L7: Smart All-in-One Laser Measure for Any Spatial Distance Kickstarter Review

Intro

Welcome to KickstartNew! I’m Jason, here to walk you through the campaign for the MakaGiC L7: Smart All-in-One Laser Measure for Any Spatial Distance. This device claims to go beyond traditional laser measures by integrating an inertial measurement unit (IMU) with a laser transceiver so you can measure the distance between any two points in three-dimensional space. In this post we’ll explore why you might back it, potential drawbacks you should know, how reliable the project looks, and my conclusion on whether it’s a smart pledge.

Why should I back this project?

1. It offers a novel way to measure — not just line of sight from the device, but between two arbitrary points in space, using IMU plus laser technology.

2. It combines multiple tool functions (distance, angle, level, possibly tachometer) into one handheld device, potentially reducing the number of separate tools you carry.

3. For professionals or DIY users who often measure tricky spaces (heights, non-flat surfaces, angles) this could save time and reduce error.

4. Early backer pricing may give better value than later retail; you get in on innovation at launch.

5. It may stimulate new workflows or productivity gains thanks to the versatility of spatial measurement rather than just planar measurement.

What are the potential drawbacks you should consider when you back it?

1. As with many crowdfunding hardware projects, there’s risk of delays, specification changes, or features not performing exactly as promised.

2. The “measure any two points in 3D space” claim may depend heavily on user conditions (environment, setup, calibration) and may not match ideal lab conditions in real-world usage.

3. The software/firmware, user interface, and support infrastructure may still be maturing, so you might face bugs, updates, or limitations in early versions.

4. If you primarily measure in simple straight-line or flat plane scenarios, the added sophistication may not provide enough extra benefit to justify backing now.

The reliability of the project

1. The manufacturer states this is the world’s first handheld laser measure to integrate an IMU and laser transceiver module, showing a clear innovation claim and positioning.

2. The product specifications list measurement accuracy (e.g., spatial measurement accuracy up to ~1 %) and promise advanced functions, which suggests the team has done significant development work.

3. The team behind the product has previously launched at least one other tool on crowdfunding, which adds some credibility (they’re not entirely new to the space).

4. That said, as a crowdfunding product the final manufacturing quality, global logistics, warranty/support and firmware/software maturity are still to be proven — you’re backing a product in development, not ready-to-go retail maturity.

Conclusion