Show HN: Cellular Automata Studio – A visual synthesizer for exploring 2D CA

Posted by yamsasson 11 hours ago

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Comment by yamsasson 11 hours ago

Hi HN,

I built this tool to explore generative algorithms using a "hardware" interface instead of the usual spreadsheet/grid UI.

It’s a 2D Cellular Automata engine (running in WebGL) that behaves like a synthesizer. You can control Born/Survive rules, apply entropy, and adjust decay trails using the rotary knobs and faders.

The UI design was heavily inspired by Teenage Engineering devices (OP-1/Field).

Note: It is currently desktop-only (fixed resolution) to maintain the "physical device" feel.

I’d love to hear your feedback on the controls and performance.