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. as a thanks to everyone who has helped me w/my python + modul8 questions (esp. lupin and videomasta , i've uploaded a module called spir0

. it mimics the childrens spirograph toy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirograph )

. it moves the active layer along the path a spirograph would take

. try creating a text layer, use an 'o' or '+' as the text, turn the trace knob to 100% (so it turns red) add a z rotate, auto scale and subtractive auto color and let it run!

. the next/prev and random frame buttons were included for movie files that are composed of a series images (i've used a bunch of webding fonts) that looked cool going through the effect

. to do: fix the parameters. i've sort of left the r1 and r2 parameters in the range of stuff that looks neat, but my math skills aren't that great and there are most likely better numbers and ranges to use.

. let me know if you have any questions or comments !

-james
(a nomad. )

Very interesting

I just don't realy understand how to control the path, but randomly it works.

I never thought python would guive so much possibilities

. glad you like it!

. i used the math from this site :

http://www.math.psu.edu/dlittle/java/pa ... index.html

. it might give you a better idea of what it's doing - but as i said, my numbers and ranges could use some fine tuning...

Great stuff, I'm having loads of fun finding out all its possibilities!
Thanks.