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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Reflections on a Winter Horizon
This photograph, received on a cold winter’s day by the sea, captures the powerful meeting of sky and water. The clouds, heavy and contemplative, hover above the calm expanse, inviting a moment of reflection on the simple, profound depth of nature.
Building a PIC-Based Pomodoro Timer: Productivity Meets Embedded Design
PIC-Based Pomodoro Timer Project
I’m building a Pomodoro Timer using a PIC18F16Q41 microcontroller. Yes, the PIC18F16Q41 is way overkill for something this simple, but that’s intentional. This design will also serve as a testbed for future projects, like testing sensors and other features I’m planning to use. Plus, I had some PIC18F16Q41 chips left over from a previous project, so why not?
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...
PIC10F322 MCU Overview : What Your Really Need to Know
PIC10F322 MCU Overview : If you want the detailed nitty gritty.. Refer to the microchip datasheet… This is just the high level of the chip to get you going.