/python_realtime_fluidsim

Python implementation of the Jos Stam real time fluid algorithm

Primary LanguagePython

Python "realtime" fluidsim

Based on the Jos Stam paper https://www.researchgate.net/publication/2560062_Real-Time_Fluid_Dynamics_for_Games and the mike ash vulgarization https://mikeash.com/pyblog/fluid-simulation-for-dummies.html

Install

pip install -r requirements.txt

Run

  • python3 fluid_sim.py to run matplotlib animation
  • python3 to_gif.py to export as an animated GIF

Issues

  • For pycharm users, enable 
    import matplotlib
matplotlib.use('Qt5Agg')  # or 'TkAgg' or whatever works
    to disable the matplotlib view pycharm feature