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!

Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Welcome!
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
iPotti™ Released!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
What makes a Maker tick?
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Welcome!
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
iPotti™ Released!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
What makes a Maker tick?
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!

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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Developer Tools
Pico CSS

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

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Resources for STEM

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

STEM Stuff
Computer Science Unplugged

“CS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. We originally developed this so that young students could dive head-first into Computer Science, experiencing the kinds of questions and challenges that computer scientists experience, but without having to learn programming first.” —CSUnplugged.org About page

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STEM Stuff
Stellarium

(This is the web version of the app.) “Stellarium Web [is] an online planetarium running in your web browser based on the open source Stellarium Web Engine project. Please report any bugs or ask questions on www.stellarium-labs.com or on our Github page. This web version of Stellarium is a [2-person] project: Fabien Chereau the original creator of Stellarium and his brother Guillaume.“ —Stellarium About page

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STEM Stuff
Science Friday

(Shouldn’t every single day be Science Friday? Science Friday Monday, Science Friday Tuesday, etc.) “Science Friday is an award-winning producer of high quality, fact-checked, and trustworthy science news and educational programming. For 30 years, we’ve introduced top scientists to public radio listeners, and reminded them how much fun it is to learn something new. But we’re more than just a radio show. We produce a sweeping array of educational and entertaining science experiences through videos, podcasts, digital media, live events, citizen science, K-12 education and professional development, and at-home learning activities for families that directly serve hundreds of thousands of educators, parents, citizen scientists, and lifelong learners every year.” —ScienceFriday.com 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
Career Guide for Women in Tech

“The tech sector can offer high salaries and great perks. Learn about job search strategies, tips for success, and employment resources for women in tech.” This article describes four steps to prepare for a career in technology: Determine your career interest, obtain an education, complete internships, and network.

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