Creator Alchemist: A Different Kind of Blueprint
Technology, creativity, and the journey between.
This isn’t a portfolio—it’s a place where I make sense of the work I do and the life I live.
Creator Alchemist is the name I’ve given to that process.
Whether it’s designing firmware, prototyping electronics, or writing about the lessons learned, I explore microcontrollers, embedded systems, and the ways technology can shape meaningful experiences—and maybe even illuminate the world around us.
Pull up a chair. Let’s see what’s possible.
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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 XC8 Code : Build a Trigger-Activated Dual Alternating Flasher for Model Trains
PIC10F322 XC8 code for a Trigger Activated Dual Alternating Flasher AKA Model Train Level Crossing Lights.
PIC16F15214 MCU Overview : What You Really Need to Know
PIC16F15214 MCU Overview The PIC16F15214 is an cost effective upgrade from the PIC10F322. This MCU will give you two more I/O pins compared to the PIC10F322 - About 14 times the flash program space, 8x the SRAM space, and various other peripherals such as...
Understanding and Using Weak Pull-Up Resistors on the PIC10F322 with XC8
This guide demonstrates how to use the internal weak pull-up resistors on the PIC10F322 microcontroller with XC8. By following the circuit setup and using the provided code, you can effectively manage pin states and control external components like LEDs. This method keeps your design clean and removes the need for external pull-up resistors.
Image Processing – Python Generating a Histogram for a Gray Scale Image
Histogram for a Gray Scale Image - Using Python. What is an image histogram - it is a profile of the occurrences of each gray level present in an image. In the visual example below - we are using a bar graph to visualize it. It starts at 0 and goes to 255, each...
