The photo gallery is a really good place to get inspiration for your project. We are constantly adding to the gallery and there are now over 250 images to view. You can either view all the images, where the most recent images will be shown at the top of the list, or you can select images of a particular kit. However you choose to use the gallery is a great place to get some ideas of what’s possible. If you would like to see your schools work on the gallery, please email the images to gallery@kitronik.co.uk

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BE INSPIRED BY IMAGES OF REAL STUDENTS WORK

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9 BRAND NEWPRODUCTS INSIDE!

This Vibrobug is supplied in kit form and requires a small amount of soldering as well as some mechanical assembly. A coin cell powers a small off centre motor which vibrates the whole body of the bug and causes it to move around a table.

£7.50

1+

£6.50

10+Code

2150

Description

Vibrobug kit

VIBROBUG

A pre-cut piece of Perspex containing the bug parts.A miniature 3V vibrating motor.A coin cell power board kit.A set of fixings (4 nuts & bolts).A coin cell battery.

The kit contains:

£1.05

100+

£1.15

10+

£1.45

1+

2541

Code

In the January update we reported on a project that we were doing to design a bug to that could be cut from 3mm Perspex and would scuttle across the table powered by a vibrating motor.

After a number of revisions we now have a final vibro bug design. Schools can download the data (see quick link) and save money by cutting their own vibro bug from a sheet of Perspex.

To cut the vibro bug yourself, you will need:

If you use a range of colours when cutting the vibro bug you can even race them!

MAKING A VIBROBUG

- A 100 x 100 mm piece of 3mm Perspex.

- A miniature 3V vibrating motor.

- A coin cell power board kit.

- M3 nut & 12mm bolt x4

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/vibrobug

MINIATURE 3V VIBRATING MOTOR

Miniature vibration motor measuring only 12mm long x 6mm diameter. Coreless motor design, rated at 3V nominal.

£1.00

100+

£1.20

10+

£1.50

1+

2145

Code

COIN CELL POWER BOARD KIT

This kit offers a compact alternative to using two AA batteries. The coin cell holder takes a CR2032 cell, which is included. There is also a small on / off switch.

As everyone likes a freebie we’re currently sending out posters and mugs with larger orders. The poster is A2 sized and has a poster on each side so you can choose which one to go for. On one side is a poster on how to solder and on the other side is an explanation on working out resistor colour bands. We will send you a free poster out whenever you spend £50 or more. When you spend £150 on a single order as well as receiving the poster we will also send you this great looking Kitronik mug free of charge. This offer is available while stocks last.

POSTER & MUG GIVEAWAY

Bare Paint is the first non-toxic electrically conductive paint available to consumers today! This unique child-friendly material is designed for people of all ages to explore and learn about electronics with an inclusive, easy-to-use material.

Bare's House Kit contains all the components you need to make TWO light sensitive paper houses using a Bare Paint Pen. This kit is appropriate for makers of all ages, though assembly will require adult supervision for children younger than 12.

£10.00

1+Code

4808

Description

Bare Conductive - House Kit

BARE CONDUCTIVE - HOUSE KIT

1 x BARE PAINT PEN!2 x 100K Resistor2 x 9V Batteries 2 x Light Dependant Resistors

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/barehouse

2 x Blue LEDs2 x Yellow LEDs2 x Transistors2 x Battery Clips

Amplifier kits have been a popular choice with school D&T departments for many years. At key stage 3 where there is a limited budget the choice generally tends to be limited to a mono amplifier or one of our low power stereo amplifiers. However on a one off GCSE product design project the budget becomes less of an issue as students become more concerned with how the kit performs. If you are looking for performance then this kit has to be the choice. The sound quality and volume are comparable to a car stereo or portable ghetto-blaster. This is achieved by using a pair of full range speakers which have an excellent response from low bass frequencies to high treble frequencies. These

high spec speakers are combined with a circuit that can drive each of them at 15 Watts giving good quality audio at a loud volume. The higher output power means that it’s not practical to run the amplifier off batteries, instead the kit is supplied with a wall block power supply.

The kit is available in three versions, as a full set with the power supply, speakers, components & PCB and either a jack lead or an iPod lead. If you already have your own speakers then it is possible to just buy the components and PCB. For full purchasing information see opposite page and below.

HIGH POWER STEREO AMPLIFIER KIT

Product specification- Two high quality speakers- Output power 15W per channel- 12V, 2A Wall block PSU- Volume control- On/ off switch

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/poweramp

HIGH POWER STEREO AMPLIFIER

This amplifier kit can output up to 15W per channel into a pair of high quality speakers. The kit is capable of producing a very loud, high quality stereo sound. The kit includes all the parts required (plug in power supply, two speakers, PCB etc) to build your own amplifier for use with items such as MP3 players.

The kit is available with either a 3.5mm jack lead or an iPod lead. It features a power LED, on / off switch and volume control.

£28.50

10+

£31.00

1+

£27.00

100+CodeDescription

2143-IPiPod version - High power stereo amplifier

Jack lead version - High power stereo amplifier £27.50£30.00 £26.002143-JK

- Blue power LED- iPod / jack lead- PCB dimensions: 77.5mm x 59mm. - Four mounting points are available, one in each corner.

