Observed arrival · 2026-11-05
Sato Maps turns GPX routes into terrain prints
A map builder that turns a recorded or drawn route into a 3D terrain model for printing, with options for mapped hikes and city skylines.
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- Runners, hikers, cyclists, and gift buyers
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- The route is a separate print designed to fit a terrain groove with 0.15 mm clearance on each side.
Field notes
The page describes uploading a .gpx file or tracing a route, then choosing a circle, square, rectangle, or hexagon and adjusting map layers. It specifies separate STL files for the terrain and route, or a combined 3MF; the route groove has 0.15 mm clearance on each side. Separate sections list mapped city buildings, hikes, and marathon courses, with examples spanning Nairobi, other Kenyan routes, and Kilimanjaro.
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