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!

Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
DIY Cornhole Game Set
LED Mood Lamp
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
iPotti™ Released!
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
DIY Cornhole Game Set
LED Mood Lamp
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
iPotti™ Released!
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser

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
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
PBS Kids Cyberchase

Games, videos, and activities to get kids involved in a science- and math-based adventure to learn and save the universe from evil cartoon characters (it’s hard to believe those cute little characters are evil, but we’ll just go with the story). 😉 There are multilingual activities, as well, FYI.

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

(From the article intro) “The 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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