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Getting Started with Practical Electronics Projects
Getting Started with Practical Electronics Projects
Here are some quick ideas for kits and resources for getting started with soldering electronic circuits for your classroom. Once basic soldering skills and electronic circuit principles are gained, students... Read article →
From Learning to Solder to Creative Electronics: Kits for Curious Makers
From Learning to Solder to Creative Electronics: Kits for Curious Makers
With 2025 finally drawing to a close, here are some creative electronic circuit kits for the holiday break. These range from easy beginner kits to the more advanced boutique circuits... Read article →
School Electronics Resource: Soldering Posters for Your Classroom/Workshop
School Electronics Resource: Soldering Posters for Your Classroom/Workshop
Perfect for the classroom/workshop - these A2-sized posters illustrate good/bad solder joints on one side and soldering tools on the other side. Read article →
Introducing the new Kitronik ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade
Introducing the new Kitronik ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade
Introducing the new ARCADE Max for Makecode Arcade from Kitronik, gamification has never been this exciting! It's our smallest handheld gamer to date but packs the biggest screen we've ever had! Your... Read article →
Design and build a drag racer car with the Kitronik Timed Drag Racer Module
Design and build a drag racer car with the Kitronik Timed Drag Racer Module
Set classroom design challenges & test outcomes with fun timed racing activities with the Kitronik Timed Drag Racer Module! Assemble the Kits, create a chassis, & race! Read article →
Write Block Code to Run on the Portable Kitronik ARCADE Console
Write Block Code to Run on the Portable Kitronik ARCADE Console
MakeCode Arcade is block-based coding that you can learn online, in your web browser, with loads of free tutorials included. The coolest thing about the Kitronik ARCADE is that it's... Read article →
The New Kitronik Bluetooth Amplifier Kits are in!
The New Kitronik Bluetooth Amplifier Kits are in!
This new version (SKU: KT_2182) replaces the older discontinued kit; with improved bluetooth connectivity that reconnects when switched on, and can be powered from 5V USB-C, a lipo battery, or... Read article →
Kitronik Arcade educational interface connected to laptop for block programming through a web browser
The Kitronik ARCADE - a teaching tool for beginner to advanced students
The Kitronik ARCADE is a fun and engaging educational tool for kids to learn Digital Technologies' concepts! With web-accessible programming interfaces, the ARCADE is suitable for both visual block programming... Read article →
Kitronik LAB:bit - A Single micro:bit add-on Board to Demonstrate Lights, Motors, Sound, and Sensors!
Kitronik LAB:bit - A Single micro:bit add-on Board to Demonstrate Lights, Motors, Sound, and Sensors!
There's a unique sense of accomplishment that comes from assembling an electronic kit and witnessing it spring to life. For educators across Australia, the Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC... Read article →
Light Up Your STEM Projects and Learn Soldering with this LED Electronics Kit
Light Up Your STEM Projects and Learn Soldering with this LED Electronics Kit
The Kitronik LED Strip Kit offers a great way to learn basic electronics. As requested by some of our customers, this kit is similar to the white USB LED kit... Read article →
Operate Servo Motors, Claws, and Linear Actuators Without Code
Operate Servo Motors, Claws, and Linear Actuators Without Code
Push a button to control servo motors without programming, using the Kitronik Movement Module (simple servo controller). This helps younger students get started making so they can write code later! Read article →
More Kits to Solder Over the Holidays and Beyond!
More Kits to Solder Over the Holidays and Beyond!
There are loads more soldering kits to keep budding electronics geeks busy during the holidays and beyond! These ones are great for practising soldering whilst making a fun project. Patterned after... Read article →
New Whadda Electronic kits - Explore Hidden Sounds and Detect Movement!
New Whadda Electronic kits - Explore Hidden Sounds and Detect Movement!
In addition to practising soldering skills, you can use these Whadda kits when camping or around the house. The kits vary in complexity and skill levels required so have a quick... Read article →
Small Devices - Holiday Hours and Christmas Orders
Small Devices - Holiday Hours and Christmas Orders
During the holiday season, please note that deliveries will be shipped as usual, except on public holidays. Read article →
Whadda Soldering Kits
Whadda Soldering Kits
These Velleman Whadda quirky soldering kits include the Boltport Studio designs - now in Australia! (originally designed by Saar Drimer and issued to members of the Boldport club). Read article →
Light Up Your Creative Projects!
Light Up Your Creative Projects!
