SmartRuler Pro
Open Hardware + Custom Made Software

Motorized Precision.
One Tap Away.

Build your own motorized measurement ruler. Control it from your phone or desktop over Bluetooth Low Energy. Accurate to ±0.5mm.

ESP32-S3 PoweredBluetooth Low Energy 5.3Bosch GLM Compatible

Built for the Workshop

Professional-grade features, open-source flexibility

Bluetooth Low Energy Control

Control from any Android or desktop device. Real-time position feedback over Bluetooth 5.3 with sub-second latency.

±0.5mm Precision

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

Bosch GLM Laser

Pairs with Bosch GLM laser meter. Measure a distance and auto-queue the movement to the ruler.

Auto-Calibrate

Inductive homing sensor. Powers on calibrated — zero human intervention required.

1000 mm/s

Configurable speed and acceleration curves. Trapezoidal motion profile for smooth operation.

Open Hardware

ESP32-S3 based. Build it yourself with off-the-shelf parts. Full schematics, wiring diagrams, and build guide included.

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
Total estimated cost
~€470–490hardware parts
+
€50software + build guide

Ready to Build?

€50

One-time purchase per device. Lifetime access.

  • ESP32-S3 firmware binary
  • Mobile & desktop application
  • Step-by-step build guide
  • Full wiring diagrams & schematics