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Processing - Exploring Fermat's Spiral and Vogel's Model using the Golden Angle

Jan 24, 2015

Overview

This is a Processing sketch inspired by the Fermat spiral; which is closely related to the arrangement of sunflower seeds (phyllotaxis).

Keys:

  • <any_key> Resets the angle to the Golden angle.
  • ? hides / shows a help menu

Mouse:

  • Mouse movement sets the angle used within the Fermat Spiral

Source code: (View on Github)

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