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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How Innovation Can Drive Positive Change for Our Planet
When we think about innovation, it often brings to mind cutting-edge tech, new gadgets, or the latest startup ideas. But when we step back and look at it through a wider lens, innovation is so much more. It’s the spirit of solving problems differently, making everyday...
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.
The Content System Project
I find a lot of things intriguing, however over the last few months I have been focused on marketing. Really traffic generation. With the burning question of – is it possible to sell inexpensive products online (Something under $10)- without running ads as the key source of traffic generation?
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!
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.





