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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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...
PIC16F15213 MCU Overview : What You Really Need to Know
PIC16F15213 MCU Overview. The PIC16F15213 is a 8 Pin cost effective upgrade from the PIC10F322. This MCU will give you two more I/O pins compared to the PIC10F322 - About 7 times the flash program space, 4x the SRAM space, and various other peripherals such as I2C,...
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.
Announcing the Release of the Core MCU Framework – DS18B20 Drivers for Core8-16F Version
I’m excited to share some great news for developers and tech enthusiasts: the Core MCU Framework has now been expanded with initial support for DS18B20 temperature sensors in the Core8-16F version! This release brings powerful new capabilities, enabling seamless...
PIC10F322 XC8 Code: How to Access the Internal Temperature Module
PIC10F322 XC8 Code: How to Access the Internal Temperature Module




