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!

Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Ventilation Upgrade
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
LED Mood Lamp
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Recycled Sparkfun Shipping Box Wire Dispenser
meltmedia meltHack-A-Palooza V: The Lost Pushbutton
Disney Glow With The Show Ears Teardown
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
Ventilation Upgrade
Cigar Coolidor (Wine Cooler + Humidor = Coolidor)
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
What happens when a fat guy on a golf cart parks on my iPhone?
CAD: Now My Most Important Maker Tool
AVR Serial Communications Using XBee RF Modules
Desktop Warp Core - The Early Years
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Tony Stark for Halloween 2010: The Arc Reactor (RT Mark II)
LED Mood Lamp
How To Compete in Your Company's FitBit Walk Competition While Injured
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
PC Power Supply Repurposed for Bench/Breadboard/Tinker Use
Bourbon, Yummy Bourbon!
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
Domo Wobbly Balancing Robot Thing
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Electronics Workbench LED Upgrade
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Fix Missing Comments Problem in Notepad WordPress Theme

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
Khan Academy

β€œOur mission is to provide a free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere. With practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy empowers learners to study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.” β€”Khan Academy 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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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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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
Career Guide for Women in Tech

β€œThe tech sector can offer high salaries and great perks. Learn about job search strategies, tips for success, and employment resources for women in tech.” This article describes four steps to prepare for a career in technology: Determine your career interest, obtain an education, complete internships, and network.

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Women & Girls in Tech
Inspiring Girls to Pursue Careers in STEM

An informal group of scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC) decided to help inspire girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on Earth Day, April 22, 2013.

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