Ebb and Flow - A Simple Water Simulator

EBB AND FLOW

An interactive simulation designed to explore particle dynamics, temperature effects, and phase transitions in a playful environment. Whether you’re curious about how heat transforms solids into liquids or how gases react when temperature rises, this project offers a simple yet intriguing way to observe these changes.

Control particles with touch, mouse, or gamepad inputs and see how they respond to your manipulations. From melting ice to boiling water vapor, each interaction illustrates fundamental thermodynamic behaviors – all packaged in a fluid, visually engaging experience.

Perfect for a quick dive into physics concepts or for anyone who enjoys experimenting with particle-based simulations. While not a detailed scientific model, it’s a fun and intuitive way to visualise thermal changes and dynamic motion.

Give it a try and see how your touch impacts the flow!

PC Controls

• Mouse Interaction:
  • Left Mouse Button: Click to spawn water particles at the cursor position.
  • Right Mouse Button: Click to increase the temperature of particles near the cursor.
  • Mouse Hover: Hover over particles to influence their temperature based on proximity.
  
  
• Gamepad (if connected):
  • Left Stick: Move the cursor across the screen.
  • Button A (Face 1): Spawn water particles at the cursor location.
  • Button B (Face 2): Increase the temperature of particles near the cursor.
  • Cursor Auto-Initialization: The cursor starts centered and moves based on input.

Mobile Controls

• Touch Interaction:
  • Single Touch: Tap to spawn water particles at the touch location.
  • Hold Touch: Touch and hold to increase the temperature of particles in contact with the touch point.