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Kitronik Inventor's Kit - MicroPython examples and More

June 02, 2020 • audio • educational electronics • kitronik • microbit • microbit accessories • ZIP LEDs

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 bunch of add-on kits so you can go even further with your Kitronik Inventor's Kit!

Moonhack 2020 - there's still time to do some projects!

May 29, 2020 • coding • microbit • moonhack

Code Club Australia's Moonhack is on again, and there's some time to check out some fun projects for kids aged 8 - 15!

Pimoroni Pirate Audio for the Raspberry Pi

May 17, 2020 • button • DAC • display • LCD • pimoroni • pirate audio • raspberry pi • sound card • speaker

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 Audio software and installer to make setting it all up a breeze. Got a Raspberry Pi Zero W that you'd love to add quality audio to, or even one of the other Pi versions that needs an audio upgrade? These Pirate Audio add-on cards are just the thing - a Raspberry Pi sound card with IPS display and on-board controls! The Line-out version lets you pump digital audio through your favourite amplifier. The...

Use Your Older Raspberry Pi B+ for this Mini Retrogaming Cabinet!

November 12, 2019 • mame • psx • raspberry pi • retrogaming • retropie • snes

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 reduced price! This is the perfect gift for that friend or relative that's been procrastinating about building a mini arcade cabinet.

Use Your micro:bit With Headphones

November 02, 2019 • audio • headphones • microbit accessories • part • parts

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 a 3.5mm socket on one end, and crocodile clips on the other, just connect the cable to pins 0 and GND. You can find micro:bit MicroPyth...