Slyme

A Python and OpenGL compute shader implementation of a slime mold simulation as described in this paper: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/980579

Heavily inspired by Sebastian Lague's excellent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-iSQQgOd1A

Requirements

Python 3 is required to run this project (tested with Python 3.9). You will also need a GPU that supports OpenGL 4.3. Most recent GPUs should work, even integrated graphics.

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Ideally create a new virtual Python environment and activate it
3. Run $ pip install -r requirements.txt
4. Done!

Usage

To run a simulation, execute main.py, for example like this:

python main.py 

To change the parameter preset, you currently still need to edit main.py. Look for the line that reads

CONFIG_PATH = "path/to/config.yaml"

and modify it accordingly. This will change in a later version such that no code editing is required.

To edit a preset, just modify the respective .yaml file in the profiles directory.