Python 3D Graphics Tutorial 1: Installation and Demonstration of Vpython

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In this video we show step-by-step instructions on how to in stall vpython, (visual python), and how to create your first three dimensional models. I do not assume you are an expert, so these lessons are designed for complete beginners.
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[kaxoxinho]

Hi Paul! The sleep function is already built in the vpython library, so in this case you don't need to import time library, because the sleep function is already available since you added "from vpython import *"
Greeting from Portugal and thank you for all your classes!

[hughpatterson]

Wow, I never considered Visual Python but now love it. There is so much I can do with this. My students will really enjoy this. Thank Paul, for another great lesson!

[Svilco]

I dont have to learn this again but im gonna watch anyways

[Darkev]

Ngl you make this so exciting. Love your enthusiasm!

[cbrombaugh]

I AM LEGEND! This was pretty easy, although I ignored possible wall thickness issues. After I see your solution I will know whether I actually am finished. Thanks for your time in preparing all these most excellent lessons, Paul.

[starRunnerX]

'pip' is not recognized as a check your if there is a path, make sure it is correct.

I got this error when I tried to install vpython. It took me all day to figure and was almost a big set back to my 50 day Python challenge (do every non a.i. python lesson in this play list in 50 days). After reading up online, uninstalling and reinstalling BOTH python and visual studio code multiple times, I finally noticed that on the main install screen of python, there is a little check box that says "add to path". Make sure this is checked as it is defaulted to being unchecked. After I saw this, and checked the box, I was able to install vpython. I hope this helps minimize peoples frustration in the future. I'm super excited to get started on this phase of tutorials. THANK YOU PAUL!

[MichaelR]

Awesome Paul as always! Really enjoyed your fusion tutorials as well hope you do more in the future!

[rockymountainfacet]

You are a super hero Mr. McWhorter. I wish I had you as a teacher in HS. God bless.

[sushrutdeshmukh]

I had tons of problems related to the installation of vpython, but finally i solved that problem ! I was super excited to learn visuals, and also done the HW! 🙂

[brianfeast]

First of all, Paul thank you for the awesome content. Am really looking forward to completing this Python 3d playlist. Just to mention, in case anyone else has issues installing vpython, mine failed and after lots of digging, it turns out I was running a 32 bit version of python. Changing to 64bit version sorted this issues.

[AudhumblaLab]

Thanks Paul for a well done and easy to understand tutorial.

[MichaelDeCiantis-ywqy]

I AM LEGEND! Just finished your base python series, can't wait to learn more vpython and start to make projects of my own. Thanks so much for the great videos!!!

[thenugget]

Thanks once again for your amazing teaching paul, ill try to fix my visual python and get ready for next week!

[PSYCHOlogical_AMBUSH]

My Jaw dropped at 17:18 where the hell I've been to miss this treasure for 2 years now.

[agonslay]

Love the tutorials
I enjoy learning all of this new things from you
wish you are gonna inspire more of my generation to learn about programing

[OprichnikStyle]

alright gonna speedrun this whole playlist at x1.5 speed. This is gonna be good

[steveholt]

Hah, who is your Huckleberry? I'm salivating for more of vpython, I'm thinking of rewriting my Flight Simulator in it!

[wendygrant]

I like these visualisations.

from filecmp import clear_cache
from vpython import *
from time import *

floor=box(pos=vector(0, -5, 0), color=color.red, length=10, height=.1, width=10)
ceiling=box(pos=vector(0, 5, 0), color=color.red, length=10, height=.1, width=10)
leftwall=box(pos=vector(-5, 0, 0), color=color.red, length=.1, height=10, width=10)
rightwall=box(pos=vector(5, 0, 0), color=color.red, length=.1, height=10, width=10)
backwall=box(pos=vector(0, 0, -5), color=color.red, length=10, height=10, width=.1)
marble=sphere(pos=vector(0, -4, 0), color=color.blue)

while True:
pass

[RachidRachid-mngm]

I did it, thanks a lot.
this is the code:

from vpython import *
from time import *

Floor=box(pos=vector(0, -1, 0), color=color.white, length = 10, height= .1, width=10)
celling=box(pos=vector(0, 5, 0), color=color.white, length = 10, height= .1, width=10)
leftWall=box(pos=vector(-5, 2, 0), color=color.white, length = .1, height= 6, width=10)
rightWall=box(pos=vector(5, 2, 0), color=color.white, length = .1, height= 6, width=10)
backWall=box(pos=vector(-.01, 2, -5), color=color.magenta, length = 10, height = 6, width = 0.1)

while True:
pass

Warm regards.

[bryankohn]

Well thanks for another great lesson! I knew what to expect since I watched the LIVE LIVE LIVE video from last week. I finished the HW almost before the video was over (I am legend). I know "3-D" very well, just never programmed in it so this is closing an old circle for me.