Patchwork

Patchwork is a lightweight tool for visualizing 2D environments, built with Python. It serves as a testbed for experimenting with graphical rendering of grids and virtual environments using various graphics libraries—starting with Pygame.

This project is part of the Viron ecosystem and provides a visual layer to its simulated environments.

Features

• Grid-based rendering of 2D environments
• Initial support for Pygame
• Interactive toggling of cell states
• Modular structure designed for future support of other graphics libraries
• Clean interface for testing Viron entity placement and behavior

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• Viron
• Pygame (pip install pygame)

Setup

Clone the repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/dmccoystephenson/testing-drawing-grid.git
cd testing-drawing-grid
pip install -r requirements.txt  # if a requirements file exists

Running

To launch the Patchwork visualization:

bash run.sh

Or run it directly:

python main.py

Make sure Viron is running or properly configured for environment data access.

Use Cases

• Visualization of entity grids and spatial data from Viron
• Debugging simulations in real-time
• Prototyping user interfaces or tile-based systems
• Educational demos of 2D virtual environments

Roadmap

• Add support for other graphics libraries (Tkinter, OpenGL, etc.)
• Layered rendering and animation
• Customizable grid styling
• Real-time interaction with live Viron simulations

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Created by Daniel McCoy Stephenson as part of the Preponderous ecosystem.