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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Python Automation – Code Snippet – Return List of Files in Directory by Extension
Need to return list of files in directory based on the file extension?
Image Processing : Python and OpenCV : Capture Image From Webcam
Capture Image From Webcam - Using Python and OpenCV. Let's take a quick look on how we can use OpenCV2 to capture a single frame from a webcam. The code below uses a web cam to capture a single frame, that stores the results in the image variable. We are using...
XC8 Code Tutorial : PWM Functions for PIC10F322 Microcontroller
PWM Functions for PIC10F322 - This guide provides a comprehensive overview of setting up and using PWM on the PIC10F322 microcontroller. By understanding the configuration and implementation details, you can effectively control the duty cycle and frequency of your PWM signals, which are essential for various applications in embedded systems.
Sound Generation with PIC10F322 NCO and XC8: Emulating the IBM PC/XT Beep
Sound Generation with PIC10F322 NCO and XC8: Emulating the IBM PC/XT BeepThe IBM PC/XT BeepUnderstanding the NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator)Key Features of the NCO:Implementing the IBM PC/XT Beep with PIC10F322 and XC8The Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or...
Difference between : PIC16F15213 and PIC16F15214
So, what is the Difference between the PIC16F15213 and PIC16F15214? FLASH Program Space and SRAM Size. PIC16F15213 has 3.5K Program Flash Memory and 256 Bytes of SRAM. PIC16F15214 has 7K Program Flash Memory and 512 Bytes of SRAM. You get double the Program Space...




