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James G Watt is an artist, kinetic sculptor & robot builder. Creating whimsical art, quirky machines, and the occasional film prop. 🎬 Imparting knowledge & sparking curiosity—one eccentric creation at a time. ✨

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Charming Disaster @charmingdisaster.bsky.social · 8h

Bringing the night to the UK starting Oct 24! 🇬🇧
charmingdisaster.com/shows

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clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 4d

The game factory is finally working. Using a ZX Spectrum +2A to duplicate copies of "Boris and the Buses".

My laptop PC, a ZX Spectrum +2A and a Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k rubber keyboard, all in a heap along with a stack of audio cassette boxes.

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Vector Republic @vector-republic.bsky.social · 6d

Had a great time yesterday at Play Expo Blackpool catching up with old Vectrex friends and meeting new ones #vectrex #vectrexmini @jamesgwatt.bsky.social @tenpencearcade.bsky.social

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clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 14d

"Were"?
LET s$="BUM"

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 15d

Ah, yeh, that's an issue.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 15d

I've not tried this, the idea just came to me, but you could make a bright glowing eye using a 'pepper's ghost' arrangement. You would be able to see through that fine.

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Vector Republic @vector-republic.bsky.social · 15d

Anyone going to Play Expo Blackpool and wants to buy any of the Vector Republic games for £5 off and no postage (obviously!) then let me know before next Friday and I’ll bring them along 😎

www.vectorrepublic.co.uk

#vectrex #playexpoblackpool

Vector Republic

www.vectorrepublic.co.uk

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clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 16d

Stepping up production of ZX Interface 2 ROM parts.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 16d

The ponies asking 'what do the humans want now'?

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 22d

Now selling replacement Interface 2 ROM cart rubber skirts.
£15. each. £25 for 2.
JET PAC is wearing the reproduction. COOKIE is styling an original for comparison.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 22d

Been trying to replicate a soft rubber component from an early 1980s ZX Spectrum ROM cartrage (interface 2 rom) after many failed attempts to 3D print it, we 3D printed a mould and successfully cast it in soft silicone rubber.

Left, an original ROM cart. Right, the new reproduction cart.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 22d

Dr Sketchies Glasgow!

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 29d

More of the "Divergent Engineers Bazaar" Part 2.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 29d

More of the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr" Part 1.

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clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 29d

A tour of my table at the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr".

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · 29d

Pollinator Kit Version prototype. Moved the ball return hole up a bit and added the stop switches and drive belts.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · Sep 8

And apparently I was not alone:

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · Sep 8

And the fragile little dickenses have already covered it up.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ayr Show.

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · Sep 8

clockworkrobot @jamesgwatt.bsky.social · Sep 4

Quick and dirty stand for displaying the paper horse on Sunday at The Divergent Engineers Bazaar at the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life, Coatbridge.