We're not shipping a finished product yet.
We're shipping a V1.
You get a working V1 device now. 3D-printed, hand-assembled, fully functional.
When we hit scale manufacturing, every V1 backer gets the finished device shipped to them at no cost. No upgrade fee, no swap-in.
Interested in supporting our vision? All we ask: be open to a conversation when your V1 arrives. A short call, a few questions, your honest take on what's working and what isn't. That's how V1 becomes V2, then a finalized product that our customers love (we hope).
V1 Tracker: Button + App Combo
The V1 tracker is a 3D-printed PLA housing around a custom PCB and a CR2032 cell. The footprint is a little larger than the render — about the diameter of a quarter — and the click feels mechanical rather than tactile-soft. the iOS App will be connected through Test Flight
- Housing3D-printed PLA
- Diameter~26 mm
- BatteryCR2032 · ~4 months
- Attachment3M Foam Tape
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V1 Lockbox: 3D-printed enclosure.
The V1 lockbox is a fully 3D-printed shell with a 3D-printed internal frame and a hand-tuned Scotch yoke bolt. It's about 50% bigger than the production target and the lid seam is more visible than we'd like. The timer, the lock, and the override-free design all work as advertised.
- Shell3D-printed PETG
- Internal frame3D-printed PETG
- Interval30 min — 24 hr
- OverrideNone
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Where the V1s are getting made.
We're a small team. The desk is messy. The printers run overnight, things break. Here's what it actually looks like right now.
Why I built Gauge.
The short version.
Hey — I'm the founder of Gauge. Quick note on why this exists: it started to help a few of my friends, and because I like building things that make people's lives a little better.
A handful of people close to me have been stuck on nicotine for years. Nothing dramatic — just the quiet, daily kind. Reaching for a pouch without thinking. Saying they'll cut back next week. Trying to quit cold turkey, slipping, and feeling worse than they should.
What I kept hearing wasn't "I want to quit tomorrow." It was "I wish I actually knew how much I was using," and "I wish there was something between me and the tin when I'm stressed." So I started building that — tools that make the habit visible and add a bit of friction in the right spot.
Gauge isn't about shame or a big transformation pitch. It's a way to see what's going on and move at a pace that works for you. If it helps my friends — and you — live a healthier life, that's the whole point.
Open wall.
Tell us what to build.
We're building Gauge in the open. Drop an idea, a feature you'd want, or honest feedback about the approach. No accounts, no gatekeeping — just a name and a note.
In. Honest. Early.
Pick a device, pre-order a V1, and we'll be in touch when it ships.