A New Format!

Hey everyone. I’m trying out a new format. It’s probably not going to be the long-term solution, but it fixes some short term issues. Contrast Some of us, as we get older, start having trouble with contrast; others have lifelong issues. As much as I liked the grey on off-white format, I started seeing issues … More A New Format!

Just when I thought I knew all the variants

The NXP SYSTEM MANAGEMENT I2C, I3C AND SPI SELECTOR GUIDE, rev 7, introduces updated naming for the SPI interface, deviating from industry norms. OSHWA briefly proposed a similar convention but encountered an issue with an offensive acronym. Swift changes were made in response to calls for inclusive language in the industry. The evolving vocabulary of technology can be challenging to track. … More Just when I thought I knew all the variants

The Perfect Debug UART port

The debug UART port is a critical tool in embedded systems for testing and monitoring. It relies on a solid serial connection for reliable operation. Implementing this port using a UART for serial communications is common, but it comes with challenges like TX/RX reversal and physical fitting issues. Using best practices can help ensure a reliable and effective debug UART port. … More The Perfect Debug UART port

A Travel Sabbatical

Sometimes, blogging has to take second place to other experiences. In this case, a trip to my homeland.

In between learning about historical, tourist, and preservation railways, I also spent time looking at other engineering feats in the UK. Oh, and I saw family and friends too. Here’s a quick post about my experiences taking a travel sabbatical. … More A Travel Sabbatical

Rebranding is hard

I’m soft launching my résumé today! I’m not looking for work right now, but I had been gifted some time with a career coach, so it seemed like a good time to update everything. We spent quite some time going through who I was, who I am, and who I want to be professionally. We … More Rebranding is hard