic and have a press fit silicone tyre. They are designed for use with motors that have 3mm D output shafts such as motors 2577, 2586 and 2587. These wheels are sold in pairs.
60mm diameter (2571)
www.kitronik.co.uk/2571
40mm diameter (2572)
www.kitronik.co.uk/2572
32mm diameter (2573)
www.kitronik.co.uk/2573
Description
Code
1+
60mm Diameter 8mm Wheels, Black – Pair
2571
£6.75
40mm Diameter 7mm Wheels, Black – Pair
2572
£4.55
32mm Diameter 7mm Wheels, Black – Pair
2573
£4.55
NEW! – CASTERS These ball caster kits are perfect for a range of robotics projects. They include a black ABS housing, a metal ball roller, two extra spacers, and a mounting screw set. The total height of the ball casters can be increased by using the included spacers. (2564 + 2576)
www.kitronik.co.uk/2564
www.kitronik.co.uk/2576
(2578)
www.kitronik.co.uk/2578
Description
Code
1+
Metal Ball Caster – 1/2 Inch (1.27cm)
2564
£2.00
Metal Ball Caster – 3/8 Inch (0.95cm)
2576
£2.00
Metal Ball Caster – 3/4 Inch (1.9cm)
2578
£2.75 7
NEW! – ZUMO CHASSIS AND ACCESSORIES NEW! – ZUMO CHASSIS AND BLADE The Zumo chassis is a small, tracked robot platform that is less than 10 cm on each side. The main body is composed of black ABS and features a compartment for four AA batteries and sockets for two micro metal gearmotors (codes 2586 & 2587). It ships as a kit with two silicone tracks, two drive and two idler sprockets, an acrylic mounting plate, and mounting hardware. Motors and batteries are not included.
Zumo chassis (2582)
Sumo blade (2583)
The basic sumo blade for Zumo chassis is a stainless steel blade that can be mounted to the front of the Zumo chassis to create a slanted, bulldozer-like blade for pushing around objects, such as other mini-sumo robots. www.kitronik.co.uk/2582 and /2583
Description
Code
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Zumo Chassis Kit
2582
£17.95
Basic Sumo Blade for Zumo Chassis
2583
£2.50
Description
Code
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30T Track Set
2584
£12.62
NEW! – 30T TRACK SET This track set includes a pair of 30-tooth silicone tracks, two drive sprockets measuring (35 mm) in diameter, and two matching idler sprockets along with mounting hardware. The drive sprockets are designed to work with 3mm D-shafts, such as those on our micro metal gearmotors (codes 2586 & 2587) and plastic gearmotors (2577). www.kitronik.co.uk/2584
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ZUMO CHASSIS TO BUILD THIS BBC micro:bit-CONTROLLED BUGGY USE THE
BY FOLLOWING OUR STEP-BY STEP GUIDE...
www.kitronik.co.uk/zumobuggy
NEW! – :MOVE MINI BUGGY FOR THE BBC micro:bit The Kitronik :MOVE mini for the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot, suitable for autonomous operation and also remote control projects by using a Bluetooth application or second BBC micro:bit as a controller.
The :MOVE mini is powered by two continuous rotation servo motors. The speed of these servo’s can be controlled by simply altering the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal to the servo, which is easy to do using the Servo blocks in the Microsoft PXT Block editor. The buggy also has 5 x RGB addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible), which can be used as indicators, reverse lights etc... It is possible to add a pen or other extra parts to the kit to increase the range of tasks for which it can be used. BBC micro:bit sold separately and the kit requires simple assembly. 10
The buggy, constructed Kit of parts
EXAMPLES OF THE :MOVE MINI BUGGY IN USE
USING THE BUGGY WITH A PEN
CONTROLLING THE BUGGY
THE RGB ZIP LEDs
Visit
www.kitronik.co.uk/movemini
for more information, details and resources.
Description
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:MOVE mini buggy for the BBC micro:bit
5624
£22.95
£20.95
BBC micro:bit
5613
£10.82 11
NEW! – SERVO:LITE BOARD FOR THE BBC micro:bit The Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit is a simple board that allows you to easily connect and control low power servo motors (servo's must be capable of operating at 3.3V) using the BBC micro:bit. It is connected to the micro:bit using five bolts.
The board in use with a servo
www.kitronik.co.uk/5623
Features:
– Connect two servos in standard configuration and can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable ‘ZIP’ LEDs aren’t needed. – Powered by 3 AAA batteries and also supplies power to the BBC micro:bit. – On / off switch. – 5 x RGB addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible). Additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board.
