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
πŸ“† Dec 30. 2025
πŸ“ 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
πŸ“† Mar 23. 2020
πŸ“ 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?)
πŸ“† Oct 12. 2016
πŸ“ Uncategorized

Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)

A generic device for... testing fitness trackers. Yeah, testing.

Photo Parade!

The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Swanky Chinese Lamp
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
The 2014 Southwest Maker Fest in Mesa, AZ
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
Office Chair Land Speed Record?
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Mac OS X Lion and iSCSI Using FreeNAS and globalSAN
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Swanky Chinese Lamp
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!

Maker Resources

A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources β†’

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
Tynker

β€œTynker’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.β€œ β€”Tynker About page

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STEM Stuff
NASA

β€œNASA 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.” β€”NASA About page

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STEM Stuff
Computer Science Unplugged

β€œCS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. We originally developed this so that young students could dive head-first into Computer Science, experiencing the kinds of questions and challenges that computer scientists experience, but without having to learn programming first.” β€”CSUnplugged.org 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
Women Who Code

Global non-profit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. From their home page: "Since 2011, Women Who Code has been where women in tech find their people, the mentors who push them forward, the peers who get it, and the network that opens doors."

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