MakerPi Tiruler 2.0: Do More Carry Less Kickstarter Review

Intro

MakerPi Tiruler 2.0 is a compact folding titanium ruler built around a simple idea: many small making tasks require several tools in sequence, so why not combine those tools into one pocket-sized device?

Its two 10 cm arms fold into a compact form while integrating measuring scales, angle stops, a curve-measuring wheel, pocket caliper functions, a magnetic everlasting pencil, a small magnetic craft knife, and a bubble level. The body uses Grade 5 titanium with brass components and weighs approximately 63.3 grams. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”10″}

The result sits somewhere between a precision ruler, EDC tool, and miniature workshop accessory.

Why should I back this project?

1. It replaces several frequently used tools. Tiruler 2.0 can handle straight measurements, angles, curves, basic caliper measurements, marking, leveling, and light cutting without requiring a separate tool for every step. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”11″}
2. The folding design makes it genuinely portable. Two 10 cm arms provide useful measuring length while folding down into a size that can fit much more easily inside a pocket, pouch, or compact toolkit. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”12″}
3. The angle mechanism is especially practical. Mechanical stops at 45, 90, and 180 degrees make common measurements faster, while the pivot mechanism can also be used for measuring curved surfaces. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”13″}
4. The integrated pencil and knife reduce interruptions during small projects. Having marking and light-cutting tools stored directly inside the ruler can be useful for model makers, designers, DIY users, technicians, and EDC enthusiasts. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”14″}
5. The material choice fits the EDC concept well. Grade 5 titanium provides a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and relatively low weight, while brass components give the ruler a distinctive mechanical appearance. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”15″}

What’s the potential drawbacks you should consider when you back it?

1. A multifunction tool rarely replaces full-size specialist tools completely. Tiruler 2.0 can perform many quick tasks, but a dedicated caliper, long ruler, precision level, or utility knife will still be better for demanding professional work.
2. The ruler is relatively expensive for people who only need basic measurement. Its value comes from materials, machining, portability, and multiple integrated functions. Someone who only needs a normal ruler can achieve that task much more cheaply.
3. Some functions require learning. Curve measurement, vernier-style caliper readings, and the internal measuring mechanisms may require more attention than using conventional dedicated tools. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”16″}
4. Small removable or integrated components can be less convenient under heavy use. The compact pencil and knife are clever additions, but users performing frequent cutting or marking may still prefer larger tools.

The reliability of the project

1. MakerPi has already produced the first-generation Tiruler. The previous Kickstarter campaign attracted 1,498 backers, giving the team direct experience manufacturing and delivering this specific type of product. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”17″}
2. Tiruler 2.0 incorporates feedback from the original model. For example, the measuring markings have been changed to chemically etched, ink-filled markings to improve readability compared with the earlier laser-engraved approach. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”18″}
3. The fundamental design is evolutionary rather than completely experimental. MakerPi is refining an existing folding ruler platform with additional functions and mechanical improvements, which generally presents fewer unknowns than a first-generation concept.
4. The current campaign has already exceeded its initial funding target. Strong crowdfunding interest suggests that the original Tiruler established an audience willing to support the updated version. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”19″}

Conclusion

MakerPi Tiruler 2.0 is unlikely to replace an entire professional toolbox, but that is also not really its purpose. Its strength comes from putting the tools used during quick measuring, marking, checking, and cutting tasks into one compact object.

For makers, designers, model builders, engineers, DIY enthusiasts, and EDC collectors, the combination is genuinely attractive. The titanium construction also gives the Tiruler a much more durable and premium character than a typical multifunction ruler.

Its biggest limitation is value. If you rarely measure anything outside a desk environment, most of its functions may remain unused. Dedicated tools will also outperform it when maximum precision or heavy-duty work is required.

However, MakerPi already has experience with the first Tiruler and appears to have used customer feedback to improve the second generation. That makes Tiruler 2.0 one of those Kickstarter projects where the appeal comes from thoughtful refinement of an existing idea rather than novelty alone.