Customizable Procedurally Generated Trees

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A highly customizable procedurally-generated fractal tree is created using a simple mathematical algorithm that can be tailored to produce various shapes and designs. From Code to Table This visually striking tree was actually generated from a numeric seed using a straightforward mathematical formula. Now you can use the Customizer App to create your unique tree! You have the ability to adjust parameters around to generate numerous different shapes, and also add your own text at the base. Or, edit the OpenSCAD code and come up with a new species! My Instructable will guide you through the process. Edit: Initially when I posted this there were some issues in my .scad script that Customizer didn't like. I believe I've fixed most of these problems now except for one thing. You have to modify one of the values before it will preview the first time. Before that, it just shows a trunk. Edit 2: If you want to download the code for all the individual steps in the Instructable, you can now clone it from GitHub at https://github.com/steveweber314/ProceduralTrees How I Designed This OpenSCAD Code The tree follows the basic pattern of grow, split, and repeat. Grow, Split, and Repeat There are many other forms this tree could evolve into. You are encouraged to remix it and alter the formula! For example, you could make a conifer by growing the trunk straight up, and sending a ring of branches outwards at each knuckle. The journey of writing this OpenSCAD script is documented in my Instructable. Please take a look, and if you like it, please consider voting for it in the Instructables 3D Printing contest and First Time Authors contest. Uses Model trains, RC car racing, architectural modelling, tabletop games, low maintenance bonsai, Lego, fairy gardens, tiny dollhouses, festive lighted Christmas towns, and any other miniatures.