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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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Announcing the Release of the Core MCU Framework – DS18B20 Drivers for Core8-16F Version
I’m excited to share some great news for developers and tech enthusiasts: the Core MCU Framework has now been expanded with initial support for DS18B20 temperature sensors in the Core8-16F version! This release brings powerful new capabilities, enabling seamless...
Image Processing – Python Convert Image to Gray Scale – Single Color Channel
In the last post we took a look at averaging the RGB channels to produce a gray scale image. It does require some math division to get the result. If you need a way that is even simpler and faster than averaging - we can extract the values from one of the color...
Automation With Powershell and Python – Step 1 Have a Plan
Before starting any automation project, It is a good idea to have a plan. Automation With PowerShell and Python: The Importance of Planning Before embarking on any automation project, it’s essential to have a well-thought-out plan. With over 35 years of experience...
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....
XC8 Code Tutorial : PWM Functions for PIC10F322 Microcontroller
PWM Functions for PIC10F322 - This guide provides a comprehensive overview of setting up and using PWM on the PIC10F322 microcontroller. By understanding the configuration and implementation details, you can effectively control the duty cycle and frequency of your PWM signals, which are essential for various applications in embedded systems.