Python Turtle: Drawing the Olympic Rings

The Python Turtle module is an excellent tool for beginners to learn programming through fun and interactive graphical projects. One such project is drawing the Olympic rings using Turtle graphics. This not only helps in understanding basic programming concepts like loops, functions, and coordinate geometry but also adds a creative touch to the learning process.
‌Getting Started with Turtle‌

To start drawing the Olympic rings with Python Turtle, you first need to ensure that you have Python installed on your computer. Turtle is part of Python’s standard library, so you don’t need to install any additional packages.
‌Drawing a Single Ring‌

Before drawing all five rings, let’s start with drawing a single ring. The turtle module allows us to create a canvas on which we can draw shapes using a cursor (or turtle) that moves around.

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import turtle

# Set up the screen
screen = turtle.Screen()
screen.bgcolor("white")

# Create a turtle
pen = turtle.Turtle()
pen.speed(0)  # Set the drawing speed
pen.color("blue")  # Set the color of the ring
pen.width(5)  # Set the width of the pen

# Draw a circle
pen.up()  # Lift the pen up
pen.goto(0, -100)  # Move the pen to a new position
pen.down()  # Put the pen down
pen.circle(50)  # Draw a circle with a radius of 50 units

# Hide the turtle cursor
pen.hideturtle()

# Keep the window open
turtle.done()

‌Drawing All Five Rings‌

Now, let’s draw all five rings, each with a different color and position. We can use loops and functions to make our code more efficient and readable.

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import turtle

def draw_ring(color, x, y):
    pen.up()
    pen.goto(x, y)
    pen.down()
    pen.color(color)
    pen.circle(50)

# Set up the screen
screen = turtle.Screen()
screen.bgcolor("white")

# Create a turtle
pen = turtle.Turtle()
pen.speed(0)
pen.width(5)

# Draw the rings
colors = ["blue", "black", "red", "yellow", "green"]
positions = [(-110, 0), (0, 0), (110, 0), (-55, -50), (55, -50)]

for color, (x, y) in zip(colors, positions):
    draw_ring(color, x, y)

# Hide the turtle cursor
pen.hideturtle()

# Keep the window open
turtle.done()

This script draws five rings, each with a different color and position, simulating the Olympic rings.
‌Conclusion‌

Drawing the Olympic rings with Python Turtle is a fun and educational project that teaches fundamental programming concepts while allowing for creative expression. By breaking down the task into smaller parts and using loops and functions, we can create a visually appealing representation of the Olympic symbol.

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Python, Turtle Graphics, Olympic Rings, Programming for Beginners, Creative Coding