Add some glowing highlights to your projects with these two Kitronik Light-emitting diode (LED) strips. These strips use a simple micro USB lead to supply 5V to five bright LEDs with two models to choose... Read article →
MonkMakes Solar Experimenter's Kit for the micro:bit
MonkMakes Solar Experimenter's Kit for the micro:bit
Teach kids about renewable solar energy circuits and block-based or Python programming with this fun kit from MonkMakes! Read article →
Christmas Cutoff Dates
Christmas Cutoff Dates
During the holiday season, you can still place orders - just please remember that deliveries will not be shipped out on public holidays, or when Australia Post is not delivering. Here... Read article →
Design Your Own Custom Case With Kitronik Electronic Kits
Design Your Own Custom Case With Kitronik Electronic Kits
There's something intriguing about putting together an electronic kit, then seeing it work when electricity is first run through the circuit. With our kits from Kitronik, you are provided with... Read article →
Some micro:bit v1 singles still in stock
Some micro:bit v1 singles still in stock
For those wanting to add a few more to their fleets, we have a small number of the micro:bit v1 in stock at the moment. This version is starting to... Read article →
The BBC micro:bit v2 is available in Australia at SmallDevices!
The BBC micro:bit v2 is available in Australia at SmallDevices!
The BBC micro:bit v2 has arrived in Australia! We have starter kits and 10-packs. Read article →
A new Kitronik clock kit for the micro:bit
A new Kitronik clock kit for the micro:bit
Check out this excellent Kitronik programmable alarm clock kit for the micro:bit - with multicoloured LEDs, real time clock, battery backup, and sound! There's no soldering so this can be... Read article →
Add a switch to your micro:bit or lipo battery projects
Add a switch to your micro:bit or lipo battery projects
Add a switch to your micro:bit or lipo battery projects! This switch connects between a power supply that uses a JST plug, like a 3.3V micro:bit battery pack or a... Read article →
Make your Raspberry Pi Zero into a USB key
Make your Raspberry Pi Zero into a USB key
Use this stem to make your Raspberry Pi Zero into a USB key! Read article →
Pimoroni Mini Macro Keyboard Kit for the Raspberry Pi Zero
Pimoroni Mini Macro Keyboard Kit for the Raspberry Pi Zero
Need more hot keys? Trigger custom actions quickly with this mini programmable  keyboard kit for your Raspberry Pi Zero! Read article →
Kitronik Inventor's Kit - MicroPython examples and More
Kitronik Inventor's Kit - MicroPython examples and More
We've been asked about Python versions for the Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit - check out this link to some of the Python example files. There's also a... Read article →
Moonhack 2020 - there's still time to do some projects!
Moonhack 2020 - there's still time to do some projects!
Code Club Australia's Moonhack is on again, and there's some time to check out some fun projects for kids aged 8 - 15! Read article →
Pimoroni Pirate Audio for the Raspberry Pi
Pimoroni Pirate Audio for the Raspberry Pi
Pirate Audio is a range of all-in-one audio boards for Raspberry Pi, with high-quality digital audio, beautifully-crisp IPS displays for album art, tactile buttons for playback control, and our custom Pirate... Read article →
Use Your Older Raspberry Pi B+ for this Mini Retrogaming Cabinet!
Use Your Older Raspberry Pi B+ for this Mini Retrogaming Cabinet!
Just upgraded to the Raspberry Pi 4B+ and wondering what to do with your older Raspberry Pi? We still have a few 8" screen Picade Kits in stock at a... Read article →
Use Your micro:bit With Headphones
Use Your micro:bit With Headphones
This Kitronik micro:bit audio cable enables students to work with headphones in the classroom. If you need to demonstrate a project, these can also plug into an amplified speaker. With... Read article →
Load Your MakeCode Arcade Projects onto Hardware!
Load Your MakeCode Arcade Projects onto Hardware!
Play MakeCode Arcade games on real hardware with the Kitronik ARCADE! Complete with a solid case, speaker, vibration feedback, and extra expansion ports - it caters for more advanced tinkerers too. The... Read article →
Combine Art and Crafts with Coding for Fun Projects
Combine Art and Crafts with Coding for Fun Projects
The Chibitronics Chibi Chip and kits make it easy for kids to create and program (coding) crafty colourful circuits. The Chibi Chip is reusable for loads of projects, over and over... Read article →
Learn Python on the Raspberry PI with GPIO Lights and Buttons
Learn Python on the Raspberry PI with GPIO Lights and Buttons
This set comes with a pair of button switches, and multicolour light emitting diode (LED) - just what you need to start learning/teaching Python on your Raspberry Pi (available separately)!... Read article →
Automate Real World Things With Your micro:bit!
Automate Real World Things With Your micro:bit!
