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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PIC10F322 XC8 Tutorial : Implementing an Adjustable Push Button Timer
Adjustable Push Button Timer - XC8 code for PIC10F322.SetupHigh-Level OverviewDetailed ExplanationThe CircuitThe CodeSummaryHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions? Adjustable Push Button Timer - XC8 code for PIC10F322. In this tutorial, we...
Understanding the TRISA Register on the PIC10F322 in XC8
PIC10F322 Understanding the TRISA Register : TRISA register controls the direction of a pin or an entire port. Think of it this way, setting a bit in the register as a 0 – think output. Setting a bit as a 1 – think input.
Creating the TV-50 : A Model TV Simulator
Discover the process behind creating the TV-50, a model TV simulator for model railroading layouts. Developed by Jamie Starling, this innovative simulator uses the PIC10F322 board to recreate the realistic flashing and dimming effects of a TV screen inside a model house. Enhance your model train layouts with unique, eye-catching effects that captivate viewers.
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 beneath the...
Python Code – Convert Text File Into an Image
Here is a little fun. Some Python code that will take a text file and turn it into an image. When I say, turn it into an image - I don't mean it will read the text file and make some image from it that we could look at and say… oh the ocean. What it does it convert...