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!

Electronics and Hack Workbench
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Cornhole Game Set
What makes a Maker tick?
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Ventilation Upgrade
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Welcome!
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Electronics and Hack Workbench
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Cornhole Game Set
What makes a Maker tick?
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Ventilation Upgrade
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Welcome!
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing

Maker Resources

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

Developer Tools
Pico CSS

Minimal CSS framework for semantic HTML. It makes things look great without writing classes.

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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
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
STEMpowerUP

“[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.“ —STEMpowerUP About page

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STEM Stuff
Science Buddies

“Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our vision is to develop high-quality scientist-authored explorations covering all key areas of STEM, from the classics to the cutting edge, in formats tailored for the needs of the audiences having the greatest potential to impact student STEM learning, students themselves, classroom teachers, informal educators, and parents. Free and open to everyone, we level the playing field, making STEM learning possible for students of all demographics.“ —Science Buddies 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
Tips for Getting Girls Involved in STEM

SAM Reader Brielle sent me this link from ITHARE.com. From the ITHARE About page: [They are a collection of] H.A.R.E.[s], which stands for “Honest And Restless Engineer”. Other H.A.R.E. rabbits may include other sub-species, such as “Heartless And Rough Engineer”, or “Hyperactive And Rebellious Engineer”, or even “Harebrained And Reckless Engineer”. Overall, some scientists argue that all H.A.R.E.s can be described by the following formula: H[a-z]* And R[a-z]* Engineer, but this is still a subject of numerous debates within Rabbit Academia.

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Women & Girls in Tech
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science – What Works

A guide to provide teachers with specific recommendations for encouraging girls in math and science that can be carried out in the classroom without requiring systemic change. Other school personnel having direct contact with students, such as coaches, counselors, and principals, will also find the guide useful.

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Women & Girls in Tech
A Guide for Women in STEM: Closing the Gender Gap

(From the article intro) “Women are represented far less in technical occupations than men. According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), only 26% of computer and mathematical occupations are held by women.” Look at this article to find out more and to find resources for women in STEM, including scholarships and women’s universities with STEM degrees.

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