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For W.O.P.R. Missile Launch Code Display Kit - HAXORZ

I've been using this for about a year now, and it does exactly what I need it to do. I've reflowed a few boards with this quite successfully.

I also use the "bake" mode to re-dry my desiccant in my 3D printer filament containers. Very handy.

Paul | June 18, 2022

Retro, Interesting and Fun! Be the envy of other nerds

A really cool kit. I would recommend adding on the Tiny PICO and Audio shield when you order the WOPR. It was a combination of through hole and surface mount components. Clear instructions. Had a little trouble with the LEDs but turns out it was my poor soldering job.
Code example gave basic functionality but can be easily modified, I have ideas maybe to tie into the weather and display temp, lower the DEFCON for a storm warning.

Any nerd from the 80s needs this.

Derek | March 1, 2022

If you like using SMD components, then you need this!

For W.O.P.R. Missile Launch Code Display Kit - HAXORZ

The Reflow Master has really helped me lift my project production game when using SMD parts, highly recomended.

Kevin | June 8, 2021

I’m ready to play a game Joshua.

This is a project that I’ve pondered doing myself a number of times but this kit is 100 times better than I would have been able to pull off.

First time venturing into surface mount for more than a diode, it required a few reworks on pin traces (my fault) but in the end worked great. Simple and forgiving!

Only thought is I wish there was a better way to get the defcon 1-5 indicators to stay in place, I may use a dab of hot glue one day if I think of it.

Nicholas | April 18, 2021

WOPR

For W.O.P.R. Missile Launch Code Display Kit - HAXORZ

Great kit, sits on top of my restored missile command arcade game. No issues getting together or setting it up.

Jason | Jan. 19, 2021

Excellent little reflow oven controller

I bought the Reflow Master to replace the Adafruit PyPortal I was using as the controller for my homemade EZ Make Oven. The PyPortal has worked great so far, but I have other plans for it, and wanted something more purpose-built.

It arrived in just under a month which is not bad for free shipping from Australia to the US, during a global pandemic, and over the holiday shopping season peak. I bought the 3D printed case, and am glad that I did, as it's much better quality than I can easily achieve with my old printer.

Within 10 minutes of its delivery, I had swapped out the PyPortal for the Reflow Master. I performed the reflow test, then ran an actual reflow cycle. Worked perfectly the first time. I'm using the relay-switched power strip used in Adafruit's EZ Make Oven tutorial, so I didn't even need to take apart my toaster oven.

Thanks Seon!

Greg | Oct. 5, 2020

Works great!

Bought Reflow Master for prototyping my commercial boards and short runs. Works great out of the box. I didn't need to add a new solder profile, I am using the first one on the menu for Chipquick-138 Celsius (Sn42/Bi57.6/Ag0.4). This solder is readily available in US on Digikey. I adapted the Aldi 1400w oven without much trouble and currently am not using a fan. I like the feature on the Reflow Master to "test" the oven for temperature ramp up/down, with this you can determine if the oven is suitable before you start hacking it. Buy the case, worth the extra couple bucks for a nice clean setup and to protect the connections/screen.

Shipping happened the next day but took about 4 weeks with Australian Post, definitely impacted by COVID. Choose DHL if you need it sooner.

Thanks Seon, Great product.
Greg

Daryl | Aug. 23, 2020

Great product and support

Great product works as expected for reflow soldering. Detailed documentation and great support from the seller.

Piero Giorgio | Aug. 12, 2020

Small, it's small... But!

For W.O.P.R. Missile Launch Code Display Kit - HAXORZ

You could get an ATTiny85, and it would be smaller. But then, you would not get WiFi, an ESP-32 CPU with all the memory and microPython (if that's you rcup of tea, of course). All in very little more space than the ATTiny85.

