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Snaszy NAS a 3D printed NAS for Raspberry Pi

Snaszy NAS is a 3D printed NAS for Raspberry Pi, designed for 2.5 inch drives. It uses BTRFS for RAID and is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5.

 11 Apr 25

Waveshare CM5 boards

The Waveshare Compute Module 5 boards are a great option for those looking to use the Compute Module 5 in a compact design

  6 Apr 25

The Best Arduino Robot for Beginners

The SMARS robot is a simple, 3D printed robot that can be controlled with an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any other microcontroller. It's a great way to learn about robotics, electronics, and programming.

 23 Mar 25

SMARS Lab upgrade with PyCharm

Upgrading the SMARS Lab code with PyCharm

 14 Mar 25

Chicken Nugget Piano

Learn how to use touch sensors with Raspberry Pi Pico to make a chicken nugget piano

  8 Mar 25

Pi Tray - Mini-rack - Part II

Finish the design with the Pi Tray, Top Panel and Front Cluster Panel

  2 Mar 25

Weather Station Display

Build a Weather Station Display with Pimoroni Presto

 22 Feb 25

Pi 10 Inch Mini-rack

Upgrade your home lab with this fun 3d printable project

  4 Feb 25

Installing and Using DeepSeek-R1:1.5 on a Raspberry Pi with Docker

Learn how to install and use DeepSeek-R1:1.5 on your Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 26 Jan 25

Gamepad & BurgerBot

Build your own bluetooth gamepad remote control for your robot

 26 Jan 25

Level Up your CAD Skills

Tips and practice files to improve your CAD skills

 19 Jan 25

Operation Pico

Recreate the classic Operation game using a Raspberry Pi Pico and some croc clips

 11 Jan 25

Raspberry Pi Home Hub

Create your own Home Hub with a Raspberry Pi and a touchscreen display, and Kivy

  5 Jan 25

Hacky Temperature and Humidity Sensor

This is a quick, cheap project to create a temperature and humidity sensor using a DHT22 sensor and a Raspberry Pi Pico

  4 Jan 25

Robot Makers Almanac

The ultimate pocket-sized companion for building, designing, and repairing robots with ease

 30 Dec 24

High Five Bot

The robot that gives you a well deserved high five

 21 Dec 24

Making a Custom PCB for BurgerBot

Lets give BurgerBot v3 a custom PCB to make it work better with the pen holder

  5 Dec 24

Obsidian - the best tool for Makers

Obsidian is a powerful note-taking tool that is perfect for makers and hobbyists.

  1 Dec 24

10 Projects for your Raspberry Pi Pico

Here is a collection of projects that you can build with your Raspberry Pi Pico

 22 Nov 24

Raspberry Pi Telegraf Setup with Docker

Step-by-step guide to setting up Telegraf on a Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 16 Nov 24

Setting Up Dynamic DNS on a Raspberry Pi for Self-Hosting

A step-by-step guide to setting up Dynamic DNS on a Raspberry Pi for self-hosting services like WordPress, Ghost, or an Nginx server.

 15 Nov 24

Raspberry Pi WordPress Setup with Docker

Step-by-step guide to setting up WordPress on a Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 14 Nov 24

Raspberry Pi WireGuard VPN Setup with Docker

Step-by-step guide to setting up WireGuard on a Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 14 Nov 24

Raspberry Pi MotionEye Camera Setup with Docker

Step-by-step guide to setting up MotionEye on a Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 14 Nov 24

Raspberry Pi Ghost Setup with Docker

Guide to setting up a Ghost blog on a Raspberry Pi using Docker.

 14 Nov 24

KevsArcade

Build your own miniature Arcade with Raspberry Pi's and a laser cutter

  1 Nov 24

C2Pi-O Laser cut Camera holder

 20 Oct 24

Build a laser-cut robot

Make your own robot using a laser cutter and some simple electronics.

 28 Sep 24

Robots and Lasers

Getting up to speed with the Creality Falcon 5W and Lightburn software.

 25 Sep 24

Arduino Plug and Make Kit Review

The Arduino Plug and Make Kit is a great way to get started with Arduino. It includes everything you need to start building projects, and the included guide is easy to follow.

