clockworkrobot
@jamesgwatt.bsky.social
James G Watt is an artist, kinetic sculptor & robot builder.
Creating whimsical art, quirky machines, and the occasional film prop.
There's the odd retro computer game too.
Creating whimsical art, quirky machines, and the occasional film prop.
There's the odd retro computer game too.
Yesterda evening's drawing at Dr Sketchies, Glasgow.
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yesterda evening's drawing at Dr Sketchies, Glasgow.
The nights have drawn in. It's cold out there, well, not if you have a personal flame thrower.
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The nights have drawn in. It's cold out there, well, not if you have a personal flame thrower.
I wrote a little blog about my ZX Spectrum game "Boris and the Buses".
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I Wrote a game for the ZX Spectrum. – clockworkrobot
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November 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I wrote a little blog about my ZX Spectrum game "Boris and the Buses".
www.clockworkrobot.com/i-wrote-a-ga...
www.clockworkrobot.com/i-wrote-a-ga...
Tape duplication.
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Tape duplication.
Playing with a 3D scanner.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Playing with a 3D scanner.
Introducing @charmingdisaster.bsky.social to some of my kinetic pieces. I'm not sure Jeff is a fan of 'Nena' but that's what the HurdyGurdy-Tron decided he was playing. Charming disaster's UK tour continues. Don't miss it.
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Introducing @charmingdisaster.bsky.social to some of my kinetic pieces. I'm not sure Jeff is a fan of 'Nena' but that's what the HurdyGurdy-Tron decided he was playing. Charming disaster's UK tour continues. Don't miss it.
Wednesday evening, GalGael, Glasgow, i'm very excited to be exhibiting my interactive kinetic sculptures and automata along side New York goth/folk cabaret duo "Charming Disaster". It's the perfect pre-halloween night. Ticket link in the comments.
October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Wednesday evening, GalGael, Glasgow, i'm very excited to be exhibiting my interactive kinetic sculptures and automata along side New York goth/folk cabaret duo "Charming Disaster". It's the perfect pre-halloween night. Ticket link in the comments.
Happy "NO KINGS" day to those who observe. May your majestic frog costumes be forever inflated.
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Happy "NO KINGS" day to those who observe. May your majestic frog costumes be forever inflated.
New York goth/folk/cabaret band Charmind Disaster are doing a UK tour and AMAZINGLY they're playing in GalGael where my workshop can also be found ,so I'm putting on a little kinetic sculpture side show!
They're an amazing fun so if you want the best Halloween primer, Come!
They're an amazing fun so if you want the best Halloween primer, Come!
October 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
New York goth/folk/cabaret band Charmind Disaster are doing a UK tour and AMAZINGLY they're playing in GalGael where my workshop can also be found ,so I'm putting on a little kinetic sculpture side show!
They're an amazing fun so if you want the best Halloween primer, Come!
They're an amazing fun so if you want the best Halloween primer, Come!
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Bringing the night to the UK starting Oct 24! 🇬🇧
charmingdisaster.com/shows
charmingdisaster.com/shows
October 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Bringing the night to the UK starting Oct 24! 🇬🇧
charmingdisaster.com/shows
charmingdisaster.com/shows
The game factory is finally working. Using a ZX Spectrum +2A to duplicate copies of "Boris and the Buses".
October 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The game factory is finally working. Using a ZX Spectrum +2A to duplicate copies of "Boris and the Buses".
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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
October 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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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
www.vectorrepublic.co.uk
#vectrex #playexpoblackpool
Vector Republic
www.vectorrepublic.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
www.vectorrepublic.co.uk
#vectrex #playexpoblackpool
Stepping up production of ZX Interface 2 ROM parts.
September 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Stepping up production of ZX Interface 2 ROM parts.
The ponies asking 'what do the humans want now'?
September 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The ponies asking 'what do the humans want now'?
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.
£15. each. £25 for 2.
JET PAC is wearing the reproduction. COOKIE is styling an original for comparison.
September 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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.
£15. each. £25 for 2.
JET PAC is wearing the reproduction. COOKIE is styling an original for comparison.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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.
Dr Sketchies Glasgow!
September 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Dr Sketchies Glasgow!
More of the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr" Part 1.
September 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
More of the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr" Part 1.
A tour of my table at the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr".
September 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A tour of my table at the "Divergent Engineers Bazarr".
Pollinator Kit Version prototype. Moved the ball return hole up a bit and added the stop switches and drive belts.
September 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Pollinator Kit Version prototype. Moved the ball return hole up a bit and added the stop switches and drive belts.
Quick and dirty stand for displaying the paper horse on Sunday at The Divergent Engineers Bazaar at the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life, Coatbridge.
September 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Quick and dirty stand for displaying the paper horse on Sunday at The Divergent Engineers Bazaar at the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life, Coatbridge.
I'll be exhibiting a couple of my Art Amusement Machines and a few other dds and ends at this event on Sunday. Do come along if it's of interest.
September 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I'll be exhibiting a couple of my Art Amusement Machines and a few other dds and ends at this event on Sunday. Do come along if it's of interest.