Summary
- A fan created a real-life compass based on Minecraft using a 3D printer.
- The in-game compass helps players navigate the vast world, pointing towards world spawn or lodestones.
- Despite the creator not revealing how it functions, the 3D-printed compass impressed many gamers.
Using a 3D printer, a Minecraft fan created a real-life compass based on the in-game design that appeared to work. The compass is one of the items that players can use in Minecraft, and it can come in handy when trying to navigate the open world.
One of the appeals of Minecraft is the huge world players can explore as soon as they spawn. While this freedom allows players to tread their own path, it can also cause some inexperienced gamers to lose their way. Fortunately, the game offers various ways for them to keep track of their position in the world. In addition to using coordinates or maps in Minecraft, players can craft a compass that points toward a world spawn or lodestone.
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Recently, a Reddit user known as Intelligent-Cause751 decided to create a real-world version of the Minecraft compass, achieving an impressive result. Using a 3D printer, they made a model that matched the in-game design. However, the fan went beyond replicating the look of the compass. As seen in a short video, the red needle on the 3D-printed object could move, allowing it to always point in the same direction regardless of how Intelligent-Cause751 held it.
Minecraft Fan's 3D-Printed Compass
Since sharing the 3D-printed object on Reddit, many Minecraft fans have taken notice and upvoted the post. Unsurprisingly, many wondered how the creator managed to get the compass to function. Unfortunately, Intelligent-Cause751 has yet to reveal how they created the neat effect. Nevertheless, gamers were impressed by the design and hoped to be able to get a copy of their own someday.
As one of the most popular video games of all time, Minecraf t has unsurprisingly gained a massive fan base. As evidenced by this 3D-printed compass, many of these gamers take their fandom to the next level by creating real-life versions of in-game objects. For example, another fan previously built a Minecraft chest out of wood to store some of their personal items, showcasing an impressive level of craftsmanship.
It is worth noting that Minecraft continues to get new updates in 2025. The Spring to Life update was released on March 25, bringing cold and warm variants of some mobs, new foliage blocks, and more. In addition, new Snapshot and Preview/Beta updates continue to be released, allowing players to experiment with future features for the game. Time will tell if any of the new content inspire more creative fan projects.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!
Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.
Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
- Engine
- LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Minecraft
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
