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 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...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 3, 2024 | Making and Systems
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 | Making and Systems
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 Bespoke...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
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 | Making and Systems
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 | Jun 28, 2024 | Making and Systems
Creating a Trigger-Activated Dual Alternating Flasher with PIC10F322 for Model Train Level Crossing LightsPIC10F322 Project OverviewThe CircuitXC8 Code for Trigger-Activated Dual Alternating FlasherExplanation of the CodeSummaryHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke...
by Jamie Starling | Jun 22, 2024 | Making and Systems
A Simple Traffic Light Controller Using PIC10F322 and XC8The Traffic Light Circuit based on PIC10F233XC8 Code for Traffic LightCustomizing the TimingSum it upHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions? A Simple Traffic Light Controller Using...
by Jamie Starling | Jun 22, 2024 | Making and Systems
The CircuitXC8 Code for Dual Alternating FlasherHow to Customize the Blink IntervalSummaryHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Looking for a way to create eye-catching model train level crossing lights? This guide...
by Jamie Starling | Mar 16, 2023 | Making and Systems
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...
by Jamie Starling | Mar 8, 2022 | Making and Systems
I recently encountered a project requiring a small computer, and my initial thought was to use a Raspberry Pi. However, due to current shortages, Raspberry Pi prices have surged. For example, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2GB RAM is now selling for around $129, and...
by Jamie Starling | Jan 7, 2022 | Making and Systems
Movement Toward Localized Computing Is it just me, or have you also noticed the significant shift toward centralized computing models? Services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud have been dominating the tech landscape for a few years now. There’s no denying the...
