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{{Glossary}}
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A '''self-constructing pattern''' is a [[pattern]], generally a [[macro-spaceship]], that contains encoded construction information about itself, and makes a complete copy of itself using those instructions. The [[Gemini]], [[linear propagator]], [[spiral growth]] patterns, [[Demonoid]]s and [[Orthogonoid]]s are examples of self-constructing patterns. Self-constructing [[spaceships]] often have trivially adjustable [[speed]]s. In many cases, the [[direction]] of travel can also be altered, less easily, by changing the encoded [[construction recipe]].
A '''self-constructing pattern''' is a [[pattern]], generally a [[macro-spaceship]], that contains encoded construction information about itself, and makes a complete copy of itself using those instructions. The [[Gemini]], [[linear propagator]], [[0E0P metacell]], [[spiral growth]] patterns, [[Demonoid]]s and [[Orthogonoid]]s are examples of self-constructing patterns. Self-constructing [[spaceships]] often have trivially adjustable [[speed]]s. In many cases, the [[direction]] of travel can also be altered, less easily, by changing the encoded [[construction recipe]].


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
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* {{LinkLexicon|lex_s.htm#selfconstructing|name=Self-constructing}}
* {{LinkLexicon|lex_s.htm#selfconstructing|name=Self-constructing}}
[[Category:Universal construction]]

Latest revision as of 03:52, 7 December 2023

A self-constructing pattern is a pattern, generally a macro-spaceship, that contains encoded construction information about itself, and makes a complete copy of itself using those instructions. The Gemini, linear propagator, 0E0P metacell, spiral growth patterns, Demonoids and Orthogonoids are examples of self-constructing patterns. Self-constructing spaceships often have trivially adjustable speeds. In many cases, the direction of travel can also be altered, less easily, by changing the encoded construction recipe.

See also