When the budget doesn’t stretch to the high power amp and you have selected the mono or stereo amplifier then you can improve the sound quality by adding this speaker. It is 65 mm, 5W full range speaker whilst the circuit board won’t drive the speaker at its full potential it will still sound a whole lot better.

Example finished design from Formarke

Hall School (uses additional speakers)

£4.75

1+

£4.35

10+Code

3315

Description

5W 6.5cm full range speaker

5W 6.5CM FULL RANGE SPEAKER

- Moisturised cone- Metal basket

Attributes: www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/5wspeaker

HIGH POWER STEREO AMPLIFIER PCB & PARTS ONLY

The product includes all the components required to build the PCB, excluding:

- Power supply- Speakers- Cable to connect it to audio equipment.

10+1+ 100+CodeDescription

PCB & parts only - High power stereo amplifier £10.50£12.00 £9.502143K

£0.26

10+

£0.30

1+

£0.22

100+CodeDescription

35905mm yellow candle LED

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/candle

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/ledstrips

This LED flickers to produce a look similar to that of a candle. This makes it ideal for mood lighting, toys or ornaments. See quicklink for video of this LED in action.

LED strips are very easy to use, but you need to make sure the power supply has sufficient capacity for the length of LED strips being used. As all the colours of LED strips take about 400 mA per meter, the longer the length of strip the bigger the power supply has to be. To save you doing the maths below is a table showing the maximum length for each of the power supplies. We have even added a new wall mount power supply which is good for fixed installations of a couple of reels of LEDs.

NEW YELLOW CANDLE FLICKER LED

CHOOSING A PSU FOR YOUR LED STRIPS

Operating voltage: Current (ave): 25mA Brightness: Lens: Angle:

2.5V to 5V (does not require a current limit resistor)20mA5800 mCdClear30deg

WALL MOUNT PSU, 12V, 5A

This wall mount power supply is perfect for use with our LED strips and can power up to 12.5m. The unit has mounting lugs allowing it to be secured under kitchen cupboards etc. On the mains input side there is a pair of tinned bare wires which can be wired in to a plug or can be used in a permanent installation.

The power supply has over voltage, short circuit and over temperature protection.

£17.00

1+

2205

CodeDescription

Wall mount PSU, 12V, 5A1.25m

5m (1 reel)

12.5m (2.5 reels)

2260

2266

2205

12V, 500mA, wall plug PSU

12V, 2A, wall plug PSU

12V, 5A, wall mount PSU

Max length Power supply Code

NEW TOOLS

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/tools

We’ve added some new tools to the range including these combined wire cutters / wire strippers, a helping hand with LED light and glue gun. Check out the full range of tools at:

2-IN-1 WIRE STRIPPER AND CUTTERS

Code

2674

Description

2-IN-1 Wire stripper and cutters £5.30

1+

These versatile cutters are a great addition to any tool box. They have the following features:

- Cut with one end, strip with the other- Stripper self adjusts to wire size- Strips soft copper (electronic) wire size 26 AWG to 14 AWG- Shaped plastic handles

HELPING HAND MAGNIFIER WITH 2 LEDS & SOLDERING STAND

Code

2675

Description

Helping hand magnifier with 2 LEDs & soldering stand £6.15

1+

This helping hand has the benefit of built in LED lighting and a soldering iron stand.

- Movable arms and adjustable crocodile holding clamps allowing for hands free use- Two LED lights for illumination- Heavy duty base- Main lens size 65mm

50 WATT GLUE GUN

Code

2676

Description

50 Watt glue gun £4.50

1+

Pistol grip gun with precise trigger control fitted with 3 pin BS plug. Melting temperature: approx 90°C. Supplied with two glue sticks.

12PC GLUE GUN STICKS

Code

2677

Description

12PC Glue gun sticks £1.10

1+

For use with electric glue guns. Quick drying and strong bonding. For paper, wood, leather, ceramics, porcelain, glass. Approx size: 11mm (diameter) x 100mm length.

www.kitronik.co.uk/quicklinks/antex

All prices shown are exclusive of VAT, delivery charge may be applicable.

10% DISCOUNT ON ALL ANTEX PRODUCTSStretch your budget a little further with this great offer on all Antex products. We have taken 10% off the already low catalogue price on all Antex products. Get your order in now as the offer closes at the end of July 2013. Kitronik stock over 20 Antex products and all are discounted, here’s just a few examples.

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£15.60 £14.04

10+Code

2609

Description

Mains soldering iron - 18W

MAINS SOLDERING IRON - 18W

£4.50 £4.05

1+Code

2611

Description

Antex soldering iron stand

ANTEX SOLDERING IRON STAND

£45.79 £41.21

1+Code

2661

Description

Antex soldering tool set

ANTEX SOLDERING TOOL SET

GEM MASTER TOOL

£21.50 £19.35

1+Code

2644

Description

Gem Master Tool

Request your free sample Kitronik project kit by phone, email or online at:

The samples service is available for any self assembly electronic kit which is marked as exclusive to Kitronik (except for the motor controller, FM radio & high power amp)www.kitronik.co.uk/services/samples/

FREE SAMPLES