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.
Image Processing : Python Read Image File and Convert into an Array
There are a tons of image already - instead of going though the pain staking process of creating by hand our own images, I am going to use an image I already captured. And yes, it is of my three cats. I am also adding to the collection of cat images on the...
Building a PIC-Based Pomodoro Timer: Productivity Meets Embedded Design
PIC-Based Pomodoro Timer Project
I’m building a Pomodoro Timer using a PIC18F16Q41 microcontroller. Yes, the PIC18F16Q41 is way overkill for something this simple, but that’s intentional. This design will also serve as a testbed for future projects, like testing sensors and other features I’m planning to use. Plus, I had some PIC18F16Q41 chips left over from a previous project, so why not?
Simplifying Your PIC10F322 Projects with a Standard Header File
Simplifying Your PIC10F322 Projects with a Standard Header FileCreating the Header FileContents of the Header FileBenefits of Using a Standard Header FileHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions? Simplifying Your PIC10F322 Projects with a...
Sound Generation with PIC10F322 NCO and XC8: Emulating the IBM PC/XT Beep
Sound Generation with PIC10F322 NCO and XC8: Emulating the IBM PC/XT BeepThe IBM PC/XT BeepUnderstanding the NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator)Key Features of the NCO:Implementing the IBM PC/XT Beep with PIC10F322 and XC8The Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or...
