https://github.com/a5huynh/planet-generator
OpenGL/WebGL Planet Generation
https://github.com/a5huynh/planet-generator
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OpenGL/WebGL Planet Generation
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/a5huynh/planet-generator
- Owner: a5huynh
- License: mit
- Created: 2009-12-18T00:22:43.000Z (over 16 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-07-18T20:15:28.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-07T07:13:09.953Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: c-plus-plus, javascript, opengl, typescript, webgl
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.81 MB
- Stars: 34
- Watchers: 5
- Forks: 6
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
## planet generator
__Author__: Andrew Huynh
__License__: MIT
### a little history
Back when I was a wee lad, around the years of 2008-2009, I wanted to
experiment/play around with WebGL, which at the time was a relatively new
piece of technology. This code stemmed from the initial attempt and,
unfortunately, due to time constraints I could not pursue the project any
further than what I have here.
The planet generation code is based off of an even older school project
intended to build a complex 3D scene in OpenGL. For kicks, you can check
out the class project page here: [CSE167 Final Projects][cse169] and a
small write-up I did afterwards here:
[CSE167 Final Project Results][cse169results]
### about this repo
This repository contains WebGL & C++ code that setups and generates a
"planet" model. This is accomplished using the well known
[Particle Deposition][pdepo] technique. If you want to dive directly into
how the planet is generated, check the `generate` function in the file
`planet.js`.
If you're curious about how to interact with WebGL at a low level rather
than save time and use a nice library like [Three.js][3js], check out the
`gl*.js` files for a fun time.
All code is MIT licensed, so go ahead and use it in your next great game or
3D visualization tool!
[3js]: http://threejs.org/
[cse169]: http://graphics.ucsd.edu/twiki/bin/view.pl/Classes/CSE167F09-FinalProjects "CSE 167 Final Projects"
[cse169results]: https://a5huynh.github.io/posts/2009/cse-167-final-project-results/
[pdepo]: https://web.archive.org/web/20160307062357/http://www.lighthouse3d.com/opengl/terrain/index.php3?particle "Particle Deposition"
### typescript updates (2017)
In the year 2017, I decided to revisit portions of the planet generation code and
complete some updates I've been meaning to do for several years. You can check out
the code under the [`src/typescript`](src/typescript) directory and if you're interested in reading
a walkthrough of my thoughts and explanations feel free to check out the following:
- [Planet Rendering Pt. 1][blog-post-1]
- [Planet Rendering Pt. 2][blog-post-2]
[blog-post-1]: https://a5huynh.github.io/posts/2017/tbt-planet-rendering/ "TBT: Planet Rendering"
[blog-post-2]: https://a5huynh.github.io/posts/2017/planet-rendering-pt-2/ "Planet Rendering Pt. 2"