by Jamie Starling | Aug 15, 2026 | Photographs
Between Light and Dark January 3, 2026 – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. What caught my attention here was the light moving across the wet sand. The sunset itself is only a small part of the photograph. Most of the image is actually fairly dark and cool, but...
by Jamie Starling | Aug 15, 2026 | Photographs
Where the Day Ends October 6, 2017 – Cape Lookout, North Carolina. I have always liked photographs where the main subject isn’t necessarily the biggest thing in the frame. What caught my attention here was the small house sitting along the water with this...
by Jamie Starling | Dec 16, 2024 | Making and Systems
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....
by Jamie Starling | Oct 17, 2024 | Making and Systems
Breaking Down C Headers and Include Files: A Simple IntroductionWhat’s a Header File, Anyway?Using #include: The Key to Connecting Your CodeWhat Goes Into a Header File?How Header Files Keep Your Code ConnectedHeat Shrinking It UpHave a Project or Idea!? Breaking Down...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 15, 2024 | Model Railroading
Yes, I like trains. I can’t help myself. I’ve been fascinated by them for as long as I can remember. It’s a hobby that pulls together all sorts of things I enjoy—not just the technical side, but also my artistic side. There’s something about building...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 11, 2024 | Model Railroading
The goal of the LumiEase Hub is simple: to make it easy for anyone to add LED lighting and effects to their model train projects. For a long time, I’ve been designing modular systems for my own use. But when you’re creating something for yourself, it’s...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 11, 2024 | Making and Systems
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 Started...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 10, 2024 | Making and Systems
25 Creative LDR Projects to Explore on Your OwnLight Detection and Control ProjectsSecurity and Safety SystemsEntertainment and Display IdeasEnvironmental Monitoring and Green ProjectsLearning and Demonstration ProjectsOther Fun IdeasCore MCU Framework InformationHave...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 10, 2024 | Making and Systems
Light-Sensing System with LDR, Potentiometer, and LED – Using the PIC16F15313The CircuitCircuit BreakdownNow for the CodeCode OverviewPractical Use CasesWhere to Go From HereCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 8, 2024 | Making and Systems
Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a PotentiometerThe CircuitLet’s walk through each part of the circuit:Putting It All TogetherNow for the CodeBreaking Down the Code: Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM Using a PotentiometerCode OverviewThe Endless LoopSummary of...
