All Blogs


Heat Map

June 2023

2 Article(s)


MeArm
MeArm

The robot arm kit from MeArm
The best robotic Arm kit available!

05 June 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Zero W Robotic Arm MeArm Kit Pimoroni Inventor Hat Mini

Potato Powered Pico
Potato Powered Pico

Power from Potatoes: An Introduction to Potato Batteries

The humble potato, a staple of many diets around the world, has a surprising additional use: as a battery. Today, we’ll explore the science behind potato batteries, perform some calculations, and walk you through how to wire them together.

01 June 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Potato battery DIY battery

May 2023

3 Article(s)


Pinout.XYZ
Pinout.XYZ

Every single Raspberry Pi HAT, pHAT, wHAT, Bonnet and Shim
The really cool thing about the pinout.xyz website is that it has the largest collection of links to Raspberry Pi Hats, pHats, wHats, Bonnets and shims that you'll find anywhere else on the internet.

28 May 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi HATs pHATS wHAT Shim Bonnet

Makers Central
Makers Central

Makers Central `23

Makers Central is a UK based event, hosted at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC); this year it took place over the 13 & 14 of May 2023.

22 May 2023 | Kevin McAleer makers central event meet up

Chip
Chip

Cute Humanoid Interactive Pal

Chip the Cute Humanoid Interactive Pal

05 May 2023 | Kevin McAleer robot humanoid micropython companion bot

April 2023

3 Article(s)


Pico Birthday Card
Pico Birthday Card

Raspberry Pi Powered Birthday Card
How to Make an Ultimate DIY Birthday Card with Raspberry Pi Pico

23 April 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Birthday Card MicroPython

Iskarni Hack
Iskarni Hack

Ikea Head Lamp Hack with MicroPython
Lets hack the Ikea Iskarna Head lamp to make it programmable with MicroPython using the Pimoroni Plasma 2040 W, a sound sensor, an Adafruit NeoPixel ring and some 3d printed parts.

09 April 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pimoroni Plasma Stick 2040 W IKEA LED Strip

Pybricks
Pybricks

MicroPython on Lego Mindstorms hubs
Pybricks is an open-source firmware designed for LEGO Mindstorms and other compatible LEGO hardware like EV3, Powered Up, and SPIKE Prime. The primary goal of Pybricks is to provide a more powerful programming environment using the popular Python programming language. With Pybricks, users can unlock the full potential of their LEGO creations, enjoying greater flexibility and customization options.

02 April 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pybricks Lego Mindstorms

March 2023

9 Article(s)


Pi-PipBoy
Pi-PipBoy

Introducing the Ultimate Wearable: The Pip-Boy Raspberry Pi Wrist Computer
We delve into the amazing world of the Pi-PipBoy Raspberry Pi Wrist Computer, an innovative project that combines the power and versatility of a Raspberry Pi with the convenience and functionality of a wearable device.

26 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi PipBoy Wearable

The Three Laws of Robotics
The Three Laws of Robotics

Are Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics a good set of rules?
Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics have been widely cited as a foundational framework for designing and programming robots and artificial intelligence systems. These laws are often used as a starting point for discussions on ethics, safety, and responsibility in the field of robotics and AI. However, it is important to examine the limitations and implications of these laws in greater detail.

23 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Machine Learning Asimov Robots Three Laws of Robotics Artificial Inteligence

Robotics Roadmap
Robotics Roadmap

Your Ultimate Robotics Roadmap: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Welcome to our comprehensive guide for beginners interested in the exciting world of robotics! This downloadable PDF has been meticulously crafted to provide you with an extensive overview of various aspects of robotics, from basic electronics and programming fundamentals to mechanics, design, and advanced topics.

21 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer robotics roadmap beginners

What is MicroPython?
What is MicroPython?

MicroPython: A Lighter, Faster Python for Microcontrollers
In this blog post, we will explore what MicroPython is, how it differs from Python, and some of its unique features.

20 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Micropython What is MicroPython

Where is my robot butler?
Where is my robot butler?

In the age of AI, where are the robot butlers?
From Rosie the robot maid in "The Jetsons" to R2-D2 and C-3PO in "Star Wars," we have been fascinated by the prospect of humanoid robots serving us.

20 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Robots Future Batteries futureism Robot Butler Personal Robot

Power up your robot projects
Power up your robot projects

Join us as we dive into batteries, solar power, level shifters, and more!
Selecting the right energy source is crucial, and we've got you covered. Join us as we dive into batteries, solar power, level shifters, and more! Boost your robot's performance and efficiency with our comprehensive guide on power sources and techniques.

