I used Python to control a custom stop-motion animation drawing machine

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  1. vsketch

    Generative plotter art environment for Python

    The frames' vector data is generated using a sketch made with my vsketch framework (it involves loading GeoJSON data, processing it with Shapely, and projecting it in 3D with NumPy).

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  3. Shapely

    Manipulation and analysis of geometric objects

    The frames' vector data is generated using a sketch made with my vsketch framework (it involves loading GeoJSON data, processing it with Shapely, and projecting it in 3D with NumPy).

  4. sketches

    My personal collection of sketches made with vsketch (by abey79)

    The code for all of this is available here, and described in detail in my article. I'm particularly fan of doit for this type of project, and highly encourage everyone to check it out!

  5. doit

    CLI task management & automation tool

    The code for all of this is available here, and described in detail in my article. I'm particularly fan of doit for this type of project, and highly encourage everyone to check it out!

  6. NumPy

    The fundamental package for scientific computing with Python.

    The frames' vector data is generated using a sketch made with my vsketch framework (it involves loading GeoJSON data, processing it with Shapely, and projecting it in 3D with NumPy).

  7. fastapi

    FastAPI framework, high performance, easy to learn, fast to code, ready for production

    The Raspberry Pi controlling the camera and the paper feeder is controlled via a small FastAPI web server.

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