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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Why Recognizing You are a Sheep is the First Step to Freedom
Recognizing how much of life is spent in unexamined routines can be uncomfortable, but it’s also the first step to freedom. By stepping off the hamster wheel and looking up, we awaken to new possibilities and start living intentionally.
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.
PIC10F322 ADC Tutorial : Getting Started with XC8
PIC10F322 ADC : Using the ADC on the PIC10F322 with XC8 allows you to convert analog signals into digital values for various applications. This guide provides a comprehensive setup for enabling the ADC, configuring the ports, and reading the ADC values. The example demonstrates how to use the ADC to control an LED based on an analog input, making it a practical starting point for more complex projects.
Using RabbitMQ to Scale Automations
Using RabbitMQ to Scale Automations, because at some point you are going to need to scale your application - maybe it is doing something that take a while - like running reports, or generating something in which you have a large amount of work to do. In the case of...
Image Processing – Python : Convert Image to Gray Scale – Average
Let's us look at some ways of converting a color image into a black and white or gray scale image. The most straight forward approach is averaging the three color channels, RGB. GrayValue = (Red + Green + Blue) / 3 You do this for every pixel. It is quick and...
