Privacy-safe ESP32 IoT mapping project

Magic Map

A creative LED map project for APIs, coordinate mapping, networked systems, and place-based storytelling with simulated or teacher-controlled data only.

Classroom fit

Who this project is for

Best for beginner-to-intermediate IoT units, art-meets-tech projects, interactive exhibits, and classrooms exploring mapping or data visualization.

Difficulty
Beginner-intermediate
Time
6-10 hours
Pricing
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Availability
Quote and kit review required

Learning outcomes

What students practice

Students practice ESP32 programming, API concepts, LED matrix control, coordinate-to-pixel mapping, data handling, storytelling, and privacy-aware design.

Roadrunner can provide quote language, project descriptions, implementation notes, and classroom support details for school or grant packets.

Kit and support scope

Roadrunner can provide classroom file access, privacy-safe demo datasets, lesson sequence, and grant quote language after final BOM and safety review.

Safety guardrails

Do not use as student tracking. Use simulated, fictional, or teacher-controlled coordinates only. Avoid precise student location data and follow school consent policies.

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Source attribution

Based on Maker Forge / DanMakesThings magic map references. Exact source URLs and license status must remain in the attribution register before commercialization.

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