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!

Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
iPotti™ Released!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
iPotti™ Released!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap

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
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
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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STEM Stuff
Tynker

“Tynker’s mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Our goal is to ensure that, by 2033, every high school graduate has been exposed to some formal coding education. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2022. We’ve helped more than 100 million kids learn to code. Our award-winning curriculum is used in more than 150,000 schools around the world.“ —Tynker 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
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science – What Works

A guide to provide teachers with specific recommendations for encouraging girls in math and science that can be carried out in the classroom without requiring systemic change. Other school personnel having direct contact with students, such as coaches, counselors, and principals, will also find the guide useful.

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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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