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

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A fan transformed Minecraft's virtual compass into a functional real-world device using 3D printing and electronics. The handheld gadget features a pixelated design with LED lights forming a moving red needle that points north via a magnetometer sensor. It includes multiple modes—standard compass, customizable "spawn point" using GPS, and chaotic "Nether mode"—all powered by a portable battery.

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