Why are custom laser cut maps so hard to make?

One of my biggest motivations in getting a laser cutter was to create custom maps. Turns out the actual laser part wasn’t the hardest to figure out. It was creating a digital file. Enter GIS software. We dive into a full tutorial on how you can create custom maps that are styled just how you like it with free data and tools online! Check out GQIS - My Laser Cutter - Cheaper Laser Engraver - 🗺Map Files Athens, Georgia Map - Atlanta, Georgia Map - Area 51 File - 👨💻LEARN 3D MODELING Take my free course: Furniture Design in Fusion 360: 🖥Build plans and more: 💵Support the channel on Patreon: 🎙Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): 🌄Daily updates on Instagram: 🤖FAVORITE ROBOTS (affiliate) Favorite Laser Cutter - Budget Diode Laser - Budget CO2 Laser - Engrave Metal - X-Carve CNC - Favorite 3D Printer - Resin 3D Printer - Vinyl Cutter - 🛠️TOOLS (affiliate) Table Saw - Miter Saw - Band Saw - Impact Drive & Drill - Drill Press - Planer - Orbital Sander - 6 in Jointer - Welder - Kreg Jig K4 - Plunge Router - Jack Handplane - Combo Square - Woodpeckers 6 in Square - PFEIL Marking Knife - Handsaw - 📹 CAMERA GEAR (affiliate) Main Camera - All Around Lens - On Camera Microphone - Rode Wireless Kit - Diety Lav Mic - Tripod - Video Switcher - Key Light - 🎙PODCASTING GEAR (affiliate) Microphone - Cheaper Microphone - Boom Swivel Arm - Audio Interface/Recorder - Cheaper Interface -