Laser Distance Meter 50M/165ft, Mileseey by RockSeed IP54
Laser Distance Meter 50M/165ft, Mileseey by RockSeed IP54 Laser Measure with 2 Bubble Levels,Portable Laser Rangefinder Digital Distance Meter with 4 Line LCD Display and Bigger Clear Backligh
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| Laser Measure Range | 50m | 100m | 40m |
| Special Features | 2 Bubble Levels | 2 Bubble Levels | Rechargeable Battery |
| Accuracy | ±1/16 inch / ±2mm | ±1/16 inch / ±2mm | ±1/16 inch / ±2mm |
| Display Style | Backlit LCD | Backlit LCD | HD LCD Backlit |
| Re-Calibration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unit | m / in / ft / ft + in | m / in / ft / ft + in | m / in / ft / ft + in |
| Function Mode | Distance/Area/ Volume/Pythagorean | Distance/Area/ Volume/Pythagorean | Distance/Area/ Volume/Pythagorean |
| Auto Shutdown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tape Range | × | × | 5m |
| Battery Type | 1.5 V 2 * AAA (included) | 1.5 V 2 * AAA (included) | Rechargeable Luthium Battery |
| Weight: | 168 g |
| Dimensions: | 5 x 3 x 11.5 cm; 168 Grams |
| Model: | S2-50 |
| Part: | S2-50 |
| Colour: | 50m |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | RockSeed |
| Dimensions: | 5 x 3 x 11.5 cm; 168 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Seems to do the job it’s designed for and without any complicated, confusing button combos. Nicely backlit and the cat enjoys chasing the laser dot (I don’t encourage/wind him up, he just can’t help it!).
Only tried it out a few time and seems to work perfectly. Not purchased for any particular upcoming project, just for the fact it is something I have wanted for a while.
using froms everal months and it is great. Very easy and intuitive to use.
If you are a DYI and you need to construct items with millimiter precision you should use more adapt tools, this remain a quantitative measurement to made decision and calculation, but should not be used thinking that it is a substitute of a millimiter meter.
These measure perfectly and accurately. Easy to use and saves a lot of hassle. Way quicker to measure than the traditional way. Just one small point, would have been great of they measured in cm and inches which I feel is common when moving houses or generally.
It definitely makes calibrating media system and speakers more accurate than YPAO on yamaha has ever done.
I regularly ran into the 256 error and you’ll find a good comprehensive list of errors codes and solutions in the manual.
Is it worth such a rich price if your only usage is non professional to my mind absolutely as a tape measure is only good for minimal distance and retractable measurement tools easily buckle break or move about.
Definitely a good thing..
ADDENDUM PLEASE BE WARNED THAT THIS LASER MEASURE HAS A WHOPPING HUNGER FOR YOUR BATTERIES. BOUGHT THIS FRIDAY 16.12.2022 TODAY IS SUNDAY 18.12.2022 I HAVEN’T BEEN USING IT AND THEN LEAVING IT SWITCHED ON. I HAVE ONLY ONE BAR ON THE BATTERIES THAT CAME WITH THE LASER MAYBE THEM BATTERIES AINT UP TO THE TASK BUT BOI OH BOI OH BOI.
THE BATTERIES ARE AAA A BRAND NEVER EVEN HEARD OF MADE IN CHINA APPARENTLY THIS IS, “SUPER OR SOUPED UP ALKALINE” LARGE CAPACITY (WHAT’S THE REGULAR SIZE GOD HELP US ALL FOR THE AAAA AND SUPPOSEDLY ULTRA POWER.
NOT ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE SEEN
I WILL GET SOME DURACELL OR ENERGIZER SEE IF THEY HAVE RELIABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE MORE THAN A FEW DAYS
I’ve not done anything scientific, but have verified a few measurements on occasion with a manual tape measure, and everything matches up nicely.
It’s fairly easy to use, once you’ve read the instructions. Top tip, make sure you understand if you’ve set the device to measure from the base or the front of the unit otherwise you may well get slightly out readings (by the length of the device).
I really like that it shows you the last few measurements too, so say you have three measurements to take, you can just zap them all out and see them on screen (but you’ll have to remember which was which if you record it to your notebook/drawing etc)
In short… measuring with a tape measure is a colossal pain in the backside… unless you’ve got some ridiculously expensive one that costs twice as much as this does.
This item though… so quick and easy to use… and it’s very accurate. I’ve found myself using it for silly things… like how far from my bedroom window the house the next road over… ok, so it can’t measure that far (about 60mts or so I think), but it can measure the length of my garden… just over 23mts, it told me that a section I wanted to put some scaffold boards as a boarder was 3.8mts… and scaffold boards are 3.9mts and could be fitted without any trimming required as they slip down behind the end of a wall.
It’s accurately measured for carpeting and underlay in several rooms, let me work out how skirting and lino was required in the bathroom.
Just a word of warning though.
There’s a button on there that adjusts the measurement… it either accounts for the depth of the device, or without the depth of the device.
So under no circumstances should you accidentally press that button whilst measuring and unknowingly knock about 10cm of the measurement you write down… and then unknowingly cut the bath panel too short… and by too short, I mean about 10cm too short… which then means you have to go out and buy a new one so you can do it right.
But I only made that mistake once.
