BitMap: 3D Fitness Data Visualization

I’ve always been fascinated by GPS data visualization, particularly in fitness tracking. While standard 2D maps are useful, they don’t tell the whole story - especially when it comes to elevation changes. That’s what led me to experiment with MapBox’s 3D capabilities and the Fitbit API. The Concept BitMap Prototype Interface The idea was simple: take GPX data from Fitbit activities and render it in an interactive 3D environment. MapBox’s GL JS library provided the perfect foundation for this, allowing for terrain visualization and custom data overlays....

August 19, 2017 · 2 min · Alastair