Car Simulation

A janky but fun car simulation built with Three.js, React Three Fiber, and Rapier physics. The simulation features movement based on wheel rotation and steering, as well as suspension, implemented using Rapier joints. This project was built with React and uses Vite for development.

Stuff I made

• 🚗 3D car simulation using Three.js and React Three Fiber.
• 🛠️ Realistic(ish) physics using Rapier.
• ⚡ A way too complex system to load models using react hooks

Getting Started

Setup NodeJS

Use the nix flake:

• With direnv: direnv allow
• With flakes: nix develop

Or (If you're not a based nix user) manually intall:

• Node.js (v21+)
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-name>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

   Visit http://localhost:5173 in your browser to see the simulation in action.

Technologies Used

• React: Because I'm too jsx brained to make ui with vanilla js.
• Three.js: A powerful library for creating 3D scenes in javascript.
• React Three Fiber: React integration with Three.js
• Rapier: A performant and physics engine written in rust ❤️
• Vite: Because hot reload is literally overpowered

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License because my code is bad and I really dont care if anyone takes it.