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
πŸ“† Dec 30. 2025
πŸ“ 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
πŸ“† Mar 23. 2020
πŸ“ 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?)
πŸ“† Oct 12. 2016
πŸ“ Uncategorized

Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)

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

Photo Parade!

Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT

Maker Resources

A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources β†’

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
STEMpowerUP

β€œ[STEMpowerUP was launched] to help others find similar opportunities. Our platform consolidates STEM courses, bootcamps, scholarships, and events, providing one place where you can discover what you need to grow and succeed.β€œ β€”STEMpowerUP About page

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STEM Stuff
Alice

β€œAlice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. Alice is designed to teach logical and computational thinking skills, fundamental principles of programming and to be a first exposure to object-oriented programming. The Alice Project provides supplemental tools and materials for teaching using Alice across a spectrum of ages and subject matter with proven benefits in engaging and retaining diverse and underserved groups in computer science education.β€œ β€”Alice Home page

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STEM Stuff
NASA

β€œNASA 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.” β€”NASA About page

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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
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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Women & Girls in Tech
50 Women in the Tech Industry Every Man Should Know

(From the article intro) β€œThe tech industry is a sector dominated by men. You’ve probably heard about well-known tech giants like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg, but you might not know about the equally impressive female tech gurus. Research shows that almost 80% of students cannot name a single famous woman working in tech. To solve this problem, we’ve got a list of the top 50 women in the tech industry you should know about!” (Thank you, Eva!)

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