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!

Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
iPotti™ Released!
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
iPotti™ Released!
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Swanky Chinese Lamp

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
How Stuff Works?

“HowStuffWorks explains the curiosities of our world, delving into everything from cyber security and housecleaning tips to the physics of black holes and the history of slang. We provide factual, unbiased content that’s fun to read — seriously, check out this piece on the world’s ugliest animal and tell us you didn’t at least crack a smile when you found out why blobfish are so ... blobby.“ —HowStuffWorks.com About page

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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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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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