3D Printing Topographical Maps from Space Shuttle Data
Here’s how I wrote a program to convert the Space Shuttle Endeavor’s geographical data into topographical 3D printed maps.
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Coding an Interactive Map of Their Hometown Connects a Community
The people of Farmington, Connecticut, now have a beautiful, community-made interactive map to share the history of their town.
This Robot Prints Tactile Maps for the Blind
Linespace is the 3D Printing technology that creates tactile maps on demand for the blind.
Want to Make a Topographical Map? This Artist Will Show You How
This 3 dimensional map was laser cut and stacked in layers to display the natural beauty of the Portland, Maine area.
Hold a Moment of History in Your Hand with 3D Printed Maps
Being both a maps enthusiast and an avid wargamer, I love this idea of 3D printing full-color, palm-sized terrain maps of famous battles from Japanese history. 3DPrint reported on these maps last week and describes the history behind the project. This campaign covers eight famous battles of Japanese Warring States Era (late 1500s to early […]
Make Your Own Maps: DIY on GIS Day
Today’s the 15th annual GIS Day, “the annual salute to geospatial technology and its power to transform and better our lives” with over 700 events around the world. For example, in Indiana, drone-heads will collect GIS data with UAVs. WTH is GIS, you ask? GIS stands for Geographic Information System, or sometimes people call it geospatial information studies. It’s your […]
Hand Embroidered Maps of London Neighborhoods
If you’re having trouble finding your way around London, then maybe one of these hand embroidered maps of London neighborhoods by Alex of StitchCity will help you out!
