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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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...
Reflections on a Winter Horizon
This photograph, received on a cold winter’s day by the sea, captures the powerful meeting of sky and water. The clouds, heavy and contemplative, hover above the calm expanse, inviting a moment of reflection on the simple, profound depth of nature.
Image Processing : Python and OpenCV : Capture Image From Webcam
Capture Image From Webcam - Using Python and OpenCV. Let's take a quick look on how we can use OpenCV2 to capture a single frame from a webcam. The code below uses a web cam to capture a single frame, that stores the results in the image variable. We are using...
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...
PIC10F322 XC8 Code: How to Access the Internal Temperature Module
PIC10F322 XC8 Code: How to Access the Internal Temperature Module