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!

USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
LED Reading Lamp
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
LED Mood Lamp
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString
USB Foam Dart Launcher Assimilated (Partially)
Desktop Warp Core - The SMD LED Strip Years
Fitness Tracker Tester (& Pokemon Incubator?)
Save Buckyballs Rare Earth Magnet Desk Toys!
meltmedia Hack Day July 2012!
Foam Core Backdrop Support Frame
LED Reading Lamp
Home-Aged Bourbon YUM!
Standing Desk Improvisation Inspiration with Little Perspiration
Easy DIY PVC Poolside Towel Rack
Update: LED Reading Lamp Materializing
LED Mood Lamp
Bourbon Bottle Chandelier - Bluetooth, Dimmable, Hand-crafted
AC Current Detection with Allegro AC756 Linear Current Sensors
12VAC Power Supply from Ikea Wall Wart Light Power Supply
2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Sharp Clock (Saw Blade Recycling)
The Shed Beast: A 12x16 Wood Frame Storage Shed
Solenoid-Powered 6 Brass Bell
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: Techno HAMMER
Quick Little 3.3V and 5V Benchtop Switching Power Supplies
June 18, 2014 is the National Day of Making
DIY Workshop Stereo Boombox Kinda Thing
Touch Screens: Some Interesting History and Info
Fitbit Cheat-O-Matic 2: 3D Printed Mechanical Simplicity
Designing a New Man Cave and Workshop
Adjustable Workbench Cigar Holder
Making Mad Props for meltmedia's Interactive Superhero Marketing Launch: The HAT
My First Amplifier Circuit: LM386 Easy Amp
Objective-C/iOS/iPhone: UIColor from NSString

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
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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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: “Using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.”

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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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Women & Girls in Tech
List of Scholarships for Women

This page has a list of scholarships for women organized by major or field. From the page (edited for clarity): In 2019, women constituted 56% of all enrolled college students, yet they hold almost two-thirds of cumulative student loan debt, which at the time had reached almost $1.46 trillion.

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