SmartRuler Pro
Open Hardware + Easy-to-Use Software

Bored of cutting things manually?
Let's fix it.

Pick a distance on your tablet and the ruler moves there on its own — accurate to under 0.5 mm. Pair a Bosch laser meter to send measurements straight to the ruler.

ESP32-S3 PoweredBluetooth Low Energy 5.3Bosch GLM Compatible

Built for the Workshop

Everything you need to stop measuring by hand.

Control from Any Device

Phone, tablet, or desktop over BLE 5.3. Real-time position feedback with sub-second latency.

±0.5mm Precision

Hardware-timed stepper pulses via ESP32 RMT. No CPU jitter, no missed steps.

Bosch GLM Laser

Point, measure, and the ruler moves to that distance. No typing, no transcription errors.

Auto-Calibrate

Inductive homing sensor calibrates on power-up. Turn it on and it's ready.

Open Hardware

ESP32-S3 based, off-the-shelf parts. Full schematics and build guide included.

Upload Cut Lists

Import from a file or send by email. The ruler runs each position in sequence — no manual entry.

What You'll Need

Source these parts yourself — we provide the software and build guide.

SmartRuler Pro Software + Build Guide

Firmware, mobile & desktop app, wiring diagrams, step-by-step guide

HGR20 Linear Rail Kit

2x 2000mm rails + 4 bearing blocks

NEMA 23 Closed-Loop Stepper Kit

YS-series 2.00Nm + driver + PSU

ESP32-S3 WROOM Dev Kit + Extension Board

Dual-core, Bluetooth 5.3, 8MB flash + expansion adapter

Inductive Proximity Sensor

LJ12A3-4-Z/BX (homing sensor)

SSR-25 DA Relay

Solid state relay for motor power

Jumper Wires

Male-to-male breadboard wires

HTD 5M Open Timing Belt

5M pitch open belt for stepper-to-carriage drive

NEMA 23 Mounting Bracket

Aluminum stepper motor mount bracket

Electrical Enclosure Box

Waterproof distribution box to house electronics

Android Tablet or Desktop PC

Android device or PC/Mac with Bluetooth Low Energy

Bosch GLM 50-27 CG Laser Measure

Bluetooth connected laser meter for auto-measure

~€130Amazon
Hardware~€470–490Off-the-shelf parts you source yourself
Software + Build Guide€350Firmware, app, schematics & guideGet Started →

Start Building Today

€350

One-time purchase per device. Lifetime access.

  • ESP32-S3 firmware binary
  • Mobile & desktop application
  • Step-by-step build guide
  • Full wiring diagrams & schematics
Buy Software & Build Guide — €350