We'll build a stunning 3D cozy Christmas fireplace simulation using VPython – complete with realistic flickering flames, flying sparks, glowing logs, and gentle rising smoke. Just VS Code and a few lines of code! ✨ Watch the fire come to life, learn simple 3D concepts, and create your own cozy masterpiece.
Watch the full step-by-step tutorial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/znBXjUP953E
- Realistic flickering flames that rise and fade naturally
- Scattered sparks flying in all directions
- Gentle rising smoke for extra realism
- Fixed wooden logs at the bottom
- Smooth 60 FPS animation
- Python 3
- VPython library
- Install VPython (if you haven't already):
pip install vpython
- Run the script:
python fireplace.py
A new window will open with your cozy fireplace simulation!
This project was designed and led by me, with Grok AI (xAI) serving as a coding assistant.