pyfreebody

Generate free-body diagrams with ease using Python!

Introduction

pyfreebody is a Python package that simplifies the creation of free-body diagrams for physics and engineering applications. Whether you're a student learning mechanics, a teacher preparing course materials, or an engineer visualizing forces, pyfreebody makes it easy to generate and customize free-body diagrams programmatically.

Features

• 🌟 Easy to Use: Simple API for creating bodies and adding forces.
• 🎨 Customizable Diagrams: Adjust colors, labels, and styles to fit your needs.
• 🧭 Supports Inclined Planes: Handle basic systems and inclined planes effortlessly.
• 🎲 Randomized Colors: Automatically generate visually distinct force vectors.
• 💾 Save and Display Diagrams: Save diagrams to files or display them directly.
• 🔧 Extensible: Built with flexibility in mind for future enhancements.

Installation

Install pyfreebody using pip:

pip install pyfreebody

Quick Start

Here's how to create a basic free-body diagram:

from pyfreebody import Freebody, Direction

# Create a free-body diagram for a block
fb = Freebody(name="Block", mass=10)

# Add forces acting on the block
fb.addForce(name="Gravity", magnitude=98.1, theta=Direction.down)
fb.addForce(name="Normal", magnitude=98.1, theta=Direction.up)
fb.addForce(name="Applied Force", magnitude=50, theta=Direction.right)
fb.addForce(name="Friction", magnitude=30, theta=Direction.left)

# Generate and display the diagram
fb.diagram()

This code will generate a free-body diagram of a block with gravitational, normal, applied, and frictional forces. You can find the documentation here

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to improve pyfreebody, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   

3. Commit your changes with descriptive messages:

   git commit -am 'Add new feature: your-feature-name'
   

4. Push to your forked repository:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
   

5. Submit a pull request to the main branch.

Please ensure your code follows best practices and includes appropriate tests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

pyfreebody - Making physics diagrams effortless! 🚀

Bring your physics problems to life with clear and precise free-body diagrams. Happy diagramming!