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: The HAT
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Welcome!
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
iPotti™ Released!
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Ventilation Upgrade
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
LED Reading Lamp
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Welcome!
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
iPotti™ Released!
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Ventilation Upgrade
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
LED Reading Lamp
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN

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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Resources for STEM

Find stuff for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. View STEM

STEM Stuff
Code.org

"Code.org® is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of their core K-12 education. We expand access to and participation in computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Amazon, Google and many others." —Code.org 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
Science Buddies

“Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our vision is to develop high-quality scientist-authored explorations covering all key areas of STEM, from the classics to the cutting edge, in formats tailored for the needs of the audiences having the greatest potential to impact student STEM learning, students themselves, classroom teachers, informal educators, and parents. Free and open to everyone, we level the playing field, making STEM learning possible for students of all demographics.“ —Science Buddies 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
Coding Resources for Women at Every Stage of Their Career

This page has a lot of good stuff for women interested in programming and tech. The major sections start with “The History of Women in Tech.” The other sections include “Coding Resources for Girls and Women at Every Age and Stage,” “Resources for Women Already in Tech,” and “Ways Companies Can Make Equitable Changes.”

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