Open source, laser cut, maps Workshop – March 9th, 2015
What
In this workshop we will be making a the files (SVG) to create a laser cut wooden map from open data. We will be following an updated version of this (award winning) instructable I created last year
http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-wooden-maps-with-public-data/1
I will describe where and how to get open data archives, what you can do with these archives, what kind of data is available, and how to convert the data into useful formats that are not provided. I will also be going through the basics of mapbox while converting shapefiles to svg files. We will then use inkscape to clean up the output from mapbox and prepare the files for a laser cutter.
We will NOT be cutting the maps on VHS’s laser cutter. We will be generating the files needed for the laser cutter. These files can be use to make your own wooden map on VHS’s laser cutter or from a 3rd party like http://www.ponoko.com/laser-cutting or makerlabs
Please install the following software before the workshop.
Remember to bring your own laptop*
I am a windows guy, I will do my best to help people on other OS’s but if you can install a VM with windows on it to make things easier.
Where:
Vancouver hackspace, 1715 Cook street.
When
Monday, March 9th, 2015 @7:30pm till 10ish
Who:
Limit of ~10 VHS members only
RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-source-laser-cut-maps-workshop-tickets-15907821723
Bottom liner: Steven Smethurst (funvill)
More information: https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/open-source-laser-cut-maps-workshop-march-9th-2015/1517?u=funvill