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...
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
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...
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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...
How to Use an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) in MCU Applications : Part 1
Table of Contents How to Use an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) in MCU Applications What Is an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)? How Does an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) Work? Why Use an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)? Where LDRs (Light Dependent Resistor) Are Used...
Image Processing : Python Read Image File and Convert into an Array
There are a tons of image already – instead of going though the pain staking process of creating by hand our own images, I am going to use an image I already captured. And yes, it is of my three cats. I am also adding to the collection of cat images on the...
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller
Table of Contents Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller Understanding What a Potentiometer Does Why Use a Potentiometer? Setting Up the Circuit: Connecting the Potentiometer to a PIC Reading Analog Values: From Voltage to Data A World of Possibilities...
Building for the Future : How My Technical Projects Shape My Personal Growth
When I dive into a technical project, whether it’s developing a new lighting hub, programming a microcontroller, or other technical problem it often seems like I’m simply solving a puzzle. The pieces may look like code, wires, and components, but...