{"id":680340,"date":"2025-07-17T14:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:47:38","slug":"diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a25da2bdd0ae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a25da2bdd0ae\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/#SHARE\" >SHARE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n                        <input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Built the Smartest Table Ever\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R7dIhdicyc4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Imagine having a coffee table that not only serves your morning brew but also guides your daily commute with real-time traffic updates. That\u2019s exactly what maker Michael Rechtin accomplished with his ingenious DIY smart coffee table project that transforms a Cincinnati map into an interactive traffic display. This brilliant fusion of woodworking craftsmanship and modern <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> is capturing attention across the maker community, and it\u2019s easier to recreate than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>The table itself is fairly standard with mitered joints at the corners and coated in polyurethane. Bolt on a few legs, and you\u2019ve got a coffee table. But the fun comes with the fancy design on top. A CNC-cut map of Cincinnati is laid out under a sheet of glass. Roads and rivers are painted for a nice touch. This DIY project doesn\u2019t just have beautiful woodwork but also has a seamless integration of technology that transforms a simple piece of furniture into a functional traffic monitoring system. The Cincinnati map becomes a living, breathing display that shows real-time road conditions, making it both a conversation starter and a practical tool for daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@michaelrechtin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Rechtin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565763\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-01.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565764\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565764\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-011.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7222236028814181\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" type=\"9c58b5fc6f0953b2d0a12d47-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- In-Content-Ad-1 --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"9c58b5fc6f0953b2d0a12d47-text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The real innovation lies beneath the surface. On top of the map resides an animated display of either road conditions or the other five pre-programmed animations. The animations include color-coded highways or the good ole\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>r RGB.  A Raspberry Pi powers the entire system, managing both the traffic data collection and the LED light show that brings the map to life. The LED system creates stunning visual effects that go beyond simple traffic updates. Users can switch between different display modes, including real-time traffic conditions with color-coded congestion levels, animated highway displays, customizable RGB lighting patterns, and five pre-programmed animation sequences.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565765\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565765\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-02.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565766\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565766\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-03.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7222236028814181\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" type=\"9c58b5fc6f0953b2d0a12d47-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- In-Content-Ads-2 --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"9c58b5fc6f0953b2d0a12d47-text\/javascript\"><\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565767\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565767\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-04.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For the woodworking component, you\u2019ll want to focus on creating a sturdy frame that can support both the glass top and the electronic components underneath. The original design uses traditional mitered joints for a clean, professional <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earance, finished with polyurethane for durability. The Cincinnati map in Rechtin\u2019s project was created using CNC cutting technology, which allows for precise recreation of street layouts and geographical features. Roads and rivers are painted for a nice touch,  adding visual depth and making the map more readable even when the LEDs aren\u2019t active. The Raspberry Pi serves as the central hub, collecting traffic data and translating it into visual displays on the LED system. This involves API integration with traffic data services, LED control programming, and real-time data processing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565768\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565768\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-05.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565769\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565769\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-06.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565770\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565770\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-07.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565771\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565771\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-08.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This smart coffee table project represents the perfect intersection of traditional woodworking skills and modern technology. It\u2019s approachable for makers with varying skill levels and demonstrates how everyday furniture can be enhanced with smart technology without losing its primary function. While the original focuses on Cincinnati, the concept can be adapted for any city or region. Consider your hometown\u2019s street layout, a favorite vacation destination, or even fantasy maps from books or games. The beauty lies in its accessibility and the endless possibilities for customization.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565772\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565772\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-010.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/coffee-table-map-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565773\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"DIY smart coffee table features a map of Cincinnati\" 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Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN63nwsw68G3Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Technology<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/17\/diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=diy-smart-coffee-table-features-a-map-of-cincinnati\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine having a coffee table that not only serves your morning brew but also guides your daily commute with real-time traffic updates. That\u2019s exactly what maker Michael Rechtin accomplished with his ingenious DIY smart coffee table project that transforms a Cincinnati map into an interactive traffic display. 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