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!

USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Ventilation Upgrade
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Ventilation Upgrade
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Updated Office Chairiot Mark II Systems Schematic
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER

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
National Geographic Kids

This site hardly needs an introduction, but here goes… This is the kiddo version of the world-renowned National Geographic Society’s website, with videos, articles, and games to get kids interested in science and exploration. All of this to further the Society’s mission: “Using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.”

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STEM Stuff
Science Journal for Kids (& Teens)

“Science Journal for Kids aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to the general audience and particularly to children. We do that by digitally publishing kid-friendly adaptations of scientific papers. In addition, Science Journal for Kids prepares and offers teacher’s aids and resources to enable integration of the scientific literature in a classroom curriculum.“ —ScienceJournalForKids.org About page

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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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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
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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