19 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Power Solar Level shifter Batteries Buck convertors

Pico-Deck
Pico-Deck

Build a Pico shortcut Keypad
Create a Raspberry Pi Pico Based shortcut macro Keypad

14 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Macro Pideck Keypad Shortcut Streamdeck

Self Watering Plants
Self Watering Plants

Build a self watering plant system
Create a self watering plant system using the Pimoroni Enviro Grow

11 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Pimoroni Enviro Enviro Grow Plants 3D Printed

PicoCrab 2
PicoCrab 2

Upgrades and redesign
PicoCrab gets some upgrades and low-poly redesign; now uses the Elecfreaks Wukong 2040

05 March 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Wukong 2004 PicoCrab

February 2023

5 Article(s)


Ghostbox
Ghostbox

Learn how to make a GhostBox
Ghostbox is a fun project that displays random words on a screen.

27 February 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Pico Display Pack 2.0 MicroPython Halloween Ghost Spiritbox

Duckface
Duckface

Learn to Tweet and post to Instagram in Python
Duckface lets you apply filters and overlays to images, then post to Twitter and Instagram.

22 February 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Bubo-2T Python Twitter Instagram Pillow Pilgram Tweepy

Pi Stand v6
Pi Stand v6

With Camera & HyperPixel support
The Pi Stand gets an upgrade; a GoPro compatible Camera module and Hyperpixel 4.0 display

22 February 2023 | Kevin McAleer raspberry pi Pi Stand Stand Camera Stand Hyperpixel display

Servo Easing & Pancake-Bot
Servo Easing & Pancake-Bot

Learn Servo easing in MicroPython with Pancake-Bot
Learn how to use Easing algorithms for servos using MicroPython, with Pancake-Bot

18 February 2023 | Kevin McAleer robot servo easing

Bubo-2T
Bubo-2T

Steampunk companion bot
Bubo is a Steampunk style companion robot that can toot pictures based on a user hand gesture

04 February 2023 | Kevin McAleer robot steampunk companion bot

January 2023

6 Article(s)


SMARS Mini
SMARS Mini


Learn how to print your own SMARS Mini, download the parts, and get the electronics today

22 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer SMARS Mini Tiny Robot

Cyberglasses
Cyberglasses


Learn how to 3D Print, and build your own Raspberry Pi Pico W powered Cyberglasses

16 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer Wearable Tips 3dprinted Cyberglasses

Camera Module 3 Stand
Camera Module 3 Stand


Print out a fun and practical stand for your Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3

11 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer Robot Tips 3dprinted

10 Tips for getting started
10 Tips for getting started


Here are my Top 10 tips for getting started with robotics

10 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer Robot Tips

New ROS Course
New ROS Course


Learn how to use ROS and build Robots with Python

08 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi 4 ROS Robot

Meet Cubie-1
Meet Cubie-1


Build a robot to learn ROS with

01 January 2023 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi 4 ROS Robot

December 2022

5 Article(s)


Ghostbusters Wifi Scanner
Ghostbusters Wifi Scanner


3d Print a Ghostbusters PKE style Wifi Scanner

21 December 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Ghostbusters Wifi Scanner Movie Prop

Atari 2600 Compute Module Case
Atari 2600 Compute Module Case


3d Print a case for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Development Board

20 December 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Compute Module Retro Atari 2600

Everything I made in 2022
Everything I made in 2022


How many robots, projects, code, 3d designs did I make in 2022?

13 December 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython 2022

Galactic Hero Game
Galactic Hero Game


Learn how to build your own Guitar Hero Clone with the Pimoroni Galactic Unicorn and MicroPython

13 December 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Pimoroni Galactic Unicorn Game

Learn now live!
Learn now live!


Learn at MicroPython, from scratch, and your own pace

04 December 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico Learn MicroPython Course Tutorial

November 2022

2 Article(s)


Worlds most advanced Bauble
Worlds most advanced Bauble


Build an internet controllable Christmas Bauble

06 November 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico 3d Printing Christmas Cheerlights

Radar robot
Radar robot


Build a robot that can scan its surroundings with sound

06 November 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico 3d Printing Explora Radar Ultrasonic Servo

October 2022

3 Article(s)


3 parts are now available!
3 parts are now available!


