Professional components
The former offer described the ESP32, GPS, and sensors as professional-grade parts also used in commercial marine products.
The Veetr kit offer, preserved
Kit orders are paused. This page keeps the former veetr.com offer available while Veetr works toward a compliant, documented product.
Kit information
You can still build Veetr from the open hardware files and standard parts today.
Veetr.com previously described a made-to-order kit and a complete do-it-yourself parts route. That storefront is being retired in favor of one project website, but its practical information remains available here.
The former complete-kit offer is not currently accepting orders. Prices, shipping estimates, and sales terms below are retained for reference and may change before finished hardware becomes available again.
For the current product plan, including the work needed before a distributable batch, see Get Your Veetr. For the supported route today, use the build guide and hardware documentation.
Former pricing
Complete kit or build it yourself
The storefront compared a €600 complete kit with a roughly €300 DIY build. These prices are historical reference points, not current offers.
| What you get | Complete kit · €600 | Build it yourself · ~€300 |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 10 minutes | Days |
| Parts sourcing | Done | Months |
| Soldering required | No | Yes |
| 3D printer needed | No | Yes |
| Firmware | Pre-flashed and tested | Flash it yourself |
| Quality testing | Fully tested system | Self-debug and test |
| Technical skills needed | Minimal | Advanced |
| Support channels | Community and email | Community only |
| Boost development | Beam reach, 20 knots | Close-hauled, 6 knots |
Orders are paused
The former offer used Stripe for payment and email confirmation for shipping details. No finished kit can currently be ordered through this site.
Former shipping policy
Worldwide shipping was included
The early-stage offer described free worldwide shipping to keep ordering simple, even when that reduced project margins.
It stated delivery could take up to 12 weeks because kits were assembled by hand without a stock reserve or mass-production capital. The early-adopter section described the same estimate as 6–12 weeks.
These estimates are preserved for reference and will need to be confirmed again before any future offer.
Complete former parts list
Standard parts, no proprietary lock-in
Supplier listings and board options can change. Confirm each model, voltage, connector, and dimension against the current documentation before ordering.
| Part | Description | Former source |
|---|---|---|
| Microcontroller | ESP32 DevKitC WROOM-32U with external BLE antenna support. | Supplier link |
| 9-axis sensor | BNO080/BNO085 accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope with sensor fusion. | Supplier link |
| Wind sensor | Miniature RS485 ultrasonic sensor for wind speed and 360° direction. | Supplier link |
| GPS module | Multi-GNSS GY-NEO8MV2-family receiver. | Supplier link |
| GPS antenna | External high-gain antenna for improved reception. | Supplier link |
| RS485 converter | RS485-to-TTL interface between the wind sensor and ESP32. | Supplier link |
| Pin headers | 2.54 mm pitch 1×3, 2×5, 2×10, and 2×20 headers. | Supplier link |
| RJ45 PCB socket | 8P8C PCB jack for the wind-sensor connection. | Supplier link |
| Self-tapping screws | Stainless steel M2.6 × 6 mm screws for PCB and enclosure mounting. | Supplier link |
| Allen wrenches | 2 mm and 2.5 mm hex keys for assembly and maintenance. | Supplier link |
| RJ45 plugs | Gold-plated CAT5e/CAT6 modular plug connectors. | Supplier link |
| Data cable | Shielded 22 AWG LSZH cable for the wind sensor. | Supplier link |
| 330 Ω resistor | Current-limiting resistor for the indicator LED and signal conditioning. | Supplier link |
| Green LED | 5 mm green status LED with 2.54 mm lead spacing. | Supplier link |
| Veetr carrier PCB | Open-source breakout board for the controller and sensor modules. | Supplier link |
| Enclosure | Custom 3D-printed housing; the former page marked its public listing as coming soon. | Supplier link |
Some supplier URLs are affiliate links that support Veetr development without changing the buyer’s price. The former storefront described these as reputable components offering professional performance without the device-level certification markup.
Why the kit existed
Freedom was the product
Massive cost savings
The former offer compared DIY component costs with device-level certification costs of $20,000–50,000+ and described equivalent functionality at 10–20% of the commercial price.
True ownership
Schematics, firmware, PCB files, and enclosure designs stay open, repairable, and adaptable.
Learn and customize
Builders can understand the system, add features, integrate other equipment, and share improvements.
Early-adopter program
Sailors as partners and contributors
The former offer invited early users to help shape a young project rather than buy a finished mass-market instrument.
Shape the product
Sailors can test Veetr in real conditions and influence later iterations with honest feedback.
Special pricing
The former offer described early-adopter pricing with worldwide shipping included and no hidden fees.
Made to order
Each kit was to be sourced and assembled individually, with a stated 6–12 week lead time.
Full support
The offer included email access to the development team and the GitHub community forum.
Build from the open design Use the supported DIY route today
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Former storefront operator Jan Linhart (natural person) · IČO 75412551 · Prague · veetr@linhart.email