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.
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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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PIC16F15214 MCU Overview : What You Really Need to Know
PIC16F15214 MCU Overview The PIC16F15214 is an cost effective upgrade from the PIC10F322. This MCU will give you two more I/O pins compared to the PIC10F322 – About 14 times the flash program space, 8x the SRAM space, and various other peripherals such...
Create Dual Alternating Flasher for Model Trains Using PIC10F322 and XC8
This guide provides a straightforward way to create a dual alternating flasher using the PIC10F322 microcontroller and XC8 compiler. Whether you’re into model trains or need a simple attention-getting flasher, this project is a great starting point. Follow the circuit setup and use the provided code to get your LEDs flashing in no time.
Dialing In the Light : Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a Potentiometer
Table of Contents Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a Potentiometer The Circuit Let’s walk through each part of the circuit: Putting It All Together Now for the Code Breaking Down the Code: Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM Using a Potentiometer Code Overview...
How to Use PIC10F322 ADC and PWM for LED Brightness Control with XC8
PIC10F322 ADC and PWM for LED Brightness Control – by combining the ADC and PWM features of the PIC10F322, you can create a flexible and efficient method for controlling LED brightness. This guide provides a comprehensive setup and detailed code example, demonstrating how to read an analog input and adjust the PWM duty cycle to control the brightness of an LED. This approach can be expanded to control larger loads with the addition of a transistor, providing even greater versatility for your microcontroller projects.
How to Implement Interrupts on PIC10F322 Using XC8 : An Overview
Implementing interrupts on PIC10F322 using XC8 involves defining an interrupt function with the __interrupt() keyword, clearing the interrupt flag within the ISR, and enabling the necessary interrupt and global interrupt flags in your setup function. By following these steps, you can efficiently handle interrupts and improve the responsiveness of your microcontroller applications.