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!

Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Swanky Chinese Lamp
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
iPotti™ Released!
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Electronics and Hack Workbench
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Ventilation Upgrade
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Swanky Chinese Lamp
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
iPotti™ Released!
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Electronics and Hack Workbench
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Ventilation Upgrade
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT

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
Stellarium

(This is the web version of the app.) “Stellarium Web [is] an online planetarium running in your web browser based on the open source Stellarium Web Engine project. Please report any bugs or ask questions on www.stellarium-labs.com or on our Github page. This web version of Stellarium is a [2-person] project: Fabien Chereau the original creator of Stellarium and his brother Guillaume.“ —Stellarium About page

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STEM Stuff
STEMpowerUP

“[STEMpowerUP was launched] to help others find similar opportunities. Our platform consolidates STEM courses, bootcamps, scholarships, and events, providing one place where you can discover what you need to grow and succeed.“ —STEMpowerUP 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
Girls Who Code (GirlsWhoCode.com)

According to their about page, 37% of computer scientists in 1995 were women. Today, it’s down to 24%. Attrition is highest between the ages of 13 and 17. “We're reaching girls around the world and are on track to close the gender gap in new entry-level tech jobs by 2030.”

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