Learning Manim

This repository contains my learning notes, example code, and projects as I explore Manim, a powerful library for creating mathematical animations. The goal of this repository is to document my journey, reinforce concepts, and share resources that others might find helpful.

Contents

• Learning Notes: Concepts and Manim functions I find useful as I progress.
• Examples: Small animations created to reinforce each concept or feature.
• Projects: Projects that demonstrate applied concepts through animations.

Goals

• To build a strong foundation in using Manim for mathematical animations.
• To create a set of notes, examples, and projects that will benefit others who are learning Manim.
• To document my progress and ideas through various Manim concepts and techniques.

Technical Requirements

To use Manim, you will need:

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Manim dependencies (specific installation instructions below)

Having some experience with Python will also be helpful as Manim projects are coded in Python.

Installation

To get started, follow these steps to install Manim on your system:

Step 1: Install Chocolatey for Individual Use

1. Open an administrative shell (such as PowerShell run as administrator).

2. Run the following command to check the execution policy:

Get-ExecutionPolicy

If it returns Restricted, adjust it by running one of the following:

Set-ExecutionPolicy AllSigned

or

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process

3. Install Chocolatey by running this command:

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

Step 2: Install Manim with Chocolatey

Once Chocolatey is installed, use the following commands to install Manim:

1. Install the community edition of Manim:

choco install manimce

2. Install LaTeX support for Manim:

choco install manim-latex

Step 3: Install Necessary VS Code Extensions

To enhance your development environment, you should install the following extensions in Visual Studio Code:

• Python: Provides support for Python syntax highlighting, debugging, and IntelliSense.
• Pylance: Offers fast and feature-rich Python language support, with type checking, IntelliSense, and more.
• Manim SideView: A useful extension for visualizing Manim animations directly within VS Code, providing a side-by-side preview.

You can install these extensions directly from the VS Code Extensions Marketplace.

Make sure the folders for your Manim projects do not contain spaces. Spaces in folder names can cause issues when running your Manim program, leading to errors during execution. It's recommended to use underscores _ or hyphens - instead of spaces to ensure smooth execution.

Feel free to explore each folder to access these resources and projects!