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!

USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Welcome!
Ventilation Upgrade
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
DIY Cornhole Game Set
What makes a Maker tick?
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Welcome!
Ventilation Upgrade
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
DIY Cornhole Game Set
What makes a Maker tick?
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies

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
Science Journal for Kids (& Teens)

“Science Journal for Kids aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to the general audience and particularly to children. We do that by digitally publishing kid-friendly adaptations of scientific papers. In addition, Science Journal for Kids prepares and offers teacher’s aids and resources to enable integration of the scientific literature in a classroom curriculum.“ —ScienceJournalForKids.org About page

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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
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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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
Bridging the Gender Divide: Guide to Overcoming Broadband Access to be a Woman Leader in STEM

I was sent a link to this article on Reviews.com. It has some great content on the subject of girls in STEM, which you can jump to by clicking this link to the article. Down in the article is a pretty hefty list of links to things like scholarships, projects that encourage young girls to get into STEM, in-college programs that promote women in tech, and even a list of degrees in STEM. Check it out!

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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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