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!

Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
LED Reading Lamp
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
What makes a Maker tick?
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Welcome!
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
LED Reading Lamp
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
What makes a Maker tick?
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Welcome!
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap

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
Khan Academy

“Our mission is to provide a free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere. With practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy empowers learners to study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.” —Khan Academy About page

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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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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
National Girls Collaborative Project

The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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