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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Making Music with PIC10F322 : Using XC8 for Sound Generation
Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little StarCreating the MelodySteps to Create the MelodyThe Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...
Python Code – Convert Text File Into an Image
Here is a little fun. Some Python code that will take a text file and turn it into an image. When I say, turn it into an image - I don't mean it will read the text file and make some image from it that we could look at and say… oh the ocean. What it does it convert...
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...
Replacing the 555 Timer with PIC10F322 : Cascaded Timer Applications
Replacing the 555 timer with the PIC10F322 for cascaded timer applications provides enhanced flexibility and control. This guide demonstrates how to configure the PIC10F322 to create a cascaded timer, offering step-by-step instructions and detailed code explanations. By adjusting the input and output configurations, you can expand the functionality to suit various applications.
Guide to the PIC10F322 Configuration Bits in XC8
What Are the PIC10F322 Configuration Bits?Breakdown of Configuration Bits for PIC10F320 and PIC10F322FOSC — Oscillator Selection BitsBOREN — Brown-out Reset EnableWDTE — Watchdog Timer EnablePWRTE — Power-up Timer EnableMCLRE — MCLR Pin Function SelectCP — Code...