Automate real devices with the Pimoroni Automation:bit using drag and drop makecode in the browser. It's a great way for kids aged 8+ to build robust projects, using the micro:bit's... Read article →
Build Full-featured micro:bit Robots with the Adafruit CRICKIT
Build Full-featured micro:bit Robots with the Adafruit CRICKIT
The Adafruit CRICKIT for the micro:bit lets you add more features to your robots than just motors and servos - while still being compact and affordable. Read article →
Learn to Code While Adding Environmental Sensors to Your micro:bit
Learn to Code While Adding Environmental Sensors to Your micro:bit
This kit has everything you need to plug into your computer and start coding in the web browser - reading from multiple environmental sensors. A micro:bit is also included with... Read article →
Access All the micro:bit Pins With Crocodile Leads and A Battery Cage
Access All the micro:bit Pins With Crocodile Leads and A Battery Cage
The Kitronik Klip V2.0 has all the essentials for school projects: Access to all the 19 pins on the BBC micro:bit with crocodile clips; An quick-loading battery cage with switch;... Read article →
Kitronik Terminal Block Breakout for the BBC micro:bit
Kitronik Terminal Block Breakout for the BBC micro:bit
Connect wires to your micro:bit with this handy board from Kitronik - great for wired sensors, battery cages, or where crocodile clips would be too bulky. The micro:bit can also... Read article →
An Amplified Speaker for Your micro:bit
An Amplified Speaker for Your micro:bit
Looking for a microbit speaker that's loud enough to hear in a classroom? The MonkMakes amplified speaker connects in seconds with crocodile clips - it's quick to set up and pack... Read article →
Let your projects run longer with MonkMakes' Power for micro:bit
Let your projects run longer with MonkMakes' Power for micro:bit
Need to be able to power your micro:bit for longer? Got a blinking micro:bit due to connected motors or lights drawing too much power? The MonkMakes Power for micro:bit is... Read article →
Get the original classic Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy for the micro:bit - reduced price for a limited time!
Get the original classic Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy for the micro:bit - reduced price for a limited time!
The original classic :MOVE mini buggy is available at a reduced price, while stocks last - with no exposed gears, it works great on carpet. Hurry if you're keen for a bargain... Read article →
Kitronik Prong Soil Moisture Sensor - A Bolt-on Sensor for the BBC micro:bit
Kitronik Prong Soil Moisture Sensor - A Bolt-on Sensor for the BBC micro:bit
This Kitronik soil moisture sensor for the BBC micro:bit makes school workshops simple and easy! Read article →
The Picade - A mini arcade and retrogaming cabinet kit with quality controls
The Picade - A mini arcade and retrogaming cabinet kit with quality controls
Play your favourite retrogaming titles on this mini Picade cabinet! The Pimoroni Picade kit for the Raspberry Pi has real arcade controls with a nice 8" or 10" screen (1024 x... Read article →
Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor
Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor
We've created a 4-part tutorial for MakeCode block-based coding, using the base features of the 4tronix Bit:Bot robot for the BBC micro:bit Read article →
The Pimoroni touch:bit adds glowing capacitance touch to your micro:bit
The Pimoroni touch:bit adds glowing capacitance touch to your micro:bit
The Pimoroni touch:bit for the BBC micro:bit adds 6 illuminated capacitance touch pads to your micro:bit. It has support for both makecode.com and MicroPython. Read article →
Extend the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit With the Kitronik Noise and ZIP LEDs Packs
Extend the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit With the Kitronik Noise and ZIP LEDs Packs
Add more micro:bit projects to your Kitronik Inventors Kit, with these cool noise and lighting packs!  Build the micro:bit guitar project and learn to control individual lights and colours with... Read article →
5 Useful Tips For Your BBC micro:bit
5 Useful Tips For Your BBC micro:bit
Here's five useful things we've learned about the humble micro:bit.. Read article →
The Adafruit Crickit is Here!
The Adafruit Crickit is Here!
Expand the functionality of your micro:bit, Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, and Feather with the Crickit! Add additional simple sensors, motors. servos, multicoloured LEDS, speakers, switches, capacitive touch and more, while... Read article →
Waveshare 1.8" TFT Screen for the BBC micro:bit
Waveshare 1.8" TFT Screen for the BBC micro:bit
This micro:bit colour screen is great for displaying details that won't fit on the mono 5x5 LED matrix - just insert the micro:bit into the slot with no messy wiring... Read article →
More 4Tronix Accessories for your BBC micro:bit Available in Australia
More 4Tronix Accessories for your BBC micro:bit Available in Australia
More 4Tronix micro:bit accessories available in Australia - the bit:zero, power:bit, angle:bit, and bit:commander with some useful features for your BBC micro:bit projects! Read article →