Question 1

How to disable the metaball effect in Flutter Whirlpool?

Accepted Answer

In the app settings, there's a toggle to turn off the metaball effect, as shown in the README screenshot. This helps customize visuals or improve performance by reducing rendering load.

Question 2

Is Box2D or Flame better for physics in Flutter?

Accepted Answer

Box2D is ideal for accurate, low-level physics simulations like in this project, while Flame is a full game engine with built-in tools. Choose Box2D for pure physics control, Flame for broader game development features.

Question 3

How to integrate Box2D into a Flutter app like this?

Accepted Answer

Add the Box2D Flutter dependency, set up a physics world with bodies and joints, and handle collisions in the widget tree. Study this project's code for a concrete implementation example.

Question 4

Can I use this washing machine UI in a real app?

Accepted Answer

It's a demo, so you'd need to adapt it by adding backend logic, error handling, and performance optimizations. The UI is visually impressive but not production-ready out of the box.

Question 5

What Flutter version do I need for flutter_whirlpool?

Accepted Answer

The README specifies Flutter 3.0 or higher, so ensure your environment is updated to avoid build issues. Check the Flutter installation guide if needed.

Question 6

How to add a dark mode toggle in Flutter like in this app?

Accepted Answer

Use a state management solution (e.g., Provider or Riverpod) to switch between ThemeData for light and dark modes, similar to the toggle implemented in the project's settings.

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