[Ráfaga] #3226: hexagons, dining, ascii, csv, webmapping

[Rafagas team]

#3226: hexagons, dining, ascii, csv, webmapping

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 by Raf

* freestyler is a Rust-based vector tiling engine for R and Python,
which now enables dynamic H3 hex binning for vector tiling

https://walker-data.com/freestiler/articles/h3-hexagonal-binning.html

* Interactive timeline of the New York Public Library's Buttolph Menu
Collection from 1880 to 1920, highlighting the rise of modern
gastronomy

https://pudding.cool/2026/06/menu-story/

* glyphcss converts 3D models into ASCII art rendered as text, without
the need for WebGL or canvas. It supports the most common formats and
is compatible with JS, React, Vue, and also works in the terminal

https://glyphcss.com/

* gitRmap is a semi-automated location mapping tool, allowing users to
add their own points by editing a CSV file. It is designed for those
who are new to GIS but have some knowledge of it

https://nickbearman.com/gitRmap/

* A set of 4 simple static tools for browser-based mapping to make
range, great circle, situation and concentric circle maps

https://tools.thinkinginspace.net/

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