It’s also got other features, so you can work out the square of an area… very handy for carpeting, and even the cubic size of a room… handy for working out how much wall paper you might need.
It’s worth the cost at 20 just to avoid the cursing and time wasted trying to use a frickin tape measure.
As I was only going to be using this around the house, the 50m variant seemed reasonable, as the additional 50m provided by the 100m device would likely be wasted.
The device came well packaged, in a well-presented box and plastic pouch, with instructions and batteries. Given that this device is likely to be entered into my toolbox, a protective pouch of some sort would have been a nice addition, but there’s nothing like this included. Instead, I bought a cheap mobile phone pouch (the soft drawstring type) to protect the display and prevent scratching.
It doesn’t take much effort to get up and running with the device, but in order to use some of the more complicated features, you’d definitely have to familiarise yourself with the instruction.
I’ve got no reason to doubt the accuracy, and the readings it provides do match the readings I’d previously obtained with a tape measure.
The screen can be backlit so that it can be used in low light, and the visible red laser makes measuring a really simple task. There is also some basic memory functionality, continuous measurement feature, and multiple measurements can be added/subtracted with ease.
I would definitely recommend this device to a DIYer looking to get some quick and accurate measurements of their home.
Accuracy wise, my unit measures a consistent +2mm over my tape measures for all the distances from about 50cm to 5m (what I have tested so far). Knowing this offset has allowed me to cut shelves to within 1mm of the actual gap they sit in, which is perfect for my professional needs. It is also works well at measuring in confined target spaces – I measured the width of a dining room along the back of a freezer that was only 30mm from the wall from a distance of 3m away from the freezer – took a steady hand but returned an accurate and consistent result. Was not possible to do this with a tape measure moving everything away from the wall in question.
I concur with the comments about visibility of the laser dot when used outside in brighter light conditions. Solution – wait for a dull, overcast day if you can. I have the 50m unit; I don’t know if the 100m unit uses a brighter laser.
Overall a good addition to my toolkit and definitely fulfils the purpose I bought it for.
This has pretty much replaced my tape measure for most jobs. Undertaking a number of interior projects using this device and is simple to use, quick and easy. I’ve checked the accuracy every now and again and seems fine, certainly good enough for DIY.
I tried using it on an external garden fence project and it was very difficult to find the laser dot on the target measuring point. The sun wasn’t that bright, but wasn’t easy to see over long distances. This may be common with other similar laser measuring units, but was a little limiting.
Although the use of this device isn’t great on external projects, I would still recommend it.
1) No way to calibrate, unlike many other units.
2) No case included (really important).
3) Unit has hard plastic outer not rubber.
These units are light weight with a laser and large lens in the end which needs to be kept clean and protected. A case, at least an end cap, is an essential component to protect against damage. Other comparable products come with a case, rubber outer and for less money too. Will last several minutes in my tool bag without these basics for protection. Knocked 1 star for that reason.
Testing has revealed that the devices
I tried are (understandably) sensitive to the surface being aimed at. I found wood and anything glossy gave up to +/-5mm errors and also inconsistent readings when repeating the exact same measurement. Matt painted surfaces worked best and gave completely consistent and completely accurate readings, frankly, better and much easier to take than using any human operated tape measure. To achieve accuracy and consistency I am now placing a piece of white copier paper and blutack if measuring against anything wood or shiny. This also helps with aim over longer distances. Used this way I found it mm accurate to the measuring (1 mm) resolution of the machine.
Furthermore if seeking to determine accuracy of these devices they must be compared against at least a calibrated tape used at the calibrated temperature. Your 5 tape from Wilco outside on a cold day against a brick wall won’t do. I have one calibrated 3m tape and 5 general use tapes. They measure up to 2mm different from my calibrated tape. In short, don’t dis the device because it doesn’t check against your inexpensive tool box tape. Tolerances add up. Your tape could, be wrong and most importantly your tested surface also needs to be controlled and consistent.
Reluctantly returned in favour of an item with a case and ability to calibrate. Highly accurate against a white paper or matt painted surface.
I’ve so far only had cause to use the meter for straight-forward measurement in a single plane, but it made the job of recording the detailed internal dimensions of our local church (for an energy survey) a piece of cake. Even at extreme distances, I found the laser dot easy to see, but you do need a steady hand to maintain the dot at the desired position for measurement. The meter has two bubble-levels, although in everyday hand-held use I’d suggest you’d be hard pressed to pay too much attention to them while simultaneously keeping an eye on that distant red dot. The problem might have been overcome had a threaded socket to enable tripod mounting been incorporated, but since achieving accurate wall-to-wall measurement requires the back of the unit to be positioned against the opposing wall I can understand why it wasn’t – as a normal tripod obviously wouldn’t allow that.
I wouldn’t contest the instrument’s accuracy, and its sensitivity is obvious as you scan across a distant surface and witness the effect it has on the reading. It’s ruggedly constructed within a hard plastic case, it has a wrist strap and a clear display and is well packaged with instructions that are fairly easy to comprehend. The unit has has a level of sophistication that I’m unlikely ever to need (area and volume calculation, etc.) I’ve not used it out of doors – can’t imagine I would ever need to – so I can’t comment on how easy it would be to read in bright daylight, but it’s proved ideal for the purpose for which I bought it.