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!

Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
LED Mood Lamp
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
LED Reading Lamp
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
LED Mood Lamp
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
LED Reading Lamp
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years

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
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
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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STEM Stuff
Alice

“Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. Alice is designed to teach logical and computational thinking skills, fundamental principles of programming and to be a first exposure to object-oriented programming. The Alice Project provides supplemental tools and materials for teaching using Alice across a spectrum of ages and subject matter with proven benefits in engaging and retaining diverse and underserved groups in computer science education.“ —Alice Home 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
Girls Inc. Girls in STEM

Girls Inc. provides year-round after-school programming, weekend activities, and experiences that expand upon and support girls’ STEM learning and engagement.

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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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