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!

June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Electronics and Hack Workbench
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
LED Reading Lamp
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Electronics and Hack Workbench
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
LED Reading Lamp
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)

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
Tinkercad

“Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology.” “Tinkercad is proud to be KidSAFE COPPA certified. Our lesson plans adhere to Common Core and NGSS standards for the classroom.“ —Tinkercad Home 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
List of Scholarships for Women

This page has a list of scholarships for women organized by major or field. From the page (edited for clarity): In 2019, women constituted 56% of all enrolled college students, yet they hold almost two-thirds of cumulative student loan debt, which at the time had reached almost $1.46 trillion.

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