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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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...
Z80 – Pinouts
Explore the comprehensive Z80 CPU Pinout guide, providing valuable insights into Z80 CPU– Pinouts along with images. Your ultimate source for Z80 information!
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...
Creating the TV-50 : A Model TV Simulator
Discover the process behind creating the TV-50, a model TV simulator for model railroading layouts. Developed by Jamie Starling, this innovative simulator uses the PIC10F322 board to recreate the realistic flashing and dimming effects of a TV screen inside a model house. Enhance your model train layouts with unique, eye-catching effects that captivate viewers.
Image Processing – Python and OpenCV – Convert Image to Gray Scale
Using OpenCV - Convert Image to Gray Scale in Python. In the past posts we looked at doing some image conversions using arrays and manual steps. All that is fun, it lets us see what is going on inside the black box. However, deadlines and everything else - we don't...