 14 Sep 24

Pi to Pico W Bluetooth Communication

Learn how to set up two-way Bluetooth communication between a Raspberry Pi and a Pico using MicroPython.

  8 Sep 24

Two-Way Bluetooth Communication Between Raspberry Pi Picos

Learn how to set up two-way Bluetooth communication between two Raspberry Pi Picos using MicroPython.

 31 Aug 24

Gamepad 2

Build a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 powered bluetooth remote control for your robot

 28 Aug 24

Picotamachibi 2

Build a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 powered Virtual Pet with a 1.3" OLED display and some MicroPython

 18 Aug 24

Learning System updates

The Learning System is now easier to navigate and includes new features

 10 Aug 24

BrachioGraph

Learn how to build and use a BrachioGraph, a simple and fun drawing robot that can be controlled using Python.

 26 Jul 24

HP Robots Otto

The HP Robots Otto is a versatile and customizable robot kit that offers a fun and educational introduction to robotics and programming.

 21 Jul 24

Pi-Apps

Boost your Raspberry Pi with Pi-Apps, a simple and intuitive way to install, manage, and update applications on your Pi.

 19 Jul 24

Intermediate MicroPython

New course available

 10 Jul 24

Arduino Alvik

Is this the best MicroPython robot of 2024?

 26 May 24

Raspberry Pi Time machine

How to setup a Raspberry Pi as a Time Machine backup server for your Mac.

  6 May 24

Now Ad-Free

KevsRobots.com is now Advertisement free. You're welcome.

 29 Apr 24

Guiding Light

Mapping with LiDAR using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, RPLidar, and Rviz

 25 Apr 24

Sync Files on your Pis, with Syncthing

Learn how to share files between your Raspberry Pis using Syncthing, a secure and private file synchronization tool.

 19 Apr 24

NextCloud

Share files online from your Pi with NextCloud

 14 Apr 24

Buddy Jr.

Build a tiny robot arm and learn how to control it with a Raspberry Pi and Python.

  6 Apr 24

Robot Arms

Extend your reach with these robotic arm projects.

 16 Mar 24

TherePi - Music Making with a Raspberry Pi

DIY Raspberry Pi Theremin Midi Project: Making Music with Python and Raspberry Pi

  7 Mar 24

Motion Controlled Arm

Build a motion controlled robotic arm using a Raspberry Pi and a camera.

  4 Mar 24

Electric Trombone

Build an electric trombone using a Raspberry Pi Pico as a MIDI controller.

  4 Mar 24

PicoTico

PicoTico is a Raspberry Pi Pico powered robot that plays TicTacToe.

  3 Mar 24

ClusteredPi

Learn how to build a cluster of Raspberry Pi's to learn more about distributed computing and to experiment with Docker Swarm.

 25 Feb 24

SunFounder GalaxyRVR Review

The SunFounder GalaxyRVR, a versatile and customizable robot that can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, from simple movements to complex behaviors.

 24 Feb 24

Cracking Enigma with Raspberry Pi

Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi cluster to decrypt the Enigma code.

 23 Feb 24

Docker Swarm

Learn how to build a Docker Swarm cluster on Raspberry Pi 5, and deploy and manage scalable microservices applications.

  3 Feb 24

Ollama - local ChatGPT on Pi 5

Creating a Private and Local GPT Server with Raspberry Pi and Olama

 29 Jan 24

Ultimate Guide to Setting Up RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 4

A comprehensive guide to setting up RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 4

 28 Jan 24

Build a Web Server Using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and Phew!

Explore Phew! today and revolutionize your web server building experience with a little help from Raspberry Pi Pico W.

 25 Jan 24

Python and Arduino

Control Arduino with Python using Firmata & PyFirmata

 24 Jan 24

Build your own AI Assistant in Python

3 parts are now available!

 23 Jan 24

Face Detection

Learn how to set up face detection on your companion robot using Raspberry Pi and OpenCV.

 21 Jan 24

Build your own home server with Raspberry Pi 5

Learn how to set up a home server with Raspberry Pi 5 and Docker.

 21 Jan 24

Random Robot Facts

Learn fun facts every time you visit KevsRobots.com

 15 Jan 24

How to install an NVMe drive on a Raspberry Pi 5

Learn how to install an NVMe drive on a Raspberry Pi 5 and setup a NAS server.

