Working Minecraft Map: Real Location with a Minecraft Twist
Added 2025-01-03 00:47:16 +0000 UTCHey Builders and Makers! 🎮🌏
I’m thrilled to introduce my latest project—a Working Minecraft Map that displays your real-world location with a pixelated Minecraft-style aesthetic! This project combines 3D printing, coding, and a touch of creativity to bring the world of Minecraft into reality.
What's in this Post?
🌟 Project Overview: A real-time map with a Minecraft texture applied to your Google Maps location.
🔧 Build Guide: Step-by-step instructions to create your own working Minecraft map.
🗂 Files and Resources: STL files for 3D printing, Python code, and detailed instructions.
🕵️ Customization Tips: How to modify the map texture and make it your own.
How It Works
The map is powered by a Raspberry Pi and displayed on a sleek screen. By pulling real-time location data from Google Maps, the project transforms the map into a Minecraft-style masterpiece with blocky textures, elevation details, and even trees.
Using Python, the project resamples the map into a pixelated format and applies custom textures inspired by the game. Whether you're navigating your local area or just looking for a fun display piece, this project delivers a unique blend of gaming and reality.
What’s Inside the Build?
🔑 3D Printable Parts: STL files for creating a custom housing for your map display.
🔖 Python Code: A complete script that fetches Google Maps data, applies Minecraft textures, and adds features like fake elevation and trees.
🌍 Map Textures: A collection of textures styled after Minecraft, ready for you to use or customize.
Build Time
With some 3D printing experience, you can complete this project in a weekend. The design is straightforward, and the code is fully commented to guide you through setup and customization.
Why You Should Build It
📚 Learn New Skills: Explore Python coding, 3D printing, and real-time map integration.
🎮 Minecraft Vibes IRL: Bring the blocky world of Minecraft into your workspace.
👏 Impress Your Friends: It’s a conversation starter and a tech showpiece.
How to Get Started
🔍 What You’ll Need:
A Raspberry Pi (tested with Raspberry Pi zero 2w)
A round screen (5-inch recommended)
3D printer and filament
Google Maps API key
Python libraries: requests, Pillow, NumPy, scipy
🔊 Download the Files: All STL files, code, and detailed instructions are available for download on Patreon and Thangs.
https://github.com/Concept-Bytes/MC_Map
Show Off Your Build
I’d love to see your creations! Share your builds here or on social media. Tag me so I can feature your work in future posts and videos. Let’s inspire others to build something awesome!
Join the Journey
Your support helps me create more projects like this. Whether you’re a fan of Minecraft, tech, or creative builds, there’s something for everyone here. Got feedback or ideas for the next project? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from you.
Happy building!
-Concept
Comments
I recommend setting the pi up in ssh or vnc mode. Then you won’t have to use a mouse or keyboard. The pi zero doesn’t have great ports for that. If you really want to use a mouse and keyboard you will need a micro usb to usb a female adapter
Kevin Coda
2025-02-08 15:45:23 +0000 UTCHey attached in the instructions is a link for more explanation about modifying the config.txt. It configures the pi for a gpio attached to the display and not using the hdmi
Kevin Coda
2025-02-08 15:43:17 +0000 UTCWe still waiting brother
Sea Snek
2025-02-08 06:54:17 +0000 UTCI've been waiting over a month for a reply now....
Sea Snek
2025-02-08 06:53:25 +0000 UTCYeah this has been a massive scam. Genuinelly no way in the world i’d be able to get this working as is.
Andrew Fox
2025-02-03 18:21:32 +0000 UTCHey I will do an update on this shortly. But all I did for this was add the Dynmap plugin to my my MC server then I set my raspberry pi to open that webpage that Dynmap creates.
Kevin Coda
2025-02-03 16:56:12 +0000 UTCHey I will do an update on this shortly. But all I did for this was add the Dynmap plugin to my my MC server then I set my raspberry pi to open that webpage that Dynmap creates.
