Projects
The Altronic projects range includes a huge array of Raspberry Pi, Arduino, robotic and specialist kit designs for enthusiast builders and STEM learning.
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SMD Soldering Trainer KitK2001 |
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| This simple SMD Trainer project is a great way to practice soldering a variety of surface-mount devices. | |
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Internal Siren MKII Alarm KitK4362 |
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| (EA Jan '99) A very simple, yet extraordinarily effective deterrent to car thieving persons. Controlled by a hidden switch inside your car, this alarm will sound an ear-piercing 110dB piezo siren inside you | |
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Balanced Microphone Preamplifier KitK5531 |
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| (SC April '95) Designed by Altronics. This kit will amplify a microphone (low level signal) to a line level to connect into an amplifier. It features high performance with a balanced mic input as well as | |
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PT2329 Digital Audio Shield For Arduino KitK9701 |
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| The PT2329 is an audio processor IC consisting of a stereo input selector along with volume and tone controls, all controlled through I2C. | |
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Voice Operated Switch KitK5542 |
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| (SC July. '11) This versatile VOX circuit is triggered whenever a noise or sound is made causing a relay to close for a preset time. Requires a 12V DC power supply and a microphone. Reaction sensitivity and on tim |
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Bluetooth 4.0 ModuleZ6365 |
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| This small size Bluetooth 4.0 TTL transceiver module allows your project to communicate with other bluetooth equipped devices. Can be set as slave or master. Low standby current. 60m range. Inbuilt antenna. 3.6-6V input. 45L x 17Wmm. | |
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350pc Prototyping Wire Kit For Solderless ...P1018A |
| Multi-colour reusable leads for prototyping and working with breadboards. Assorted lengths in a handy plastic case with separate compartments. P 1014A is the perfect size for students. Includes 350 piece | ||
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4 Relay Control Board for BBC MicrobitZ6462 |
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| This control board features 4 x 3A 120V AC/24V DC rated relays for building in device control, and trigger other systems in your design. | |
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Control Shield Board to suit Z0977Z6480 |
| A control shield suitable for use with the Arduino UNO to power and control the Z 0977 8x8 RGB LED module. Create colourful effects, display symbols and text using this creative shield. 5V DC input. DM163 & M54564FP controller on board. | ||
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Multi Colour 5m PCL Filament 10PkK8404 |
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| Contains 10 different colours of 1.75mm PCL filament for use with our handheld printing pen. Each colour roll is approx 5m long. | |
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TPA3110 2 x 15W Digital Stereo Audio Ampli...Z6409 |
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| The TPA3110 chip on board this amplifier module provides a high output, lower power consumption audio solution with great audio quality too. | |
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12V 66RPM Motor Gear ReductionJ0064 NEW |
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| This gearbox is suitable for a host of model and light industrial applications | |
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300 x 300mm Single Sided Blank Fibreglass PCBH0755 |
| Single-sided, copper clad. 300 x 300mm +/- 5mm. Ideal for prototyping and one off PCB's. | ||
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150 x 300mm Positive Resist Single Sided B...H0774 |
| Fibreglass positive resist coated 1.6mm, 1oz copper, blank PCB's for use with Kinsten developer solution H 0798. Ideal for low volume prototyping & electronics design. Single-sided 150 x 300mm | ||
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Acrylic MegaStand for ArduinoK9675 |
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| A cut down MegaBox which provides a backlit 16x2 LCD for simple readouts, plus room to customise the front panel with buttons or IR sensor. UNO (sold separately) fits neatly behind the screen and provides room for add-on shields as required. | |
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6 In 1 Solar Super Recycler KitK1132 |
| This educational kit uses common household items like soft drink cans and DVDs to create fun and interesting solar powered designs. The kit can be built (and rebuilt) up to 6 different ways. | ||
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PC infra red controller kitK2755 |
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| (SC Aug '03) Simply connects to your serial port and provides remote control of Winamp and WinDVD software packages. In addition to this it can also provide a host of other PC automation abilities. Great for watchin | |
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Red Armour Case To Suit Raspberry Pi 4H8954 |
