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!

Ventilation Upgrade
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
What makes a Maker tick?
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
DIY Cornhole Game Set
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Ventilation Upgrade
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
What makes a Maker tick?
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
DIY Cornhole Game Set
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?

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
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
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
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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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
National Girls Collaborative Project

The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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