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!

What makes a Maker tick?
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
LED Mood Lamp
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Welcome!
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Ventilation Upgrade
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
iPotti™ Released!
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Electronics and Hack Workbench
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
LED Reading Lamp
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
What makes a Maker tick?
Charlieplexing LEDs with an AVR ATmega328
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
LED Mood Lamp
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
DIY Cornhole Game Set
Welcome!
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Backyard Propane Fire Pit, Pavers and Outhouse Project
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Ventilation Upgrade
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
iPotti™ Released!
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Electronics and Hack Workbench
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Charlieplexing MORE LEDs (20, to be exact)
LED Reading Lamp
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack

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
Tynker

“Tynker’s mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Our goal is to ensure that, by 2033, every high school graduate has been exposed to some formal coding education. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2022. We’ve helped more than 100 million kids learn to code. Our award-winning curriculum is used in more than 150,000 schools around the world.“ —Tynker About page

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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
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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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 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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