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| This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model B. It is a great passive cooling case to help raspberry pi 4 board cooling down. | |
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3.5W Mono Amplifier ModuleA0700 |
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| These German designed pre-built amplifier modules are a quick cost effective solution for custom audio projects. All you need to do is connect a power supply, speaker and an input. Each module is encapsulated in epoxy resin, offering excellent durabili | |
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AM/FM Radio KitK2212 |
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| Build and learn with your own working AM-FM radio. Tunes into your favourite AM-FM radio stations. Receives band from 520-1650 KHz (AM) & 88-108 MHz (FM). Learn how radios work. Earphone included. | |
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DFR0074 Arduino Interface Shield Connectio...Z6500 |
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| This interface shield supports multi-interfaces, SPI, IIC and SD Card. | |
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Crawling Microbug KitK8104 |
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| Brightly coloured bug-shaped miniature robot. The microbug is always hungry for light, it drives towards it. Two open-chassis subminiature motors, adjustable light sensitivity suits almost any light intensity. | |
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ESP32 WiFi-Bluetooth Module & Interface BoardZ6385A |
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| This board features a powerful ESP32 dual core microcontroller that has wifi and bluetooth. This allows it to have the ability to be programmed with the Arduino IDE. | |
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ESP32 WiFi-Bluetooth Camera Module Develop...Z6387 |
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| A WIFI+ bluetooth dual-mode development board that uses PCB on-board antennas and cores based on ESP32 chips. It can work independently as a minimum system. | |
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Jumbo 7 Segment Digit LED Display KitK9680 |
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| (Designed by Altronics) These 210 x 110mm jumbo digits are made from PCB and can be daisychained together into an array of numbers for counter and clock projects. Each board is fitted with 74HC595 8 bit serial shift register chip and can be driven by Arduino ShiftOut. Aux output is provided for driving a decimal point/colon. Build yourself a sales | |
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Double-Sided Black PEI Build PlateK8601 NEW |
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| Double sided black textured PEI spring steel magnetic build plate to suit 3D printer models K8600 & K8602 | |
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Stereo Speaker Protector Board for 135W Ul...K5167 |
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| (SC Nov '11) Loudspeaker Protector board for K 5165 135W Ultra Low Distortion Amplifier. Protects your speakers and amplifier from short circuits, Over temperature and DC faults that can occur. | |
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7 In 1 Solar Rechargeable StationK1121 |
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| An innovative solar kit that can be assembled into a motorised toy, plus a transforming solar powered recharging station. No glue or soldering required. Provides hours of fun playing and transforming vehicles into different configurations. Build a concep | |
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Salt Water Fuel Cell Motorcycle KitK1111 |
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| An environmentally friendly motorcycle powered by a salt water fuel cell. A great way to learn about alternative energy ideas. No batteries required! Includes 3 fuel cell sheets. Approx length 130mm. Can be assembled in under an hour. | |
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Funduino Uno R3 Arduino Compatible Develop...Z6240 |
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| A microcontroller board based on the ATmega328. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable. | |
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NESPi Style Raspberry Pi 4 CaseH8953 |
| A retro gaming styled Pi 4 case providing excellent cooling performance and easy access to all of the Pi’s ports. Ideal for RetroPi gaming projects. Internal fan for added cooling. | ||
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PWM DC Lighting Controller KitK9820 |
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| (DIYODE Sept ‘18) Provides four 5A channels of DC powered lighting such as LED strips and lamps. Each channel is independently powered and protected allowing for a very compact and easy to wire design. Utilises an ATmega328p controller (on board) to provide smooth adjustment to brightness levels. Buttons provide channel selection and up/down bright | |
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150 x 300mm Positive Resist Double Sided B...H0786 |
| Fibreglass positive resist coated 1.6mm, 1oz copper, blank PCB's for use with Kinsten developer solution H 0798. Ideal for low volume prototyping & electronics design. Double-sided 150 x 300mm | ||
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Opto-Isolated Mains RelayK2930 |
| If you need to switch mains voltages, say from a micro's out- put or any other low voltage source, you need to isolate them from each other. That&rsquos what this project does - it's easy to build and keeps mains voltages locked away from the controller and you! Virtually any low voltage source will do - from 2.7 to 10V. | ||
