by Jamie Starling | Oct 15, 2024 | The Art of Technology
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...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 11, 2024 | The Art of Technology
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,...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 10, 2024 | The Art of Technology
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 | The Art of Technology
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 | The Art of Technology
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...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 3, 2024 | The Art of Technology
Using a Potentiometer to Control an LED and Monitor Values with Serial FeedbackThe CircuitSetting Up the Circuit: Adding Serial Feedback to the MixPutting It All TogetherNow for the CodeBlinking LED with Serial FeedbackInside the Endless LoopWhat’s Happening...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 3, 2024 | The Art of Technology
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller To Change Flash Rate of LEDSetting Up the CircuitHow It All Fits TogetherAnd Now The CodeCode OverviewThe Endless LoopWhat’s Happening in the LoopCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | The Art of Technology
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...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | The Art of Technology
Alternating Blinking LEDs : Building on the Basics with the CORE MCU FrameworkFirst Things First: Setting Up the CircuitNow, Let’s Dive into the CodeWhat’s Happening Here?What Does It All Look Like?Why Start Here?A Dynamic Pattern GeneratorCore MCU...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | The Art of Technology
Why Choose a Microchip PIC Over an Arduino?Why Choose a PIC?But Isn’t a PIC Harder to Use?When Does It Make Sense to Move to a PIC?Choosing the Right Tool for the JobSeeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Why Choose a Microchip PIC Over an...
by Jamie Starling | Mar 16, 2023 | The Art of Technology
In case you didn’t know – I enjoy model building – specifically model railroading. I have a website – Model-Rail Crafters where I sell the things I create. I thought I would run through the process of creating a simulator. In this case...
