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Announcement – End of Year : Good Bye 2024
Exciting News - Hold on to Your Hats As this year comes to an end, (Well, already over into the new year) I’ve been thinking about how busy it’s been and how much has been accomplished. It’s been a year full of learning, building, and making progress on so many...
Streamlining MCU Development with POGO Pins
Streamlining Your MCU Designs with POGO Pins What Are POGO Pins? POGO pins, or spring-loaded pins, are small connectors designed for temporary connections. Each pin is made up of a plunger, barrel, and spring mechanism that presses the pin against a contact point....
Embracing the Open Road : Moments Between Here and There
This image of an open road, a single cloud, and endless sky reminds us to slow down, tune into the present moment, and find peace in the vast simplicity of what’s around us.
The Power of Being Intentional in a Messy World
The world we dream of isn’t some distant fantasy—it starts within us, in the small, deliberate choices we make each day. Every act of kindness, every bit of patience, creates ripples that build a lifescape of possibilities for something greater.
Announcement – Introducing the LumiEase Basic Dimmer Module (Beta Release)
Exciting News - Hold on to Your Hats I’m thrilled to announce the beta release of the LumiEase Basic Dimmer Module! If you’ve ever found LEDs too overpowering for your model scenes, this module is here to change that. Designed to plug seamlessly into the LumiEase...
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PIC10F322 Button Debounce Tutorial : Step-by-Step XC8 Code
This guide provides a clear explanation and example code for debouncing an input signal on the PIC10F320 and PIC10F322 microcontrollers using the XC8 compiler. By following this guide, you can ensure reliable button presses in your digital circuits, eliminating the noise and false triggers commonly associated with mechanical switches.
Image Processing : Memory Usage
Image Processing: Understanding Memory Usage When processing images, it's essential to consider the memory usage, especially for high-performance applications. Here’s an in-depth look at how image size and type affect memory consumption and processing efficiency....
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller To Change Flash Rate of LED
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller To Change Flash Rate of LEDSetting Up the CircuitHow It All Fits TogetherAnd Now The CodeCode OverviewThe Endless LoopWhat’s Happening in the LoopCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke...
Replacing the 555 Timer with PIC10F322 : Cascaded Timer Applications
Replacing the 555 timer with the PIC10F322 for cascaded timer applications provides enhanced flexibility and control. This guide demonstrates how to configure the PIC10F322 to create a cascaded timer, offering step-by-step instructions and detailed code explanations. By adjusting the input and output configurations, you can expand the functionality to suit various applications.
Image Processing – Python and OpenCV – Convert Image to Gray Scale
Using OpenCV - Convert Image to Gray Scale in Python. In the past posts we looked at doing some image conversions using arrays and manual steps. All that is fun, it lets us see what is going on inside the black box. However, deadlines and everything else - we don't...