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240V Mains Soft Starter KitK6042 |
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| (SC April '12) Are you alarmed by the juicy "splatt" from your mains power point when you plug in something like a large plasma TV set? Do you sometimes burn out light and power point switches because of | |
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2.8" TFT Touch Shield for Arduino with Res...Z6510A |
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| This 2.8" TFT Touchscreen is designed to suitable for Arduino UNO/Mega2560. It can directly plug into the UNO/Mega2560 board without any wiring and soldering. It's Library is compatible with Adafruit TFT touchscreen shield, which is easy to use. | |
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Case To Suit K5192 Hifi Valve Preamplifier...K5193 |
| High quality friction fit clear acrylic case designed to fit the K5192 Stereo Hifi Valve Preamplifier kit. | ||
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Tinker Parts Starter Components KitK9640 |
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| A huge assortment of parts for experimenting and building. Includes diodes, LEDs, switches, resistors, caps, strip board, a motor & more. Great for breadboarding new designs or learning about how circuits work. | |
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3.2” TFT LCD Shield For Arduino Mega2560Z6527 |
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| A 480x320 display shield for the Arduino Mega utilising the ILI9481 chipset. Ideal for projects requiring sensor monitoring. 5V/3.3V input. | |
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BME280 Temperature and Humidity Pressure S...Z6455 |
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| Introducing the new BME280 sensor, an environmental sensor with temperature, barometric pressure and humidity! | |
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TOY0055 'Learn To Solder' Zoo Animals KitK2546 |
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| This DIY soldering kit contains everything you need to create simple circuits with minimum level electronics and soldering. Kids will be introduced to the basics of circuit, soldering and take the opportunity to play with LEDs, batteries. | |
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BBC Micro:bit Board V2Z6439A |
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| The Micro:bit is easy to code with, all you need is your web browser and a micro USB cable and you are ready to start all kinds of exciting STEM/STEAM experiments, no need for any extra software to be installed. Micro:bit has also developed a mobile app for coding over Bluetooth (without a USB cable), that makes it even easier to get everyone codin | |
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NEMA17 200 Step Stepper Motor & LeadJ0070 |
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| 12V 200-step 1.8° 48BYG stepper motor with interface lead. 2 phase type. 0.23Nm holding torque. 5mmØ shaft. NEMA17 M3 mounting hole pattern (31mm). Size: 42x42x34 (25mm shaft). 1m lead. | |
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NEMA17 200 Step Stepper Motor & LeadJ0070A NEW |
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| 12V 200-step 1.8° 48BYG stepper motor with interface lead. 2 phase type. 0.23Nm holding torque. 5mmØ shaft. NEMA17 M3 mounting hole pattern (31mm). Size: 42x42x34 (25mm shaft). 1m lead. | |
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Creality Flexible Magnetic Plate To Suit K...K8623 |
| This Flexible Magnetic Plate provides an easy solution to cleaning up after printing with resin. | ||
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DFR0231 NFC Module for ArduinoZ6542 |
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| The NFC Module for Arduino is designed to extend this powerful feature for your project or application based on Arduino.It integrates a PN532 NFC controller from Philips.The driver interface for this product is UART interface of the microcontroller. | |
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Balanced to Unbalance Conv. KitK5522 |
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| (SC June 2008) If you need to send audio over long distances this kit can convert unbalanced line level signals to balanced. Perfect for preventing hum and noise. The kit can also convert balanced signals to unbalanced. |
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10 In 1 Electronics Lab KitK2200 |
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| These simple kits are a great introduction to the world of electronics. Basic principles are covered and assembly is completely solderless using a series of spring loaded terminals. | |
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2WD Robot Builders Motorised BaseK1090 |
| Available in either 2WD or 4WD configuration this robotic vehicle chassis features individual motors for each wheel, fitted with encoding wheels for integration with control sensors. It&rsquos the ideal base for your own Arduino powered robo-car design. | ||
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12V Twilight SwitchA0724 NEW |
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| This switch allows users to switch lamps or other electric devices on or off at dusk or daybreak. The sensitivity of the luminous intensity may be changed by partially covering the sensor mechanically. |