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!

Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Electronics and Hack Workbench
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
LED Reading Lamp
iPotti™ Released!
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Ventilation Upgrade
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
Electronics and Hack Workbench
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Turn a Servo Into an Inexpensive Geared Motor
Focus, Dammit! Or, How I've Learned to Control A.D.D.
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Rescue a Little Critter from Sticky Board Trap
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The Rest of the Props
LED Reading Lamp
iPotti™ Released!
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Office Chairiot Mark II - Progress Update
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
Ventilation Upgrade
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme

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
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
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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STEM Stuff
How Stuff Works?

“HowStuffWorks explains the curiosities of our world, delving into everything from cyber security and housecleaning tips to the physics of black holes and the history of slang. We provide factual, unbiased content that’s fun to read — seriously, check out this piece on the world’s ugliest animal and tell us you didn’t at least crack a smile when you found out why blobfish are so ... blobby.“ —HowStuffWorks.com 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.