Experience the freedom of open sailing technology. Real-time wind, GPS, and compass data on any device.
Build the hardware yourself if you wish to geek out or buy a kit. Modify the design, or update the firmware for everyone.
Track apparent and true wind speed, GPS position, vessel heading, and heel angle with sub-second updates.
Progressive Web App that works on any device. Install on your phone for offline access and native app experience.
Complete schematics, PCB designs, 3D models, firmware, and web app are all open source. Build from scratch, modify designs, or buy a kit.
Runs 24h+ with a 10Ah power bank. Perfect for multi-day sailing without draining your boat's electrical system.
Built by sailors, for sailors. Anyone can contribute features, improvements, or fixes that benefit the entire community. Your idea could be in the next release.
Open hardware means no licensing fees. Build for ~$250 in components, or support the project with a kit. Your choice, your freedom.
Veetr embraces true open hardware principles. Every schematic, PCB layout, 3D model, and line of code is freely available under open source licenses.
No vendor lock-in, no proprietary connectors, no licensing fees. This is hardware freedom.
Full electrical designs with component specifications
Gerber files ready for manufacturing
Enclosure designs for 3D printing
Step-by-step build instructions
Step-by-step instructions for sailors to get their Veetr dashboard up and running.
View Setup Guide βComplete hardware specifications, wiring diagrams, and component sourcing information.
View Hardware Guide βDeveloper workflow, build instructions, and contribution guidelines for the project.
View Development Guide βFCC, CE, and IC regulatory compliance information based on certified ESP32 modules.
View Compliance Info βHow to update your ESP32 firmware with the latest features and improvements.
View Update Guide βRelease process, versioning workflow, and automated deployment information.
View Version Guide βVeetr was created by Jan Linhart, a principal software developer at Acquia who has been working on the open-source marketing automation platform Mautic, and before that on Joomla! CMS. Jan's decade-long commitment to open source stems from a deep belief that collaborative development creates better software for everyone.
The project has its roots in the heart of Europe, in beautiful Prague, Czech Republic. The name "Veetr" comes from the Czech word for windβ"vΓtr"βwhere the "Γ" is pronounced phonetically the same as "ee" in English, perfectly capturing the essence of this wind-monitoring sailing dashboard.
As an avid sailor, Jan spends his spring, summer, and autumn weekends at the OrlΓk Dam, one of the largest reservoirs in the Czech Republic. There, he competes in local regattas with friends and family aboard their Micro class sailboatβa popular small racing dinghy known for its exciting sailing characteristics and competitive one-design racing.
Like the wind that fills our sails, knowledge should flow freely. Every line of code, circuit diagram, and 3D model in Veetr is open source because Jan believes that's the futureβa future where technology serves everyone, not just those who can afford proprietary solutions.
Whether you're a weekend racer at your local yacht club, a blue-water cruiser crossing oceans, or an electronics enthusiast who loves building things, Veetr welcomes you to join our growing community of sailing technologists.