Tinkering — Ryan's Lab

Backend servers: These projects require separate servers. Start them in separate terminals:

cd ~/Websites/tinkering/instagram && source .venv/bin/activate &&
                  python -m igtrack web
                  # Runs at http://127.0.0.1:5050

cd ~/Websites/tinkering/spotify && npm
                  run dev
                  # Vite frontend at http://127.0.0.1:5173

cd ~/Websites/tinkering/spotify && node
                  server.js
                  # Express backend at http://127.0.0.1:8787 (run in separate terminal)

Sprint Dashboard

A personal Jira-style sprint tracker.

Gradient Maker

Two overlaid, animated CSS gradients with a live preview.

Amherst 2005

An N-scale model railroad layout planner with a steam loco circling the outer oval — drop buildings on the board and watch it run.

Playlist Studio

Map how your Spotify playlists connect, sort liked songs, and let AI describe your library back to you.

Icon Library

A tagged, searchable SVG icon set with category filters.

Elevator Simulator

An interactive 3D elevator control system with realistic physics and animations.

IGTrack

A headless Instagram tracker for monitoring followers, following, and mutual relationships.

Chicago Hoods

Learn all 77 Chicago community areas by tapping on the map. Tap-the-map quiz with streaks and scoring.