RootLog
Your data lives on your desk, not in someone's cloud

Monitor Your Air Quality.
Keep Your Privacy.

RootLog is an offline environmental data logger that tracks temperature, humidity and air quality—storing everything locally on a microSD card. No internet. No subscriptions. No compromises.

100% offline operation
Decades of storage
Open data format

Ships in 2 weeks • 30-day returns • Open source firmware

See It In Action

Compact design. Clear display. Built to blend into any environment while continuously monitoring what matters.

RootLog v1.0
22.4°C
Air Quality: Good
LOGGING

Live Display

OLED screen shows current readings at a glance. Status LED confirms logging activity.

ESP32
RTC
BME280
SGP40
microSD Slot

Skeleton Edition

Transparent enclosure showcases the hardware. Perfect for educational settings and maker enthusiasts.

Who Is RootLog For?

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Home Offices

Track workspace conditions over weeks and months without cloud accounts or recurring fees.

→ Monitor air quality during long work sessions
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Classrooms

Log environmental data for educational projects without internet dependency or privacy concerns.

→ Teach data science with real measurements
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Studios & Workshops

Monitor air quality and climate in maker spaces where ventilation and temperature matter.

→ Ensure safe working conditions offline
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Privacy-Conscious Users

Keep your environmental data completely private. No servers. No telemetry. No compromises.

→ Physical data ownership only

How It Works

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1. Sensors Measure

Temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2, and volatile organic compounds are continuously monitored.

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2. Data Stored Locally

Every reading is written to the microSD card with precise timestamps. No internet required.

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3. Export When Ready

Pop out the SD card and access standard CSV files. Import into any tool you prefer.

// Hardware Block Diagram

BME280 + SGP40
Sensors
ESP32-C3
Microcontroller
MicroSD Card
Storage
Universal Format
CSV Output

Visualize Your Environment

Your CSV data works with any analysis tool. Here's a week of monitoring from a home office.

Temperature & Humidity (7 days)

Generated from: 2026-01-03_log.csv
Temperature (°C)
Humidity (%)
26° 22° 18°
Mon Wed Fri Sun

CO2 Levels (24 hours)

Good
Moderate
Poor
6am 12pm 6pm 12am
ppm
Excel

Open CSV directly in spreadsheets

Python

Pandas, Matplotlib, custom analysis

Grafana

Professional dashboards & alerts

RootLog vs Typical Smart Monitors

Feature RootLog Typical Smart Monitor
Cloud Required
Subscription Often
Local Storage
Internet Dependency None Required
Data Ownership Full Limited
Works Indefinitely Until servers shut down

Your Data, Human Readable.

Pop the SD card into your laptop. Drag the CSV into Excel, Python, or Grafana. No proprietary software required.

// sample_data.csv
Date, Time, Temp_C, Hum_%, Press_hPa, Air_Quality_Index
06-01-2026, 21:00:01, 22.4, 45.1, 1013.25, 89
06-01-2026, 21:01:01, 22.5, 45.0, 1013.24, 90
06-01-2026, 21:02:01, 22.5, 45.2, 1013.23, 88
06-01-2026, 21:03:01, 22.6, 45.1, 1013.25, 91
06-01-2026, 21:04:01, 22.6, 45.0, 1013.26, 87
// Sampling Interval

1 minute

Configurable from every second to 30 minutes

// File Size

~1MB / week

At 1-minute intervals. Centuries on a 16GB card.

// Data Retention

300+ years

On a standard 16GB microSD card

Technical Transparency

// DESIGNED FOR

Continuous Operation

Built to run 24/7 with minimal power draw. USB-C powered for reliable, always-on monitoring.

// ARCHITECTURE

Offline by Design

No Wi-Fi chip. No cellular modem. Physically incapable of network communication.

// PRIVACY

No Account. No Tracking.

Zero telemetry. Zero analytics. Your data never touches our servers because we don't have any.

// POWER

5V USB-C

Standard phone charger compatible. Low power consumption (~150mA average).

The Technical Guts

// PROCESSOR

ESP32-C3

RISC-V architecture. Compact power. Hackable firmware.

// ENVIRONMENT

BME280 + AHT0X

Precision temp, humidity & pressure sensing. Industrial grade.

// AIR QUALITY

SGP40

Air quality index sensor with incredible accuracy.

// TIMEKEEPING

DS3231 RTC

Real-time clock with battery backup. Accuracy is everything.

// DISPLAY

0.91" OLED

High contrast, low power. Glows in the dark.

// STORAGE

MicroSD

Centuries of data on a single card. Your archives.

Configure Your RootLog

Choose your style and version. Ships in 2 weeks.

Choose Your Style

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Components Visible

Skeleton Edition (Coming Soon)

Transparent case shows all components. Perfect for makers and educational use.

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Clean & Minimal

Enclosed Edition

Full enclosure. Only screen and button visible. Professional appearance.

Select Your Version

Selected: Skeleton Edition • DIY • 29.99 €

Local Data. Zero Cloud. Total Transparency.

Built by You.

The RootLog Maker Kit is a love letter to electronics. It arrives as a curated set of high-quality components designed for the conscious builder—offering you the rare power to capture the pulse of the environment without ever touching the cloud.