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!

Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
What makes a Maker tick?
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
What makes a Maker tick?
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
December 2014 Office Chairiot Mark II Update: Electronics A Plenty!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Stripe - Card Processing for Developers
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again

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
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
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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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
Girl Scouts – STEM

From the page: “Research shows that girls are keenly interested in STEM and excel at it. Yet, for a variety of reasons, girls often don’t pursue STEM—starting as early as elementary school.” Girls Scouts is helping to change that.

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Women & Girls in Tech
Girls Inc. Girls in STEM

Girls Inc. provides year-round after-school programming, weekend activities, and experiences that expand upon and support girls’ STEM learning and engagement.

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