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!

AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Ventilation Upgrade
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
LED Reading Lamp
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
My Very Own Useless Machine Ever!!! (Finally!)
Lipstick Camera Turned Video Microscope
A Maker Review on Bluetooth Smart Beacons (or Apple iBeacons)
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
iPotti #2: After a Number One, We Had to Make a Number Two
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Dartboard Backstop from Office Corkboard
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
Hack the SparkFun Big Red Dome Button!
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
RoboStocking - AVR, Servo, Motor, IR Sensor, and BOOM!!! Merry Christmas!
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
Ventilation Upgrade
iPhone Lens Adapters from Photojojo
Electronics and Hack Workbench
Update on Backyard DIY LP Fire Pit
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
Swanky Chinese Lamp
Introducing: The Office Chairiot Mark II - Labor In Motion Again
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
FitBit Contest at meltmedia - No Cheat-O-Matic
LED Reading Lamp
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing

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
PhET - University of Colorado Boulder

β€œPhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. These tests include student interviews and observation of simulation use in classrooms. The simulations are written in HTML5 (with some legacy simulations in Java or Flash), and can be run online or downloaded to your computer. All simulations are open source (see our source code). Multiple sponsors support the PhET project, enabling these resources to be free to all students and teachers.β€œ β€”PhET About page

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STEM Stuff
Science Buddies

β€œScience Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our vision is to develop high-quality scientist-authored explorations covering all key areas of STEM, from the classics to the cutting edge, in formats tailored for the needs of the audiences having the greatest potential to impact student STEM learning, students themselves, classroom teachers, informal educators, and parents. Free and open to everyone, we level the playing field, making STEM learning possible for students of all demographics.β€œ β€”Science Buddies About 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: β€œUsing 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
How to Engage Girls in Science

This guide gathers select print and electronic resources for educators, parents, researchers, and young women on how to get girls (particularly middle and high school aged) interested in science and scientific careers.

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Women & Girls in Tech
National Girls Collaborative Project

The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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