make. break. in no particular order.

My name is Andy and I make lots of random stuff. Read more about me on the About page.

What's New, You Ask?

I've released a tiny little macOS menubar utility I use to quickly swap my SSH config files between different environments or use cases. It's called Sshwitch.

Side note: On this website, I am using the super-cool Input font for this site. If you write code and you want to use it for your code editor, grab it here: https://input.djr.com/

Latest Blog Articles

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
📆 Dec 30. 2025
📁 Computer Stuff

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

My thoughts on the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock

The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
📆 Mar 23. 2020
📁 Uncategorized

The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed

Designing and building a massive 192 sq ft workshop shed.

Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
📆 Oct 12. 2016
📁 Uncategorized

Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)

A generic device for... testing fitness trackers. Yeah, testing.

Photo Parade!

meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
What makes a Maker tick?
iPotti™ Released!
Welcome!
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Ventilation Upgrade
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
What makes a Maker tick?
iPotti™ Released!
Welcome!
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Ventilation Upgrade
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)

Maker Resources

A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources →

Learning Platforms
FreeCodeCamp

A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform, an online community forum, chat rooms, online publications and local organizations.

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Resources for STEM

Find stuff for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. View STEM

STEM Stuff
NASA

“NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. For more than 65 years, NASA has made the seemingly impossible, possible. At its 20 centers and facilities across the country and with U.S. commercial companies and international partners, NASA leads studying Earth science, including climate, our Sun, solar system, and the larger universe. We conduct cutting-edge research to advance technology and aeronautics. We operate the world’s leading space laboratory, the International Space Station, and will establish a sustainable and strong exploration presence on the Moon this decade through the Artemis campaign.” —NASA About page

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STEM Stuff
Tinkercad

“Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology.” “Tinkercad is proud to be KidSAFE COPPA certified. Our lesson plans adhere to Common Core and NGSS standards for the classroom.“ —Tinkercad Home page

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STEM Stuff
National Geographic Kids

This site hardly needs an introduction, but here goes… This is the kiddo version of the world-renowned National Geographic Society’s website, with videos, articles, and games to get kids interested in science and exploration. All of this to further the Society’s mission: “Using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.”

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Resources for STEM & Women/Girls in Tech

Technology is super cool and it shouldn't care who makes it that way. Women/Girls in Tech.

Women & Girls in Tech
Coding Resources for Women at Every Stage of Their Career

This page has a lot of good stuff for women interested in programming and tech. The major sections start with “The History of Women in Tech.” The other sections include “Coding Resources for Girls and Women at Every Age and Stage,” “Resources for Women Already in Tech,” and “Ways Companies Can Make Equitable Changes.”

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Women & Girls in Tech
List of Scholarships for Women

This page has a list of scholarships for women organized by major or field. From the page (edited for clarity): In 2019, women constituted 56% of all enrolled college students, yet they hold almost two-thirds of cumulative student loan debt, which at the time had reached almost $1.46 trillion.

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