KITRONIK CUSTOM BLOCKS AVAILABLE FOR THIS BOARD! FIND MORE OUT AT
WWW.KITRONIK.CO.UK/ KITRONIK-BLOCKS
Description
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Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit
5623
£9.50
NEW! – KLAW (GRIPPER) The Kitronik ‘Klaw’ gripper is a great addition to any robotics project. It is controlled by a low voltage servo which is included. The servo is used to open and close the Klaw. At the rear of the unit are mounting points allowing it to be bolted to other items, such as buggies or robotic arms. Supply voltage: 3V to 6V. Supplied as a set of parts that require simple assembly. www.kitronik.co.uk/2588
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Description
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Kitronik Klaw gripper
2588
£5.50
£5.00
NEW! – KITRONIK ZIP LEDs Each ZIP stick has five addressable RGB LED’s. Each LED can be controlled independently and all LEDs are connected using the same three wire bus. Each LED can produce a full spectrum of colours independent to the other LEDs on the same stick. Multiple sticks can be connected to produce longer strips. The LEDs used are based on the WS2812B part which is compatible with Adafruit NeoPixel and other WS2812B driver code. Size: 34.3mm (length) x 10.2mm (width). Supply voltage: 3.5V to 5V (no polarity protection). Mounting holes: 2 x 2.2mm diameter. For a tutorial showing how to use these LEDs with the BBC micro:bit please visit www.kitronik.co.uk/zip-leds
www.kitronik.co.uk/35129 Description
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Kitronik 5 x LED ‘ZIP’ stick
35129
£2.75
£2.25
NEW! – CONNECTOR LEADS NEW! – ALLIGATOR CLIP WITH PIGTAIL
NEW! – JST JUMPER WIRES
These wires are pre-terminated with an alligator clip on one end and a hookup pigtail (male jumper connector) on the other. These connector wires can also be used to connect a BBC micro:bit to a prototyping board as an alternative to an edge connector. Pack contains four leads.
www.kitronik.co.uk/2480
This simple two wire cable has a 2-pin JST connector on one end (which can be used to connect to the micro:bit power connector), bare cable on the opposite end and it also comes with the mating connector for the JST.
www.kitronik.co.uk/4160
Code
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Code
1+
2480
£3.00
4160
£0.95 13
QUARTZ CLOCK MOVEMENT A precision quartz clock movement, supplied complete with hour, minute and second hands. The unit is easy to mount with a centre fixing and includes the fixing hardware. Supplied in a box of 20, in a tray of 100, or in a box of 500. The clock will typically run for two years off a single AA size battery (available separately).
FROM
75P EACH!
Size: 56 x 56 x 16mm. Max panel thickness: 8mm. Hand dimensions: Hour 65mm; Minute 80mm; Second 110mm (measured from centre of clock movement). www.kitronik.co.uk/2801
Description
Code
1+
Pack of 20 clock movements
2801-20
£21.00
Tray of 100 clock movements
2801-100
£85.00
Box of 500 clock movements
2801-500
£375.00
LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION? See how we made a concrete clock:
www.kitronik.co.uk/concrete 14
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MDF, PLYWOOD AND VENEERED SHEETS MDF SHEETS Our Laser Compatible Medite Premier MDF sheets are highly versatile. They are produced using superior wood refining technology and specially designed resins. Benefits are consistency of quality and thickness, as well as reduced tool wear. This product conforms to E1 (low) formaldehyde levels. While there is no official classification for ‘Laser Grade’ MDF, we believe that E1 conforming MDF is the safest and best MDF for using in a laser cutter.
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Description
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3mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 400mm x 300mm
3257
£0.70
£0.60
£0.45
3mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 300mm
3226
£0.75
£0.70
£0.65
3mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3211
£1.30
£1.10
£0.85
3mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3227
£2.00
£1.85
£1.70
4mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3229
£1.25
£1.15
£1.10
4mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3230
£2.55
£2.35
£2.15
6mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 400mm x 300mm
3258
£1.20
£1.00
£0.80
6mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 300mm
3232
£1.45
£1.35
£1.25
6mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3212
£2.00
£1.80
£1.55
6mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3233
£3.65
£3.35
£3.10
9mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3235
£2.75
£2.50
£2.30
9mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3236
£5.45
£5.00
£4.65
12mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3238
£3.35
£3.05
£2.85
12mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3239
£6.70
£6.15
£5.65
18mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 600mm x 400mm
3241
£5.00
£4.65
£4.25
18mm Laser Compatible Medite MDF – 800mm x 600mm
3242
£9.20
£8.45
£7.75
VENEERED PLYWOOD AND MDF We love these high quality (real) Oak, Ash and Black American Walnut Veneered plywood and MDF sheets. They are ideal for projects requiring a high quality appearance and finish. As the veneer is cut from actual wood logs each sheet has its own unique grain, texture, and colour. All versions are suitable for laser cutting (see website for advice) and they are supplied in 600mm x 400mm sheets. Oak Veneered Plywood sheets are veneered on a single face of the sheet: ‘A’ grade Oak veneer on the front and ‘CC’ (low) grade Poplar on the reverse. www.kitronik.co.uk/3218
Veneered MDF sheets are veneered on both faces of the sheet: ‘A’ grade veneer on the front and ‘B’ grade on the reverse. www.kitronik.co.uk/veneeredmdf
Description
Code
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10+
3.6mm Oak Veneered Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3218
£3.25
£3.00
4mm Oak Veneered Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3219
£3.99
£3.75
£3.60
4mm Ash Veneered Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3256
£3.99
£3.75
£3.60
6mm Oak Veneered Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3245
£7.95
£7.50
6mm American Black Walnut Veneer MDF – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3246
£9.00
£8.80
6mm Ash Veneer MDF – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3247
£6.30
£6.10
100+
Don’t forget there is a once per order delivery charge on all Perspex, veneers, Styrofoam, plywood and MDF sheets. In most UK locations this is £6.50, see www.kitronik.co.uk/delivery-info for more information. Standard delivery applies to A4 sized sheets.
