🎨 Random Shape Art with Python Turtle in Trinket – A Fun Beginner Coding Project

What if Python could be more than a programming language?
What if it could also be… an artist?

In this beginner-friendly Python screensaver project, I used the Turtle graphics module inside the Trinket IDE to create a program that draws completely random art. Each run is a surprise:

  • 🖌 Random Colors – Generated using from random import randint, so no two drawings are alike.
  • 📏 Random Sizes – From tiny doodles to oversized shapes that dominate the canvas.
  • 🔄 Random Shapes – Circles, squares, triangles, and more—picked at random for variety.

Why this project is great for beginners:

  • It’s visual and interactive—perfect for keeping motivation high while learning Python.
  • It introduces basic concepts like loops, functions, and randomness in a fun way.
  • You don’t need to install anything—Trinket runs in your browser, so you can start coding instantly.

🐍🎨 Try out this Python Turtle program in Trinket—every run creates a completely random piece of art! Random colors. Random shapes. Random sizes. No two are ever the same. #Python #Coding #100DaysOfCode #PythonTurtle

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🐹⏱️ Just played this Python Whack-a-Mole game. Think you can beat my score? #python #gaming #learntocode

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Decrypt, Send, Unlock: Physical Computing Meets Cryptography with micro:bit

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There’s plenty of opportunities to test and code for edge cases – have fun! 🏴‍☠️

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Code for sender micro:bit

let decryptedPassword = ""
let selectedLetter = ""
let letterIndex = 0
let alphabet = ""
basic.showString("A")
radio.setGroup(1)
alphabet = "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
letterIndex = 0
selectedLetter = alphabet.charAt(0)

input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, function () {
    letterIndex += 1
    if (letterIndex > 25) {
        letterIndex = 0
    }
    selectedLetter = alphabet.charAt(letterIndex)
    basic.showString(selectedLetter)
})
input.onButtonPressed(Button.AB, function () {
    radio.sendString(decryptedPassword)
    decryptedPassword = ""
    basic.showString("SENT")
})
input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, function () {
    decryptedPassword = "" + decryptedPassword + selectedLetter
    basic.showString(decryptedPassword)
})
Code for receiver micro:bit

input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, function () {
    servos.P0.setAngle(80)
})
input.onButtonPressed(Button.AB, function () {
    servos.P0.setAngle(15)
})
radio.onReceivedString(function (receivedString) {
    if (receivedString == "FUN") {
        servos.P0.setAngle(15)
        basic.showIcon(IconNames.Yes)
    } else {
        basic.showIcon(IconNames.No)
    }
})
radio.setGroup(1)
basic.showString("KZS")
servos.P0.setAngle(80)

Check out this cool project using #microbit and an encrypted Caesar Cipher (key=5) to unlock a treasure chest! 🔐 Physical computing meets cryptography — love how STEM comes alive! #Coding #STEM #physicalcomputing #edtech

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Next we’ll show how to code a servo to open and close our treasure chest!

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🐢What is Turtle Graphics?

Turtle Graphics is a way to draw pictures and shapes by telling a “turtle” (a little triangle) what to do with code. The turtle can move forward, turn, and draw lines as it moves. This is a fun and visual way to learn programming using Python!

Try it out! Create a free account at Trinket.io and create a graphical representation of a building using turtle graphics. It should have a square shape, which you would make using a loop.

🔁 Drawing a Square with a Loop

To draw a square, the turtle needs to:

  • Go forward (to draw a side)
  • Turn 90 degrees
  • Repeat 4 times to make all sides

Here is some sample code to get you started:

import turtle

# Set up the screen and turtle
t = turtle.Turtle()

# Optional: Choose a fill color
t.fillcolor("lightblue")

# Start filling in the shape
t.begin_fill()

# Draw a square
for i in range(4):
    t.forward(100)    # Move forward by 100 units
    t.right(90)       # Turn right 90 degrees

# End the fill
t.end_fill()
🎨 Filling with Color

To color your building:

  • Use t.fillcolor("yourColor") to pick a color.
  • Use t.begin_fill() before your loop.
  • Use t.end_fill() after the loop.
💡 Be Creative!

After you draw your building, you can:

  • Add windows (smaller squares)
  • Draw a door
  • Add a roof (like a triangle)
  • Use different colors
  • Try t.penup() and t.pendown() to move without drawing

Did you know you can use Python and Turtle graphics to create beautiful art? All you need is a little imagination, functions and loops. Watch the video to see it in action! #Python #Coding #TurtleGraphics #LearnToCode

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How to play the game:
Cosmos, the Space Dog will ask you for your name.
1) Enter your name in the space provided.
2) Submit your response.
3) Cosmos will tell you to:
– use the mouse to touch the stars with your
spaceship
– collect as many stars as you can without crashing
into the asteroid
4) Each time you collect 10 stars, your score will be multiplied by a random number between 1 and 20.
Good luck!

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Do you want to know how we did it? Contact us to learn more!

Challenge 1:

a) Click on the monkey three times to make the bananas fall to the ground.

b) Use the arrow keys to move the monkey to the bananas on the floor.

c) Move the pointer around the jungle to place the flying butterfly on the monkey.
Challenge 2:

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Challenge 3:

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