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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by savef on Sunday December 17, 2023 @07:31PM (#38677909)
A couple of years ago Troy Hunt printed a map of where he lives in Gold Coast[0], using a separate piece of plastic underneath to show off the canal running by his house. I spent a while trying to replicate this and eventually gave up as I was missing way too many skills (as well as a printer). I might have another bash at it using this project - thanks!

As an aside, has anybody in the UK used a 3D printing service that they would recommend?

0: https://twitter.com/troyhunt/status/1460146136514134021

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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by ayashko on Sunday December 17, 2023 @08:59PM (#38678464)
https://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk Great people to deal with and prices are usually excellent, especially if you don't need fast turnaround.
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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by heyoni on Sunday December 17, 2023 @11:34PM (#38679273)
If you do sort it out it needs a blog post!
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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by bobsmooth on Sunday December 17, 2023 @11:53PM (#38679366)
If you want to replicate a 3D print of that scale, buying your own printer is likely more cost effective. You can get a good printer for only a few hundred dollars.
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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by IshKebab on Monday December 18, 2023 @02:59AM (#38680171)
It will cost you less just to buy a 3D printer. Online 3D printing is very expensive. I would only recommend it for small parts that can't be done with FDM.
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Re:Show HN: Get any piece of Google Earth as a single normal... by Eisenstein on Monday December 18, 2023 @05:31AM (#38680951)
It might be worth it to some people to avoid having to learn a new process involving bespoke software and hardware and have someone else do it with a guaranteed outcome.
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