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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Getting Started with Your First Embedded MCU Project: A Practical Guide
1. Define Your Project’s Goal2. Choose the Right Microcontroller3. Set Up Your Development Environment4. Get Your Hands on the Hardware5. Write and Test Your Code6. Debug and Troubleshoot7. Document Your Progress8. Expand and Iterate9. Share Your Work Getting...
Understanding PIC10F322 Reset and MCLR : Best Practices
PIC10F322 Reset : The PIC10F322 has a reset pin named – MCLR – This is PIN RA3 or physical pin 8 on a PDIP device.
Z80 : CPU Intro
Introduction to the Z80 CPU The Z80 CPU, introduced by Zilog, marks the company's first foray into microprocessors. Conceived by Federico Faggin in late 1974 and developed by him and his team of 11 employees starting in early 1975, the Z80 quickly became a...
Guide to the PIC10F322 Configuration Bits in XC8
What Are the PIC10F322 Configuration Bits?Breakdown of Configuration Bits for PIC10F320 and PIC10F322FOSC — Oscillator Selection BitsBOREN — Brown-out Reset EnableWDTE — Watchdog Timer EnablePWRTE — Power-up Timer EnableMCLRE — MCLR Pin Function SelectCP — Code...
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...
