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 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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How to Use PIC10F322 for Basic Monostable Circuits : A 555 Timer Alternative
Using a PIC10F322 as a replacement for a 555 timer in a basic monostable circuit provides a flexible and programmable solution. This guide walks you through the setup and code needed to create a monostable circuit with a trigger input and adjustable pulse duration. By leveraging the capabilities of the PIC10F322, you can simplify your circuit design and avoid the hassle of calculating and sourcing specific resistor and capacitor values.
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC MicrocontrollerUnderstanding What a Potentiometer DoesWhy Use a Potentiometer?Setting Up the Circuit: Connecting the Potentiometer to a PICReading Analog Values: From Voltage to DataA World of PossibilitiesSeeking Bespoke Technology...
Image Processing – Python Convert Image to Gray Scale – Single Color Channel
In the last post we took a look at averaging the RGB channels to produce a gray scale image. It does require some math division to get the result. If you need a way that is even simpler and faster than averaging - we can extract the values from one of the color...
Image Processing : Color Image Arrays
Color Image Arrays for image processing. Up to this point we have been dealing with Black and White images or Gray Scale images - that can be represented by a 2d array. Array(height, width) In which each element in the array represents one pixel and the level of...
Understanding and Using Weak Pull-Up Resistors on the PIC10F322 with XC8
This guide demonstrates how to use the internal weak pull-up resistors on the PIC10F322 microcontroller with XC8. By following the circuit setup and using the provided code, you can effectively manage pin states and control external components like LEDs. This method keeps your design clean and removes the need for external pull-up resistors.