Minimum order quantities apply to 800 x 600mm sheets. Please refer to the website for details: www.kitronik.co.uk/800x600 17
HOW IS POPLAR DIFFERENT TO BIRCH PLYWOOD? Poplar is a cultivated wood that grows faster than Birch. This means Birch is a denser (stronger) material than Poplar. The lower density of Poplar means it can be laser cut at lower power settings than Birch. Poplar also has little (or no) internal knots, which also aids consistency of cutting. The difference can be seen in the two images below, which were both cut on our laser cutter at the same power and speed.
POPLAR LASER PLYWOOD – CLEANER CUTTING!
BIRCH LASER PLYWOOD
Grading info: Birch B (front) / BB (rear) grade and Poplar AB grade (both sides).
PLYWOOD This plywood is ideal for Model Making, Joinery and Carpentry applications. The poplar ply has 2 show faces and the birch has 1 show face. All our plywood uses interior glue making them ideal for laser cutting.
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Description
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3mm Birch Laser Plywood – 297mm x 210mm (A4)
3207
£0.75
3mm Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 300mm sheet
3244
£2.05
3mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 300mm sheet
3224
£1.90
3mm Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3201
£2.70
3mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3209
3mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 800mm x 600mm sheet
10+
100+ £0.40
£1.75
£1.50
£2.50
£2.30
£2.05
3217
£4.75
£4.35
£4.00
NEW! – 4mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3261
£3.13
£2.90
£2.56
6mm Birch Laser Plywood – 297mm x 210mm (A4)
3208
£0.97
6mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 300mm sheet
3225
£2.85
6mm Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3202
£3.75
6mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3210
NEW! – 9mm Poplar Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3260
£0.62 £2.65
£2.30
£3.75
£3.55
£3.00
£5.56
£5.40
£4.55
BR GRADE PLYWOOD SHEETS These are high quality Birch Plywood sheets produced in Finland. The surface of the material is sanded to a smoother finish than that of most plywoods. The 0.8mm, 1.5mm and 2.0mm versions can be bent (the thinner options are easier to bend) and flexed to create curved designs. This is BR 'veneer' grade Birch Plywood. This is similar to B grade material, showing the natural look of the wood (small knots are allowed) and will show natural colour variations. Suitable for laser cutting as they use an interior glue. Description
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0.8mm BR Grade Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3213
£6.95
£6.50
1.5mm BR Grade Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3214
£6.35
£6.00
2.0mm BR Grade Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3215
£8.65
£7.95
3.0mm BR Grade Birch Laser Plywood – 600mm x 400mm sheet
3223
£10.20 £9.35
PLYWOOD GRADING INFORMATION We have been working hard on improving the quality of our laser plywood. Our Poplar plywood is now all AB graded – this is one of the top plywood gradings. For more information on our Poplar plywood and also the plywood grading system, please refer to the web quick links shown below. www.kitronik.co.uk/plywoodgrading
See Kevin’s video in full at:
www.kitronik.co.uk/poplarvideo
For materials delivery info please visit:
www.kitronik.co.uk/delivery-info
Note: All effort is made to keep these sheets flat though some sheets may have slight bends or curves. These should be strapped/taped to the laser bed before cutting. Delivery charges may apply. 19
With the new academic year comes new projects and new budgets that must be met. Here at Kitronik, we offer a discount for bulk buying kits. Order 200+ kits and get a 5% discount on the kits, or order 300+ kits and get a 10% discount on the kits. The kits can be mixed and matched to make the total. Please note that the discount only applies to project kits, not the whole order, and only Kitronik manufactured kits are eligible for the discount.
ORDER 200+ KITS 5% OFF
ORDER 300+ KITS 10% OFF
www.kitronik.co.uk/bulk-buy-discounts FREE SAMPLES Request your free sample Kitronik project kit by phone, email or online at:
www.kitronik.co.uk/services/samples
The samples service is available for any self assembly electronic kit which is marked as exclusive to Kitronik (excludes any kit where the price for one is over ÂŁ8)
All prices shown are exclusive of VAT, delivery charge may be applicable.
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