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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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Making Music with PIC10F322 : Using XC8 for Sound Generation
Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little StarCreating the MelodySteps to Create the MelodyThe Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...
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.
Replace your Raspberry PI with a Dell Wyse 3040 Thin Client
Compare Dell Wyse 3040 and Raspberry PI 4 head-to-head! Understand why replacing your Raspberry PI with a Dell Wyse 3040 might be your best decision.
Announcement – 2024/12/05
Exciting News - Hold on to Your Hats Do you ever feel like you are running just to stay in place. That has what the last few weeks has felt like.. I am finally getting around to posting this. Here is a small project I have been working on - For this one I designed...
Generating a Clock Reference Output with a PIC10F322 Using XC8
This guide provides a straightforward way to generate a clock reference output using the PIC10F322 microcontroller and XC8 compiler. By following the circuit setup and using the provided code, you can create a clock signal to drive other devices that require a clock input. Customize the settings as needed to fit your specific requirements.