Tristan | Aug. 10, 2020

Very Cool

After seeing this on YouTube I had to have one and it didn't disappoint. This turned out to be a fun and easy to kit to build. The diagram is clear and the 0805 components are fairly easy to solder as long as you have a pair of fine tweezers. I did have the same issue as one of the other reviewers. One of the pre-soldered LEDs for the DEFCON indicators broke off as I was cleaning the flux off the board. Fortunately I have a hot air station and was able to reattach it without damage by masking the surrounding plastic components with foil and kapton tape and carefully heating the area from the other side of the PCB with the hot air set to 260C. It worked fine afterwards. I don't think it would be possible to solder the LEDs with a soldering iron without melting them. So a degree of caution in handling is advisable in order to not make the same mistake.

I'm really looking forward to playing with the firmware and this seems like a good project for learning more about the ESP32. Thanks for creating this kit.

Alex | Aug. 6, 2020

Amazing WOPR clock, best one on the market!

For W.O.P.R. Missile Launch Code Display Kit - HAXORZ

Fairly easy kit to put together, remember it is surface mount, so flux is your friend and take you time.

The finish product looks spectacular, and makes a great desk piece.

The source code is easy to extend, so you can add the features you want to see as part of the clock/launch system.

Highly recommend the W.O.P.R. as well as Unexpected Marker in general.

Charles | May 20, 2020

TinyPico - a great thing to play with while in LockDown :)

I'm just scratching the surface of Micropython and the ESP32 range of chips.
Seon's tutorials have been great - and so of course I had to buy a TinyPico to try.
It's great to buy locally manufactured tech goods and support a fellow Aussie when nearly everything is imported.
My first project (A Siri controlled laundry hamper lid) is still going through testing, but the potential is huge :)

Charles.

Owen | April 1, 2020

Highly recommend!

Seon shipped the product virtually immediately and it arrived in the US in quick time.
Beautifully made and the libraries work flawlessly.

Nigel | March 30, 2020

Great displays

These are well made and extremely useful displays. They are easy to connect and work flawlessly with the Arduino libraries. High quality rgb led"s mega bright and very pleased with my purchase

Kris | March 4, 2020

A great bit of kit!

Really fast shipping to the UK and a doddle to put together. I paired this up with a cheap toaster oven from Aldi and it works a treat; ideal for the hobbyist.

Kristofor | March 4, 2020

Beautiful displays!

I purchased a few of these for a project - putting them together was straightforward with a bit of patience. I'd totally recommend using a reflow oven if you have one - use Seon's Reflow Master if you fancy making your own oven! Seon offered great support with a small issue I had. All-in-all, a great product.

Michael | Feb. 15, 2020

So cool!

For Unexpected Maker Badge 2019 Kit

Lovely item, had so much fun building it can’t wait to hack! I will be buying again from unexpectedmaker! 😊

Robin | Jan. 26, 2020

Exactly what I was looking for!

Small yet powerful, a perfect fit for our WebAssembly demo. I also ordered the IPS Display Shield, should prove a great combo.

David | Nov. 27, 2019

You won't find a better device (and we looked)

This is just perfect for us. The screen is a necessity when you are trying to work out what is going on and why your profile may not be working. We started using a smaller oven (read cheap) that couldn't quite keep pace on the ramp time. We were able to edit the profile and achieve exactly what we wanted.

This thing is well put together (buying the case for it is well worth it) and the software is easy to follow which enabled us to modify it for some drying and pre-heating applications.

This product is what makes Tindie such a great destination.

Francois | Oct. 31, 2019

Great super small board

The board is great and the seller even greater. We had many issues with the local post and he reacted super fast.
Thanks a lot !

Leonhard | Oct. 7, 2019

Amazing board

This ESP32 board is incredibly small, really well made, and works perfectly. Wifi performance is very good, too. And it was super nice of you to add a few bonus shields for free! Will likely order more in the future :). Also love the unexpectedmaker website / documentation and live streams.

François | July 1, 2019

It works

It quickly arrived very well packaged. The whole kit was very easy to assemble and worked flawlessly. Obviously, you have to provide the oven but also the relay (which most of us, DIYers already have in stock). Also, as each oven if different, you'll have to find how to open and modify your own oven. This being said, if you are reflowing PCBs, chances are this is not rocket science for you! Personally, everything was up and running in less than an hour.

