Reflow Plate from Upcycled Hotplate

I created a github repository for the project, something I haven't done for many years. I also started the code for the controller, something I haven't done for equally as long a time, trying to wake up the brain and remember how to code, I'm leaning on Arduino's flavor of C++ for this project just for ease of use and rapid development. I need to figure out how to reference the different libraries that I am using within the project, I thought I had seen a way to link a repository to files in an entirely different repository that did this very thing, however this is far above my knowledge on how github works, it will require some heavy investigation. For now I'll likely just pull the libraries from the directory and add it to the repository manually as I go. I'll add CAD, BOMs, and drawings in the future, however because it's form fit for this specific hot plate, the CAD isn't going to get you very far unless you have the exact model which is a Hamilton Beach Type ST30 Model 25490A: https://hamiltonbeach.com/dual-breakfast-sandwich-maker-25490 . I'm predicting that the code is going to be the longest task in this list, I'm fluent in hardware, my software abilities have atrophied over time, they are slowly coming awake.

I added the parts that I am using for the project as well as a rudimentary assembly drawing, mostly for pointing out screw locations, it's very bare bones. 

I've learned so far that hardware is expensive, those screws add up, especially when you have to buy them in packs, I definitely see the merit in using snap connections built into your models, I will visit this in 3D models going forward. That being said I would still have to use screws for mounting most of the electronics, also since this box has main wires inside of it I do want it to be fairly hard to open, I think 8 recessed torx screws accomplishes this pretty well.

The base plate just came off the 3D printer and looks great!

Just completed the shell layer of the enclosure and I am very happy to say it fit! I'm in the process of printing the base plate as I type.

I also had a little fun with my wife's label maker and some heat shrink label I had found online. I absolutely love the stuff!

Next steps are to buy the rest of the hardware (and update the project BOM....) as well as the rest of the electronics.