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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Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC MicrocontrollerUnderstanding What a Potentiometer DoesWhy Use a Potentiometer?Setting Up the Circuit: Connecting the Potentiometer to a PICReading Analog Values: From Voltage to DataA World of PossibilitiesSeeking Bespoke Technology...
How to Set a Pin as an Output on the PIC10F322 Using XC8
How to Set a Pin as an Output on the PIC10F322 Using XC8
The PIC10F322 microcontroller features four general-purpose I/O pins: RA0, RA1, RA2, and RA3. These pins can be configured as either inputs or outputs, depending on your needs and whether other peripherals are in use and if the MCLR pin is disabled.
A Threshold Between Worlds
This photograph reminds me how opposites—light and dark, motion and stillness—can merge into something greater. It’s not about competition but connection, where even a moment of stillness can transform into something deeply meaningful.
Thoughts on Automation
Some Thoughts on Automation: Stop Doing Manual Tasks Do you find yourself spending too much time on repetitive manual tasks that add little to no value? Whether it's small tasks or larger ones, manual work that needs to be repeated over and over can feel like busy...
Image Processing in C and Python
Image Processing in C and Python : Introduction My idea is to put together a collection of image processing code - that didn't heavily use external pre-written libraries as a way to better understand the code and image processing itself. In other words, to peak...