This C++ project creates an animated 3D cube that rotates and floats vertically within the console window. The cube is rendered using ASCII characters and a simple perspective projection, giving the illusion of depth and motion.
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3D Rendering in Console:
Draws a rotating cube using ASCII characters on a fixed-size console grid. -
Perspective Projection:
Uses a basic perspective projection to simulate depth. -
Rotation on Multiple Axes:
The cube rotates around the X, Y, and Z axes for a dynamic visual effect. -
Vertical Floating Effect:
Applies a periodic vertical offset to simulate a floating motion. -
DDA Line Drawing Algorithm:
Implements the Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA) algorithm for drawing straight lines between vertices.
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main()Function:
Contains the main game loop that continuously updates the cube’s rotation angles and vertical offset, then redraws the cube. -
drawCube()Function:
Computes the 3D rotations, applies perspective projection, and renders the cube’s edges to an off-screen buffer, which is then printed to the console. -
Utility Functions:
drawLine(): Draws lines between projected vertices using the DDA algorithm.- Other helper functions handle rotations, projection, and buffer management.
g++ -std=c++11 -o rotating_cube main.cpp