 13 Jan 24

What is MicroPython?

Learn how to make a robot using Micropython, the Python programming language for microcontrollers.

 10 Jan 24

How to install MicroPython

Learn how to Install micropython on your microcontroller

 10 Jan 24

Viam SLAM

Using VIAM to Map a room

  2 Jan 24

Stream ESP32CAM video

Capture ESP32CAM Video Stream in Python on a Raspberry Pi 5

 29 Dec 23

Year in Review 2023

A look back at 2023

 22 Dec 23

Elf detector

A Raspberry Pi powered robot that can find elves!

  9 Dec 23

3D Papercraft

How to create papercraft models from low-poly 3D models

  7 Dec 23

Yukon & Omnibot 3000

A Pimoroni Yukon powered Omnibot 2000

  3 Dec 23

Omnibot 3000

A Pimoroni Yukon powered Omnibot 2000

 27 Nov 23

Pico W Toothbrush

Raspberry Pi Pico powered Toothbrush

 26 Nov 23

Whats new in Python 3.13a

A summary of the new features in Python 3.13a

 21 Nov 23

Maker Faire Rome 2023

My first Maker Faire as an Exhibitor

 16 Oct 23

WeatherBot

A cute robot that can show you the temperature

 12 Oct 23

Cutebot & Cutebot Pro

Two ready to roll robots from Elecfreaks

  7 Oct 23

Mastering Posture Detection with CVZone

A comprehensive course on posture detection and assessment using CVZone and mediapipe

  7 Oct 23

PicoSMARS 2

A Raspberry Pi Pico W Powered SMARS Robot

  5 Oct 23

Lego & Robots

Use Lego in your robotics projects.

  2 Oct 23

CyberDog

A RGB LED Cyberdog coat powered by Raspberry Pi Pico

  2 Oct 23

Raspberry Pi 5

Learn about the new Raspberry Pi 5

 27 Sep 23

Tags

Added Tag page to KevsRobots

 17 Sep 23

SMARS

The Screwless, Modular, Assemble-able, Robotic System

 10 Sep 23

Facebot

A Cute 8x8 LED Robot

  3 Sep 23

Bluetooth Remote Control Custom PCB

Designing a custom Remote Control PCB

 20 Aug 23

Over the Air updates with MicroPython

Automatically update code on your embedded devices

 18 Aug 23

RetroPie Samba Setup

Setting up Samba for RetroPie

 12 Aug 23

RetroPie Gaming on the CM4 Inside an Atari 2600 Replica

Experience RetroPie with the Power of the Compute Module 4 IO Devboard

 11 Aug 23

Chicken Nugget of Doom

Can a Chicken Nugget run Doom?

  5 Aug 23

Googley Googley Eyes

Googley Eyes, but they Google what they see

 26 Jul 23

SQLite3

Creating databases in Python is easy, learn how

 15 Jul 23

Bluetooth remote controlled robot

Make your own bluetooth remote controlled robot using a Raspberry Pi Pico W and MicroPython

  3 Jul 23

Retro Arcade

Retro handheld game fun with Micro:bit

  2 Jul 23

Chip

Cute Humanoid Interactive Pal

 26 Jun 23

Picotamachibi

Picotamachibi

 12 Jun 23

MeArm

The robot arm kit from MeArm

  5 Jun 23

Potato Powered Pico

Power from Potatoes: An Introduction to Potato Batteries

  1 Jun 23

Pinout.XYZ

Every single Raspberry Pi HAT, pHAT, wHAT, Bonnet and Shim

 28 May 23

Makers Central

Makers Central `23

 22 May 23

Pico Birthday Card

Raspberry Pi Powered Birthday Card

 23 Apr 23

Iskarni Hack

Ikea Head Lamp Hack with MicroPython

  9 Apr 23

Pybricks

MicroPython on Lego Mindstorms hubs

  2 Apr 23

Pi-PipBoy

Introducing the Ultimate Wearable: The Pip-Boy Raspberry Pi Wrist Computer

 26 Mar 23

The Three Laws of Robotics

Are Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics a good set of rules?

 23 Mar 23

Robotics Roadmap

Your Ultimate Robotics Roadmap: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

 21 Mar 23

What is MicroPython (old version)?

