Compact reflow table with BLE control, and 80x70 mm working area

[pvit]

https://github.com/puzrin/reflow_micro

This table is meant for hobbyists who assemble PCBs from time to time. It may not be as feature-packed as professional gear, but it's compact and covers most hobby needs.

Key points:

• Very small, doesn't eat much space when not in use.
• Powered from a 100-140 W USB PD charger.
• Controlled from a web browser (desktop and mobile).
• 80x70 mm working area.
• Components cost under $50.
• Simple heating profile management.
• Up to 180°C with the simple MCPCB-based head.
• Up to 300°C with the MCH-based head.

Use cases:

• Reflow soldering with Sn42Bi58 (138°C) paste using the MCPCB-based head.
• Pre-heating (130-150°C) for hot air work.
• Other tinkering, like drying parts or baking paint.

This project isn't unique on the market, but the feature balance is tuned for fun hobby use and learning. The goal is to be useful and show that building modern electronics at home is totally doable, even for beginners.

[Zipdox]

Is it controlled entirely through a browser or only for profile configuration? Requiring a web browser even for using an already configured profile would be unnecessary.

[pvit]

The current profile can be started with a long-press of the button, without the web app.