From 49b7c580efa05267417533efa007bf35b908976c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: sebastjanartic <45803536-sebastjanartic@users.noreply.replit.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:47:56 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Improve the video carousel for smoother continuous playback

Adjust the infinite loop logic in the Netflix grid component to ensure seamless circular motion for the video carousel.

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 client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx | 16 ++++++++--------
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)

diff --git a/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx b/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
index 33c0665..842bc61 100644
--- a/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
@@ -168,11 +168,11 @@ function CategoryRow({ category, onVideoClick }: CategoryRowProps) {
           const newX = prev + speed;
           const totalWidth = category.videos.length * videoWidth;
           
-          // Infinite loop - seamless reset
-          if (direction === 'right' && newX <= -totalWidth * 2) {
-            return -totalWidth;
+          // Infinite loop - seamless reset for continuous circular motion
+          if (direction === 'right' && newX <= -totalWidth) {
+            return newX + totalWidth; // Add one full cycle to continue seamlessly
           } else if (direction === 'left' && newX >= 0) {
-            return -totalWidth;
+            return newX - totalWidth; // Subtract one full cycle to continue seamlessly
           }
           
           return newX;
@@ -198,11 +198,11 @@ function CategoryRow({ category, onVideoClick }: CategoryRowProps) {
         const newX = prev + speed;
         const totalWidth = category.videos.length * videoWidth;
         
-        // Infinite loop - seamless reset
-        if (direction === 'right' && newX <= -totalWidth * 2) {
-          return -totalWidth; // Reset to middle section
+        // Infinite loop - seamless reset for continuous circular motion
+        if (direction === 'right' && newX <= -totalWidth) {
+          return newX + totalWidth; // Add one full cycle to continue seamlessly
         } else if (direction === 'left' && newX >= 0) {
-          return -totalWidth; // Reset to middle section
+          return newX - totalWidth; // Subtract one full cycle to continue seamlessly
         }
         
         return newX;