Instructions / Help
- Pan / zoom to your photo location.
- Click on the map. A red box will appear. The center will be locked on where you clicked.
- Resize the red box as desired (this will be the map boundary). The shape is forced to be square.
- Scroll up to Map Selection and check the verification box.
✳️All coordinate data will pass through with your order when you click Add to Cart.
✳️The map Z direction (elevation) will likely be exaggerated 1.5X for best results.
Size Guide
How it's crafted
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Material
Polylactic Acid (PLA) plastic is considered an eco-friendly material because it's a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane. This contrasts with traditional plastics, which are made from non-renewable petroleum. PLA's environmental benefits are primarily due to its sustainable origin and its ability to decompose under specific conditions.
Using PLA means that your product, should it be disposed of correctly, will have a much smaller environmental footprint compared to maps made from traditional plastics like ABS or PET. -
3D Printing Process
1. Digital Preparation
We start by converting high-resolution public topographic data into a 3D printable file. Using slicing software, chop up the model with:
- layer heights down to 0.10mm
- layer widths down to 0.20mm using the smallest available nozzles to capture the finest details of the terrain
2. Printing and Monitoring
We use Bambu Lab 3D printers known for their speed and precision. Each printer has:
- HD camera for 100% video monitoring
- integrated AI system that automatically screens for defects in real-time
- Print bed up to 250x250mm
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Quality
After printing, every map undergoes a final manual inspection. We check for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and structural integrity before moving forward. This meticulous process ensures every map we create is a durable, highly-detailed, and accurate representation of the terrain.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful work done with meticulous care. Highly recommended.
The Maos team went above and beyond to make sure my project was perfect. I was blown away by the final quality, communications, and just how easy they made everything. In a world of AI bots and marked up Chinese products….the Maos Maps team really stood out.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our team exceeded your expectations and that you were blown away by the final quality. Providing exceptional customer service is our top priority, and we are delighted that our efforts were recognized. Thank you for choosing us for your custom project. It was a unique one!
-MAOS
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