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!

CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Welcome!
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
DIY Cornhole Game Set
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Welcome!
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
DIY Cornhole Game Set
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser

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
NASA

“NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. For more than 65 years, NASA has made the seemingly impossible, possible. At its 20 centers and facilities across the country and with U.S. commercial companies and international partners, NASA leads studying Earth science, including climate, our Sun, solar system, and the larger universe. We conduct cutting-edge research to advance technology and aeronautics. We operate the world’s leading space laboratory, the International Space Station, and will establish a sustainable and strong exploration presence on the Moon this decade through the Artemis campaign.” —NASA 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
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
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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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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Women & Girls in Tech
Getting Girls Interested in Science

Article (May 21, 2015) by By Kerri Jansen of Metro Parent for Southeast Michigan - Think girls aren't naturally interested in STEM? Turns out our culture may be turning them off before they even get a chance to enjoy scientific subjects.

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