Maps3D.io can now generate optimized 3D printable models with a track (GPX / KML) 🥳: go to https://maps3d.io/gps-track select your GPX or KML file adjust the area selection to your need to click “generate map” then toggle “3D printable” and click “share and download” For example, if you use Strava, you can get the GPX […]
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How to 3D print maps ?
Create an optimized 3D map model When toggling “3D printable model” on http://maps3d.io/, you will generate a model optimized for 3d printing With texture in full color for multicolor 3D printing Hollowed out to save material and lower cost of manufacturing The model generated is a zip file containing the model in the OBJ format […]
What is the glTF / glb format ? (3D file)
glTF is the “JPEG for 3D”, it describes 3D scenes in a standard format optimized for the Web. The file extension is .gltf or .glb. While it is still not well know, lots of software already supports it and in this article I am gonna showcase some of them. Try it yourself, download an example […]