3D Cube Viewer

An interactive 3D cube visualization built with pure HTML and CSS, featuring smooth animations, dynamic lighting effects, and intuitive controls for exploring different perspectives.

✨ Features

• Interactive 3D Cube: Rotate and view the cube from 6 different angles
• Smooth Animations: Fluid transitions with cubic-bezier easing
• Auto-Rotation: Continuous 30-second rotation cycle when not manually controlled
• Dynamic Background: Animated gradient lighting with pulse and movement effects
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices
• Dual Control System: Both button controls and dot indicators
• Glass Morphism UI: Modern frosted glass aesthetic with backdrop blur effects

🎯 Use Cases

Perfect for:

• Product Showcases: Display products from multiple angles
• 3D Model Previews: Interactive model examination
• Portfolio Projects: Demonstrate 3D CSS skills
• Educational Content: Geometry and perspective learning
• UI/UX Prototypes: Modern interaction patterns

🚀 Getting Started

Quick Setup

1. Clone or Download the project files
2. Open index.html in any modern web browser
3. Start Exploring - click the view buttons or dot indicators

File Structure

3d-cube-viewer/
├── index.html          # Main HTML structure
├── style.css           # Complete styling and animations
└── README.md           # This documentation

🎮 How to Use

Controls

• View Buttons: Click any of the 6 labeled buttons to rotate to that face
• Dot Indicators: Use the circular indicators below the cube for quick navigation
• Reset Button: Return to auto-rotation mode
• Auto Mode: Leave all controls unselected to watch continuous rotation

Available Views

View	Description
Front	Main product perspective
Back	Technical specifications panel
Left	Control interface side
Right	Connection ports side
Top	Overhead cooling system view
Bottom	Base mounting points

🛠 Customization

Changing Colors

Edit the CSS variables in style.css:

:root {
    --primary-color: #ffffff;    /* Primary white color */
    --accent-color: #7a63ff;     /* Purple accent */
    --bg-color: #0a0a14;         /* Dark background */
}

Modifying Cube Content

Update the content in each .cube-face div in index.html:

<div class="cube-face front">
    Your Content Here
    <span>Subtitle text</span>
</div>

Adjusting Animation Speed

Change the animation duration in style.css:

.scene {
    animation: autoRotate 30s linear infinite; /* Change 30s to your preference */
}

Cube Size

Modify the cube dimensions:

.scene {
    width: 360px;    /* Change cube size */
    height: 360px;
}

Required CSS Features

• CSS 3D Transforms
• CSS Grid/Flexbox
• CSS Custom Properties (Variables)
• Backdrop Filter (for blur effects)

🎨 Technical Highlights

Advanced CSS Features Used

• 3D Transforms: perspective, transform-style: preserve-3d
• CSS Variables: Dynamic theming system
• Backdrop Filters: Glass morphism effects
• Complex Animations: Keyframe animations with easing
• CSS Grid & Flexbox: Modern layout systems
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach

Performance Optimizations

• Hardware Acceleration: Using transform3d for GPU rendering
• Efficient Animations: Animating only transform properties
• Minimal JavaScript: Pure CSS interactions where possible
• Optimized Selectors: Efficient CSS targeting

🔧 Advanced Modifications

Adding New Faces

To add more cube faces (for shapes beyond a cube):

1. Add HTML structure for new faces
2. Calculate transform values for positioning
3. Update control system with new radio inputs
4. Add corresponding CSS for the new transforms

Custom Animations

Create new animation sequences:

@keyframes customRotation {
    0% { transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotateY(180deg) rotateX(45deg); }
}

Interactive Enhancements

Consider adding:

• Mouse drag controls
• Touch gestures for mobile
• Keyboard navigation
• Sound effects
• Loading states

📊 Performance Notes

• Smooth 60fps animations on modern devices
• Lightweight: No external dependencies
• Fast Loading: Minimal file sizes
• Memory Efficient: CSS-only animations

🤝 Contributing

Feel free to:

• Report bugs or issues
• Suggest new features
• Submit improvements
• Share your customizations

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with modern CSS3 features and inspired by contemporary web design trends. Special focus on accessibility and performance optimization.

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Enjoy exploring your 3D cube! 🎲