"The Maplin Masterclass" Build-From-Raw-Components LoRa Weather Station & Kitchen Receiver Kit (Reed Switches, Hall Sensors, N52 Magnets, Resistor Ring, ESP32-S3 & SX1262) (OGA-WX-116)
Build both the garden weather station and 2.4" kitchen LoRa receiver from raw glass reed switches, Hall sensors, N52 magnets & 1% resistors on breadboard and PCB.
UK Blackout & Field Application
Instead of plugging together sealed modules, you learn how every sensor works at the component level: soldering the 8-resistor voltage-divider ring that turns reed-switch closures into compass headings, debouncing tipping-bucket pulses with RC filters, and transmitting custom C++/MicroPython struct packets over 868MHz LoRa.
Engineered for Both across Great Britain. In a prolonged utility outage, "The Maplin Masterclass" Build-From-Raw-Components LoRa Weather Station & Kitchen Receiver Kit (Reed Switches, Hall Sensors, N52 Magnets, Resistor Ring, ESP32-S3 & SX1262) provides dependable off-grid capability, with plain-English commissioning documentation. Delivery times are confirmed when ordering opens.
Verified Technical Specifications
| Catalogue SKU | OGA-WX-116 (EOD-WX-116) |
|---|---|
| System Category | Hacker, Maker & SDR Kits |
| UK Retail Price | Price confirmed at launch |
| UK Dispatch Lead Time | Confirmed when ordering opens |
| Engineering Specifications | Build both the garden weather station and kitchen display from raw electronic components on breadboard & through-hole PCB: 12× Glass Magnetic Reed Switches, 2× SS49E Hall-Effect Sensors, 6× N52 Neodymium Magnets, 8-Resistor 1% Voltage-Divider Wind Vane Ring, BME280 barometer, 6V 2W Solar LiFePO4 (3.2V) Charger Circuit, 2× ESP32-S3 + Ra-01SH SX1262 868MHz LoRa Transceivers, 2.4" Colour TFT Kitchen Screen, Piezo Barometric Storm Alarm, mechanical rotor/bucket mouldings, and the 48-Page First-Principles Electronics Workbook. |
Companion UK Hardware & Reference Manuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the "The Maplin Masterclass" Build-From-Raw-Components LoRa Weather Station & Kitchen Receiver Kit (Reed Switches, Hall Sensors, N52 Magnets, Resistor Ring, ESP32-S3 & SX1262) (OGA-WX-116) supplied ready for UK 230V 50Hz / British regulatory standards?
Yes. OGA-WX-116 is configured specifically for UK households and smallholdings (Hacker, Maker & SDR Kits), with full technical specifications: Build both the garden weather station and kitchen display from raw electronic components on breadboard & through-hole PCB: 12× Glass Magnetic Reed Switches, 2× SS49E Hall-Effect Sensors, 6× N52 Neodymium Magnets, 8-Resistor 1% Voltage-Divider Wind Vane Ring, BME280 barometer, 6V 2W Solar LiFePO4 (3.2V) Charger Circuit, 2× ESP32-S3 + Ra-01SH SX1262 868MHz LoRa Transceivers, 2.4" Colour TFT Kitchen Screen, Piezo Barometric Storm Alarm, mechanical rotor/bucket mouldings, and the 48-Page First-Principles Electronics Workbook..
What is the UK price and dispatch lead time for OGA-WX-116?
"The Maplin Masterclass" Build-From-Raw-Components LoRa Weather Station & Kitchen Receiver Kit (Reed Switches, Hall Sensors, N52 Magnets, Resistor Ring, ESP32-S3 & SX1262) is not available to order yet. The price is confirmed at launch; register interest on this page and we will email you when it can be ordered.