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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Dialing In the Light : Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a Potentiometer
Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a PotentiometerThe CircuitLet’s walk through each part of the circuit:Putting It All TogetherNow for the CodeBreaking Down the Code: Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM Using a PotentiometerCode OverviewThe Endless LoopSummary of...
Announcement – 2024/11/25
Exciting News - Hold on to Your Hats Introducing the latest update for Core MCU Framework Version 1.1.0 for versions 16F and 18F! Packed with new features, improved HAL, and all sorts of exciting enhancements to make MCU development smoother and more efficient. I...
Localized IOT – Based on the ESP8266, JSON, and MQTT
My automation project is continually evolving, and I’m excited to share the latest advancements in my localized IoT setup. The image below shows the IoT Node Base, which includes a power regulator and is built around the ESP8266, specifically the Wemos D1 Mini....
Why Choose C Over MPASM or Assembly Language?
Why Choose C? Discover why C has become the go-to language for microcontroller programming, surpassing ASM in efficiency, portability, and ease of learning. Learn how mastering C can future-proof your career in the tech industry.
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...




