Kevin McAleer 🤖 Robot Maker
@kevsmac.bsky.social
I make robots, bring them to life with code, and have a whole load of fun along the way. I also make videos about robots on YouTube
Just updated Noodle Planner - now has text highlighting, and a form view (if you'd rather enter tasks that way)
Check it out (it's free!) www.noodleplanner.com
Check it out (it's free!) www.noodleplanner.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Just updated Noodle Planner - now has text highlighting, and a form view (if you'd rather enter tasks that way)
Check it out (it's free!) www.noodleplanner.com
Check it out (it's free!) www.noodleplanner.com
Whoop! My Markdown 2 Script tool is now live - md2script.kevs.wtf
There is an example file you can download too; it will even output a Final Cut Pro file with placeholder clips based on the length of dialogue in each scene.
Drop in a markdown file & click Convert to PDF
There is an example file you can download too; it will even output a Final Cut Pro file with placeholder clips based on the length of dialogue in each scene.
Drop in a markdown file & click Convert to PDF
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Whoop! My Markdown 2 Script tool is now live - md2script.kevs.wtf
There is an example file you can download too; it will even output a Final Cut Pro file with placeholder clips based on the length of dialogue in each scene.
Drop in a markdown file & click Convert to PDF
There is an example file you can download too; it will even output a Final Cut Pro file with placeholder clips based on the length of dialogue in each scene.
Drop in a markdown file & click Convert to PDF
The amount of engineering behind those 3 stats beneath each post is crazy. I've now added page view stats, like, count and comment numbers, to the cards widgets on www.kevsrobots.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The amount of engineering behind those 3 stats beneath each post is crazy. I've now added page view stats, like, count and comment numbers, to the cards widgets on www.kevsrobots.com
Another day in paradise - Working on some new features for kevsrobots.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Another day in paradise - Working on some new features for kevsrobots.com
Running an in-place upgrade of the new Raspberry Pi OS Trixie whilst watching Tron Legacy. Hopefully watching Tron Ares tonight!
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Running an in-place upgrade of the new Raspberry Pi OS Trixie whilst watching Tron Legacy. Hopefully watching Tron Ares tonight!
This little robot is rocking the new @officialarduino.bsky.social Arduino uno q - a single board computer in the classic Arduino Uno shape.
October 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This little robot is rocking the new @officialarduino.bsky.social Arduino uno q - a single board computer in the classic Arduino Uno shape.
Happy Windows 10 EOL day!
Time to upgrade to Linux (or macOS).
On another note @raspberrypi.com OS Trixie is very polished.
Time to upgrade to Linux (or macOS).
On another note @raspberrypi.com OS Trixie is very polished.
October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Happy Windows 10 EOL day!
Time to upgrade to Linux (or macOS).
On another note @raspberrypi.com OS Trixie is very polished.
Time to upgrade to Linux (or macOS).
On another note @raspberrypi.com OS Trixie is very polished.
It’s @officialarduino.bsky.social arduino Inception - the Arduino uno r3 is plugged into that Arduino Uno Q which is running the Arduino IDE to program it!
October 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s @officialarduino.bsky.social arduino Inception - the Arduino uno r3 is plugged into that Arduino Uno Q which is running the Arduino IDE to program it!
I've developed a Python app that converts Markdown into screenwriting formatted scripts as a PDF.
This format makes scripts significantly easier to read when recording YouTube videos, and it saves me from the lengthy formatting process required by other software.
github.com/kevinmcaleer...
This format makes scripts significantly easier to read when recording YouTube videos, and it saves me from the lengthy formatting process required by other software.
github.com/kevinmcaleer...
August 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I've developed a Python app that converts Markdown into screenwriting formatted scripts as a PDF.
This format makes scripts significantly easier to read when recording YouTube videos, and it saves me from the lengthy formatting process required by other software.
github.com/kevinmcaleer...
This format makes scripts significantly easier to read when recording YouTube videos, and it saves me from the lengthy formatting process required by other software.
github.com/kevinmcaleer...
V1.0 of my Pico Drone PCB completed and sent off to @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social for manufacture! Looking forward to getting these back soon for testing.
August 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
V1.0 of my Pico Drone PCB completed and sent off to @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social for manufacture! Looking forward to getting these back soon for testing.
Pikon II project is coming along nicely! It’s a @raspberrypi.com High Quality camera based handheld. Feels really solid and substantial in your hand.
July 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Pikon II project is coming along nicely! It’s a @raspberrypi.com High Quality camera based handheld. Feels really solid and substantial in your hand.
So excited about my latest upgrade to my @raspberrypi.com Pikon Camera project. New Chassis design and waveshare Touch screen on the back. Just printing the main Chassis now...
July 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
So excited about my latest upgrade to my @raspberrypi.com Pikon Camera project. New Chassis design and waveshare Touch screen on the back. Just printing the main Chassis now...
Robot reunion - finally have my package of exhibits for @OpenSauceLive this week! Phew that was a close call!
July 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Robot reunion - finally have my package of exhibits for @OpenSauceLive this week! Phew that was a close call!
Really hoping my package of robots for @OpenSauceLive is released from customs soon 😬
July 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Really hoping my package of robots for @OpenSauceLive is released from customs soon 😬
I'll be at Open Sauce ( @opensaucelive.bsky.social ) from July 18 to 20 in San Francisco. If you're going, drop by and say hello - and have a play on my Arcade machines!
July 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I'll be at Open Sauce ( @opensaucelive.bsky.social ) from July 18 to 20 in San Francisco. If you're going, drop by and say hello - and have a play on my Arcade machines!
Playing with Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi - any tips I should know about?
July 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Playing with Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi - any tips I should know about?
Build day 4, finishing up the Arcade builds. These buttons and joystick connect to a @RaspberryPi Pico running #circuitpython to act as a usb gamepad.
July 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Build day 4, finishing up the Arcade builds. These buttons and joystick connect to a @RaspberryPi Pico running #circuitpython to act as a usb gamepad.
Work in progress - waiting for some speakers to arrive and a fresh set of SD cards. The Cricut helped with the cabinet Art stickers I created, these look soo good!
July 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Work in progress - waiting for some speakers to arrive and a fresh set of SD cards. The Cricut helped with the cabinet Art stickers I created, these look soo good!
So pleased with how these came out…
July 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
So pleased with how these came out…
Makin - day 2; this is my KevsArcade project - a @Raspberry_Pi 5 powered Arcade machine with the gorgeous @pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 display
July 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Makin - day 2; this is my KevsArcade project - a @Raspberry_Pi 5 powered Arcade machine with the gorgeous @pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 display
It’s a Makin’ kind of day today. Getting ready for OpenSauce 2025 #opensauce2025
June 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s a Makin’ kind of day today. Getting ready for OpenSauce 2025 #opensauce2025
Progress! Gone through a couple of iterations (ie failures!) but almost there. Ordered some spade connectors for the micro switches as the soldering has come loose twice.
June 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Progress! Gone through a couple of iterations (ie failures!) but almost there. Ordered some spade connectors for the micro switches as the soldering has come loose twice.
Its assembly time!
June 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Its assembly time!
My Pico Plotter 3D model is now ready for printing. I've added some end-stops so it can auto-home. Need to decide on the filament colour scheme next!
June 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My Pico Plotter 3D model is now ready for printing. I've added some end-stops so it can auto-home. Need to decide on the filament colour scheme next!
First failure - think the pla was past its best… I’ve also given the build plate an extra clean before trying again with some fresh PLA.
June 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
First failure - think the pla was past its best… I’ve also given the build plate an extra clean before trying again with some fresh PLA.