Learn how to build your own AI Assistant using Python

12 October 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Python Robot

Spooky Scary Skeleton
Spooky Scary Skeleton


Build your own cute Spooky Scary Skeleton Robot for Halloween - Using a Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico W, HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range finder, and an SG90 Servo

09 October 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Pico Pico W Robot MicroPython Halloween

Pomodoro Robot!
Pomodoro Robot!


Build your own cute Pomodoro Desk Robot - HeyBot! Using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and Pimoroni Display Pack 2.0

02 October 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Pico Pico W Robot MicroPython Pomodoro

September 2022

4 Article(s)


Simple Robot Arm
Simple Robot Arm


3D print a simple robot arm you can control over WiFi using Phew! and the Pimoroni Inventor 2040 W

25 September 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Inventor 2040 W Pico Pico W Robot MicroPython Logo Arm 3D Print

BurgerBot V2 - Quick on the Draw
BurgerBot V2 - Quick on the Draw


Add a Sharpie to Burgerbot and learn how to draw with a robot!

22 September 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Pico Pico W Robot MicroPython Logo

Common Part Dimensions
Common Part Dimensions


A list of common dimensions of parts I use often, but forget

12 September 2022 | Kevin McAleer Fusion 360 3D Printing Robots

How to setup a Phew! Access Point
How to setup a Phew! Access Point


Setup your own Wifi Captive Portal for Robotics project

04 September 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi WiFi Captive Portal Pimoroni Phew! MicroPython

August 2022

5 Article(s)


SMARS Inventor
SMARS Inventor


Build your own SMARS Robot using the Pimoroni Inventor 2040W

29 August 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi SMARS Inventor 2040W SMARS Inventor MicroPython

Next Cube - a Homage to the original WWW server
Next Cube - a Homage to the original WWW server


Print your own Next Cube for the Raspberry Pi Pico W

28 August 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Fusion 360 3d print

BurgerBot - a simple 3D Printable Robot
BurgerBot - a simple 3D Printable Robot


Build your own 2 motor, Pico W-based, 3d printable robot

24 August 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pico W Pico Pico W Robot MicroPython

PIKON Camera - Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Project
PIKON Camera - Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Project


Build your own portable Raspberry Pi Camera featuring the High Quality

23 August 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Pikon Camera High Quality Camera Python

Pimoroni Enviro Indoor Stevenson Screen case
Pimoroni Enviro Indoor Stevenson Screen case

3D Print your own Stevenson Screen for the Pimoroni Enviro Indoor sensor
3D Print your own Stevenson Screen for the Pimoroni Enviro Indoor sensor

10 August 2022 | Kevin McAleer Pimoroni Enviro 3d Printed

July 2022

1 Article(s)


Hack a Big Mouth Billy Bass
Hack a Big Mouth Billy Bass


Learn how to hack a Big Mouth Billy Bass with a Raspberry Pi Pico W

09 July 2022 | Kevin McAleer Billy Bass robot

May 2022

3 Article(s)


Pi Stands
Pi Stands


3D Print a range of cute stands for Raspberry Pi Zeros, Pi 2,3b,4b and Picos - specifically designed for Hats & pHats

22 May 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi 2 Raspberry Pi 3 Raspberry Pi 4 3d Printing

Explora 3D files
Explora 3D files


3D Print your own Explora Robot

15 May 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Zero 3d Printing Explora

Zero Stand
Zero Stand


3D Print a cute stand for Raspberry Pi Zeros - specifically designed for pHats

15 May 2022 | Kevin McAleer Raspberry Pi Zero 3d Printing

April 2022

3 Article(s)


Rover the Mecanum Robot
Rover the Mecanum Robot


Build your own Mecanum Robot using this guide

30 April 2022 | Kevin McAleer Rover Motor 2040 Mecanum

Bugs the Robo-Bunny
Bugs the Robo-Bunny


Robo-Bunny build blog

10 April 2022 | Kevin McAleer picocat robobunny bugs

PicoCat Lives
PicoCat Lives


Some code and pictures

01 April 2022 | Kevin McAleer picocat

March 2022

1 Article(s)


PicoCat v2
PicoCat v2


All about PicoCat and the new upgrades and improvements

25 March 2022 | Kevin McAleer picocat

January 2022

1 Article(s)


Welcome to Kev's Robots
Welcome to Kev's Robots


Welcome to Kev's Robots, the sister site to Kev's YouTube Channel

28 January 2022 | Kevin McAleer welcome