Kevin Coda
2025-02-03 16:56:02 +0000 UTCHey Bytes, lots of us have purchased your files and are waiting for additional details on things. Don't leave us hanging
Arran Ferguson
2025-02-03 16:46:45 +0000 UTCAppears not :(
Arran Ferguson
2025-02-03 16:44:21 +0000 UTCHi! I'm Berle from the Concept Bytes Corporal team. Unfortunately, I do not have the knowledge to answer questions based off of the new Minecraft code projects. Only Concept himself knows the code in and out, but maybe there's help to seek from the Discord server. Try joining and find out! :D
Berle
2025-01-27 22:51:58 +0000 UTCIS THERE ANYBODY ALIVE OUT THERE?!
Andrew Fox
2025-01-26 11:51:36 +0000 UTCI second a request for more detailed instructions detailing everything needed and more info on steps. I personally have no idea what this means ‘ 1: Modify the config.txt to include the screen config’
Andrew Fox
2025-01-19 16:52:47 +0000 UTCHey. The instructions for me, leave quite a lot out. In the list of things you’ll need an SD card isn’t mentioned, same with a keyboard and mouse (how do you attach a mouse and keyboard to a raspberry pie?) Also any additional info on the soldering step would be appreciated. I assume this can be powered with an external power pack and USB since the video mentions you can explore to unlock the map. After reading the how to, I genuinelly don’t think I’ll be able to proceed using the instructions. ‘ 1: Modify the config.txt to include the screen config’ what the heck does that mean lol. Maybe a video is needed?
Andrew Fox
2025-01-19 16:44:12 +0000 UTCfixed!
Kevin Coda
2025-01-11 05:39:39 +0000 UTCfixed, thanks for finding this
Kevin Coda
2025-01-11 05:38:32 +0000 UTCI don't see anywhere on how to project your minecraft server... Updates please?
Mister Davi
2025-01-08 03:11:22 +0000 UTCThe link in the instructions goes to a circular display, not a square one!
Arran Ferguson
2025-01-07 16:02:12 +0000 UTCOn your video for this file, you also showcased the ability to see into your minecraft server, are those instructions also somewhere? I didn't see them included here
Arran Ferguson
2025-01-06 19:05:17 +0000 UTCJust looking at the PDF I see it links to a round display, but it lists a square one. The same with the post, it mentions a round display under "What you need" while the map is square. Would you be able to link the square display as well? And perhaps update the PDF as well? Amazing project, it's going to be a great gift for a good friend of mine
Knagie-Niels
2025-01-06 18:41:07 +0000 UTCGot a few things to point out: Your instructions say you completed the project with a raspberry pi 5, yet the build clearly shows the Zero 2W? I think it's also better if you were to update the BOM with the 8GB card required to run the project, as well as the power source, which isn't mentioned clearly - Is it best using a portable battery bank or do we need a lipo battery for this? Would it not be better to keep the code behind the paid post? Think a few people could just rip the code from the github page and figure out how to develop the device without paying you any dividends
Sea Snek
2025-01-06 07:38:31 +0000 UTCand the display that is used, I got it and the shipping sucked, they dont care! I ended up returning it and getting this one: https://amzn.to/427tcfn (Works with the pi and better, as you dont need to install random software and cheaper!)
Jaron Wilson
2025-01-06 04:00:37 +0000 UTCThe display you linked is the wrong one
GGPS4
2025-01-03 23:48:04 +0000 UTCYeah, I’ve got the breakout, and I’ve *technically* got the program. I’m building off of an old/abandoned PipBoy project that was built out of PyGame, and the ONLY part that doesn’t work is the Google API query. It’s supposed to be set up where I can download the local static maps when I’m connected to wifi, and then the GPS can continue to track it when it’s disconnected. When I first saw this, that was the first thing I thought you may had done, in which case I was hopeful that I could use it to work out what’s going on with my own project.
Chase Bray
2025-01-03 15:51:08 +0000 UTCThis would likely be pretty easy. I recommend using the ultimate GPS breakout board from adafruit. Its cheap and perfect for this kind of thing. The hard part is that you need to query google maps api. for that you need to add cellular or have it connected to wifi. So that is a pain.
Kevin Coda
2025-01-03 15:30:12 +0000 UTCAside from scaling the case up, how difficult would it be to convert this to run wirelessly and with a GPS module?
Chase Bray
2025-01-03 01:04:03 +0000 UTC
