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.
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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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How to Implement Interrupts on PIC10F322 Using XC8 : An Overview
Implementing interrupts on PIC10F322 using XC8 involves defining an interrupt function with the __interrupt() keyword, clearing the interrupt flag within the ISR, and enabling the necessary interrupt and global interrupt flags in your setup function. By following these steps, you can efficiently handle interrupts and improve the responsiveness of your microcontroller applications.
PIC16F15213 Pin Diagram
PIC16F15213 Pin Diagram - Image. PIC16F15213 Pin Out Diagram VSS - GroundVDD - Operating Voltage Range: 1.8V to 5.5V **NOTE RA3 - {MCLR} If used for IO is an input pin only! Cannot be used as Output. Cannot be used for Analog ADC Pin descriptions and Pin Mappings...
Creating an LCD I2C Driver for the Core MCU Framework
Creating an LCD I2C Driver for the Core MCU FrameworkA Quick Look at the HardwareThe Driver in ActionMaking Sure the Address is RightWrapping It All TogetherCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology...
What is A Digital Image?
High level it is a binary representation (numbers) of visual information. And how is it represented? It depends on the format, we will get into that later, but it is nothing more than an array of numbers. For example - lets just take a 256 level black and white image...
Building Smarter : The Power of Reusable Firmware with Core MCU Framework
Building Smarter : The Power of Reusable Firmware with Core MCU FrameworkWhat is Reusable Firmware?Why Reusable Firmware MattersCore MCU Framework: A Platform for Reusable FirmwareBuilding Reusable Firmware: A Step-by-Step GuideHow Core MCU Framework is EvolvingA...




