Minecraft compass Archives

AppWizard

September 1, 2025

This 3D Printed Minecraft Compass Points Wherever You Want

The Minecraft compass has been transformed into a functional 3D-printed navigation device that directs users to any location on Earth. Unlike traditional compasses that point north, this device uses a microcontroller and GPS module to calculate the bearing to a programmed destination, with a motor rotating the needle to point toward the coordinates. Users can input longitude and latitude for various locations, making it a personalized navigation tool suitable for hikers and travelers. The project addresses challenges like power management and GPS accuracy, and the design is open source, allowing others to create or modify their versions.

AppWizard

August 31, 2025

Gamer Creates 3D-Printed Minecraft Compass That Points North in the Real World

The Minecraft compass, created by maker chaosgoo on GitHub, is a 3D-printed handheld device that functions as a real-world compass while mimicking the game's design. It requires a 3D printer and features a casing designed to reflect the game's pixelated aesthetic. The compass uses a thin, semi-transparent acrylic panel and a grid of WS2812B LEDs to illuminate a red needle that moves in sync with the device's directional capabilities, provided by an ESP32C3 microcontroller and a digital magnetometer sensor. It includes a "spawn point" mode for custom locations and a "Nether mode" that simulates the game's chaotic needle movement. The device is powered by a 500mAh battery and offers configuration options via WiFi or Bluetooth, with a single multifunction button for operation. The GitHub repository provides open-source files, firmware instructions, and pre-built firmware options.

AppWizard

August 31, 2025

I’m obsessed with this 3D-printed Minecraft compass that uses GPS to point to any location

A 3D-printed Minecraft compass has been developed by chaosgoo on GitHub, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller and GPS technology. This compass not only mimics the in-game item but also functions in the real world by guiding users to specific locations based on latitude and longitude coordinates. It features modes for setting a "spawn point" and navigating to chosen coordinates. The device includes various functionalities accessed through button presses, such as toggling between modes, revealing the IP address, sensor calibration, and performing a factory reset. Resources for creating the compass, including code and a 3D printable file, are available on its GitHub page.