MicroPython: A Lighter, Faster Python for Microcontrollers

 20 Mar 23

Where is my robot butler?

In the age of AI, where are the robot butlers?

 20 Mar 23

Power up your robot projects

Join us as we dive into batteries, solar power, level shifters, and more!

 19 Mar 23

Pico-Deck

Build a Pico shortcut Keypad

 14 Mar 23

Self Watering Plants

Build a self watering plant system

 11 Mar 23

PicoCrab 2

Upgrades and redesign

  5 Mar 23

Ghostbox

Learn how to make a GhostBox

 27 Feb 23

Duckface

Learn to Tweet and post to Instagram in Python

 22 Feb 23

Pi Stand v6

With Camera & HyperPixel support

 22 Feb 23

Servo Easing & Pancake-Bot

Learn Servo easing in MicroPython with Pancake-Bot

 18 Feb 23

Bubo-2T

Steampunk companion bot

  4 Feb 23

SMARS Mini

Big Personality, Tiny Robot

 22 Jan 23

Cyberglasses

RGB LED & servo powered Cyberglasses

 16 Jan 23

Camera Module 3 Stand

For RPI Camera v3

 11 Jan 23

10 Tips for getting started

For getting started with robotics

 10 Jan 23

New ROS Course

Learn ROS with me

  8 Jan 23

Meet Cubie-1

A ROS Robot

  1 Jan 23

Ghostbusters Wi-Fi Scanner

Who you gonna call?

 21 Dec 22

Atari 2600 Compute Module Case

Cute Retro case

 20 Dec 22

Everything I made in 2022

Here's a review of all the 2022 projects

 13 Dec 22

Galactic Hero Game

Build your own Guitar Hero Clone

 13 Dec 22

Learn now live!

New MicroPython course

  4 Dec 22

Worlds most advanced Bauble

Fun with Cheerlights

  6 Nov 22

Radar robot

Scan surroundings using Ultrasound

  6 Nov 22

3 parts are now available!

3 parts are now available!

 12 Oct 22

Spooky Scary Skeleton

A fun Halloween Robot

  9 Oct 22

Pomodoro Robot!

Build your own Pomodoro Desk bot

  2 Oct 22

Simple Robot Arm

Build your own Robot Arm

 25 Sep 22

BurgerBot V2 - Quick on the Draw

BurgerBot gets an upgrade

 22 Sep 22

Common Part Dimensions

Sizes of common electronics

 12 Sep 22

How to setup a Phew! Access Point

MicroPython Captive Portal

  4 Sep 22

SMARS Inventor

Pimoroni Inventor 2040 W

 29 Aug 22

Next Cube - a Homage to the original WWW server

a Homage to the original WWW server

 28 Aug 22

BurgerBot - a simple 3D Printable Robot

A simple 3D Printable Robot

 24 Aug 22

PIKON Camera - Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Project

Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Project

 23 Aug 22

Pimoroni Enviro Indoor Stevenson Screen case

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

 10 Aug 22

Hack a Big Mouth Billy Bass

Hack with a Fish with a Pico

  9 Jul 22

Pi Stands

Cute stands for Raspberry Pis

 22 May 22

Explora 3D files

Print your own

 15 May 22

Zero Stand

Cute stand for Raspberry Pi Zeros

 15 May 22

Rover the Mecanum Robot

Build your own Mecanum Robot

 30 Apr 22

Bugs the Robo-Bunny

An Easter Robot

 10 Apr 22

PicoCat Lives

V2 of PicoCat Robot

  1 Apr 22

PicoCat v2

New Upgrades and Improvements

 25 Mar 22

Welcome to Kev's Robots

The sister site to Kev's YouTube Channel

 28 Jan 22

OpenCat

OpenCat is a 3D-printed, Arduino-powered robot that can be easily customized and expanded.

 31 Jan 21

SMARS Quad

The SMARS (Screwless Modular Assemblable Robotic System) is a 3D-printed, Arduino-powered robot that can be easily customized and expanded.

 16 Aug 20

SMARS Quad

The SMARS (Screwless Modular Assemblable Robotic System) is a 3D-printed, Arduino-powered robot that can be easily customized and expanded.

  1 Jul 20