5D Random Walk · Ficarra

A single particle performs a random walk across five independent dimensions: two spatial (X, Y) and three color channels (R, G, B). The result is a slowly evolving, colorful trail that reveals structure in high-dimensional randomness. Fading trails, speed slider, live stats, touch drag, fullscreen. Desktop downloads below (Windows / Mac / Linux).

Status: Running · Wrapping: On · Trails: Solid

Speed 100

Steps: 0 Colors: 0

↑↓ / wheel / drag: speed | Space: pause | F: fade | W: wrap | Click/tap: restart

Desktop downloads

Same walk at speed 100. Windows: one setup .exe (real screensaver, all monitors). Mac & Linux: one .py file (Python 3 + tkinter).

Windows — system screensaver

Download 5D-Random-Walk-Setup.exe
If SmartScreen says “Windows protected your PC”: More info → Run anyway
Click Install (run Install again anytime to update)
Done — starts after 5 min idle

Download for Windows

Chrome blocks the download? Ctrl+J → Keep / Keep dangerous file. Unsigned indie .exe — not malware.

Uninstall: Setup → Uninstall, or Settings → Apps → 5D Random Walk Screensaver. Sleep turns the display off — raise sleep delay if needed.

Mac — single Python file

Download random_walk_saver.py
In Terminal: python3 ~/Downloads/random_walk_saver.py
Fullscreen walk — move mouse or press a key to exit

Download for Mac

Needs Python 3 (usually already installed). Preview windowed: python3 random_walk_saver.py --window. macOS only allows signed .saver plugins in System Settings — this is a normal fullscreen app with the same walk. Delete the file to remove.

Linux — single Python file

Download random_walk_saver.py
python3 random_walk_saver.py
Fullscreen walk — move mouse or press a key to exit

Download for Linux

Needs python3 + tkinter (sudo apt install python3-tk on Debian/Ubuntu). Optional idle: xidlehook --timer 300 'python3 /path/to/random_walk_saver.py' ''

5D projection (XY + RGB) · emergent color textures from pure chance · trails & stats