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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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Bridging the Gap : How to Easily Connect Your PIC Microcontroller to a PC Using a USB to TTL Serial Converter
How to Easily Connect Your PIC Microcontroller to a PC Using a USB to TTL Serial ConverterWhy Use a USB to TTL Serial Converter?First, Let’s Cover Some BasicsWhat is TTL Serial Communication?So, What’s Serial Communication?Why Doesn’t My Computer Understand...
PIC10F322 Configuration Bits for XC8 : A Quick Start Guide
XC8 : PIC10F322 Configuration Bits : So, you just made your first PIC10F322 XC8 program. Uploaded to the chip and….. Nothing…Chances are – did you setup the Device Configuration Bits?
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.
Building Smarter : The Power of Reusable Firmware with Core MCU Framework
Building Smarter : The Power of Reusable Firmware with Core MCU FrameworkWhat is Reusable Firmware?Why Reusable Firmware MattersCore MCU Framework: A Platform for Reusable FirmwareBuilding Reusable Firmware: A Step-by-Step GuideHow Core MCU Framework is EvolvingA...
Moving Slowly with Purpose
In the slow, deliberate journey of a snail, there’s a quiet lesson about persistence, finding comfort in our own pace, and the beauty of each small step. Every moment, no matter how small, matters.
