tilde.industries

297 orders since Mar 20, 2019

Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.73)

Documentation: (4.73)

Shipping: (4.67)

Communication: (4.73)

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Jim | Dec. 27, 2021

Fairly easy build, great desktop amusement

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

I initially bought this for one of my kids, but it has remained in my office on my desk using up the last bits of life in batteries that formerly powered our many electronic devices. I would say a functional build is possible for a beginner to soldering, but the cleanest looking result might require slightly more skill. The instructions are straightforward and the quality of the components is top notch. Has been in almost continuous use for seven months without a problem.

Michael | Dec. 27, 2021

Slow shipping, but AWESOME!

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

This was the very first thing I ever bought from Tindie and I must say it is awesome. Took maybe 10mins to assemble and now I think it is a permanent fixture - it's seriously cute. The shipping was quite slow but when it arrived it was well packaged (seriously) and the documentation was top-notch. Thanks heaps for this awesome little project!

Brandon | Dec. 1, 2021

Great quality. No instructions...

For Jack-O'-Lantern

It's a wonderful product. I bought their Joule Thief Cat as well. The kits are very well designed and easy enough to solder the surface mount components without a rework station. As of 01DEC2021 there are no assembly instructions posted. Almost everything is identified in the silk screen on the boards the exception is the bodge wires. The kit is put together really well and easy to work through though. Hopefully we get the build doc soon! No communication yet from the shop owner but it's the holiday season. Will update once I hear back.

**UPDATE:03DEC2021 Docs are up! Enjoy the build everyone.

Great comms from the Tilde team as well.

Christopher | Nov. 19, 2021

Stylin

For Witch Hat

A nice accessory for your Joule. Not much good on its own. Clips well together without issues, and looks very spooky.

Ian | Nov. 8, 2021

None delivery of goods and very poor seller communication.

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

Two weeks after ordering this item and it still has not arrived.
Contacted the seller to confirm that this item was shipped and had NO response.

SO AVOID THIS SELLER!

Response from tilde.industries | Dec. 28, 2021

We are sorry that your order did not arrived quickly and you had to reach out to us. We have replied within 2 working days to the enquiry and sent a replacement the same day since the order was lost in transit. We are a small team and this is our passion project that we make happen in our free time.

We understand the frustration and are sorry for the delayed order again, we did our best to make it right.

the tilde team

Florian | Feb. 8, 2021

Another awesome Tilde project

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

My package arrived in a protective bag from the mail, and as it seemed the batteryholders ripped out of the package in transit. But as expected the Tilde people resolved the problem swiftly. Instructions to build the cat are very simple and clear. Winding the coil is the trickiest part of the project, I only managed to push 9 loops through. The festive hat (add-on) is a very nice touch, but it was a bit tricky to put together (had to cut away on the inserts a little bit) Did not spoil any of the fun though.

The cat, once risen from the dead on an old battery, will show you her glowing eyes for hours and hours :-)

Tom | Jan. 28, 2021

You need this in your life

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

All projects by Tilde are true pieces of art, and the Joule Cat really takes the hat so far.

Amazing to look at, and great to learn how to solder with. Instructions are clear and have step by step picture guides.

Highly recommended!

Richard | Jan. 16, 2021

Joule Thief Cat Kit

For Joule Thief Cat Kit

A good looking kit, the only challenge to building it is winding the little torroid. It works down to about 0.4V, so it is a decent Joule Thief. At 1.5V it draws about 120mA and the eye LEDs have a nice orange glow.

Svenja | Jan. 6, 2021

The most wonderful pin set!

For The Little Prince pin set

The Little Prince pin set is the most magical set of pins I own. The design is so wonderful, the quality of the board fantastic and the care for detail in this is just outstanding. One can see and feel the love put into this design. Everything from the lovely packaging, the fast delivery (even over the Christmas time), to the product itself is amazing. Thank you so much for this lovely product :)

Ruben | Nov. 6, 2020

Amazing

For CYBER SCARAB pin/SAO kit

The items works perfetly and the documentation is cool. Exceptional delivery to Spain. Thanks!!!!!!!

Florian | Aug. 14, 2020

Tilde rocks :-)

For CYBER SCARAB pin/SAO kit

I ordered their previous Tyrannopixelus kits wanting to make a wearable pin for my kid. Turns out the old PCB was not really suitable to do that (although more bodging obviously would work). This newer kit makes it a *lot* easier to do that, and Tilde was kind enough to add a newer Tyrannopixelus board as well. Soldering the parts together was a nice exercise in tiny SMD stuff for me and the end result is great! Thanks Tilde~

Rob | Aug. 6, 2020

Must have for SAO enthusiasts

For Helpful Otter Badge Add-on

Helpful Otter is a must have for anyone who loves to show off their multiple awesome SAO's, but sad there's generally one connector provided on a typical badge.

Nice and well finished design, but be aware that it requires you to solder your own connectors where you want them.

P.S. Tilde: how about a similar product that allows you to carry multiple SAO's battery powered pinned onto a backpack or hat? :D

Rob | Aug. 6, 2020

Lovely design. Perfect to educate young (age 8+) people.

For Tyrannopixelus Rex pin/SAO kit

What I love about Tilde Industries, is that these people clearly create by following their harts. Immediately when you open up their carefully packaged items, you will notice their care for details and presentation. You might even find it with a special tough, just for you. <3

This Rex is a small well finished PCB, which requires minor effort to finish it into either an SAO or a pin. I ordered multiple to allow my young nieces to learn soldering and own a lovely *self finished* pin afterwards. An experience I can recommend to anyone with young kids in the family.

Thank you Tilde Industries! Love your work!

Niek | June 27, 2020

Beautiful kit

For Tyrannopixelus Rex pin/SAO kit

Very nicely designed PCB, loving the silkscreen art on the back and the little gold-plated edges. Great packaging which shows how much care went into this.

Super happy to have a blinky Rex next to my cyber scarab :)

Sulyok | Jan. 29, 2020

Details are +++

For Tyrannopixelus Rex pin/SAO kit

The graphics, the design of the pcb is really detailed, the led when its turned on lights really nicely. If you need a dino that has glowing eyes this is the best one. But be careful! If you dont take care of him, he might bite you!