Iulian | May 14, 2019

Super product !

For SAMD21G Mangler

I highly recommend , it does his job ! The pcb and 3d printed accessories are exactly what you need !

Mark | March 22, 2019

Excellently designed product!

Reflow Master is a brilliant solution for creators to make their own DIY reflow toaster oven. Very well designed and backed up with professional build quality. I highly recommend this product and other products from this seller.

Brian | Dec. 20, 2018

Great fun!

My 60+ year old eyes managed (just) to deal with the very small SMD components.
Great outcome and ready to impress at Christmas. Highly recommended.

Kaye | Dec. 17, 2018

Great little kit.

Really nice to be able to support a local seller. Love your youtube channel. This kit is great to practice some SMD soldering. Nicely packaged and put together. Very well documented. Look forward to seeing what you unexpectedly make next.

Amine | Oct. 16, 2018

Love it!

Just Received two kits today, Seon shipped them next day and shipping time was as expected, 2 weeks from Australia to Canada . Thank you Seon for including a solder paste stencil, the boards are clean and well made. I just have to put it together, can't wait!

Michael | Oct. 10, 2018

Fantastic item!

For Segliment Display

I’m so pleased with this Segliment display, can’t wait to assemble it! Fast shipping and great service, hope to do business again!

Tim | Sept. 23, 2018

My toaster oven just became part of my Maker kit!!

The Reflow Master arrived straight away and has taken me very little time to add on to the toaster oven, I had great results from my first attempt. Before I bought the Reflow Master I'd never done any surface mount and have always persisted with hand soldering or avoiding it all together. After fitting the controller and doing one empty trial run I decided to put in a brand new ciruit board with a mix of parts like a Hirose Micro SD slot to see how well I could get it reflow, perfect on the first try with no rework required. Also, the Unexpected Maker himself has been super responsive to any questions I've had.

Kenneth | Sept. 15, 2018

Love it!

For TinyDev tiny Tiny85 RGB LED Driver/Dev Board

If you are looking for something in between the calm "1206" waters of the "I Can Surface Mount Solder" kit and the "0201" insanity of the SMD Challenge, this is it. I think "0603" is the perfect surface mount size for makers because they can be done by hand without magnification or special soldering tips.

The kit parts are clearly marked, and the kit comes with a "locating" diagram to help out. An extra LED or two would be nice as I lost one and burned one. I love the blink patterns and PCB shape. The perfect eye-catching addition to my Maker Faire vest, joining PartFusion's "I Can Solder" badge and tomm_archer's "Francis X. Clampazzo" badge.

David | Sept. 10, 2018

TinyDev board

The parts arrived in good order, well packaged with all necessary documentation. I would highly recommend this vendor, who is also very responsive to enquiries via Facebook IM.

Martin | Sept. 10, 2018

Awesome Surface Mount Devices (SMD) challenge kit

Shipping from Australia to Canada in a flat envelope took 18 calendar days.

Doing the challenge took me 58 minutes from opening the package to reading the instructions, compare the parts I got with the one in the instructions, layout everything on the silicone mat, solder every 35 components (82 solder to make), brush the flux out and clean the solder with alcohol. The badge did not work the first time I've put the CR2032 battery in (not included by the way) but figured out that pressing onto the battery holder was putting power in, so I had to desolder it and apply some solder on the negative pad of the battery on the PCB to help it make contact with the battery. This is included in the 58 minutes chrono.

I have to admit that over all the SAO kits (Shitty Add Ons) and SMD challenge kits I have done lately, this one here had the clearest instructions I've seen so far. Printed in colors, and all the parts were numbered.

Unfortunately, there's not a single extra part included. Don't kick out an LED by squeezing too hard on your tweezer because you are gonna have to search the floor for it, trust me, I know what I'm talking about. ;) (Stopped the chrono for that.)

I have not yet played with the "Hackable Header" pads on the board to reprogram the Attiny85 chip.

Jason | Aug. 30, 2018

I finally have a Reflow Oven