Hackerbox 0114 - WOPR

In this video, I dig into HackerBox 0114: WOPR, which pays homage to the iconic blinking lights of 1983’s WarGames. This box has two separate projects packed inside: 🟥 First up, I build a WOPR-style LED matrix display using four 8x32 MAX7219 modules piggybacked together and driven by a tiny ESP32 Super Mini. I show you how to wire it up, upload the code, and get that glorious “would you like to play a game?” vibe on your bench or server rack. 🟦 Then we shift gears and fire up the included ESP32-S3 board with built-in display. I walk through some sample projects and demos, including a peek at the Marauder firmware for wireless exploration. 💾 Plus: 3D-printed mounting options, nods to the golden age of phreaking, and tips for customizing both builds. 🎁 Giveaway time! Thanks to HackerBoxes, we'll giving away a brand-new HackerBox 0114 to one lucky commenter. To enter, just drop a comment below. 🗓 Winner picked on or around August 2nd, 2025 (US only, sorry). 🔧 Resources and links: • HackerBox 0114 Info https://hackerboxes.com/collections/past-hackerboxes/products/hackerbox-0114-wopr • HackerBox 0114 Instructable https://www.instructables.com/HackerBox-0114-WOPR/ Check the SXSPhil youtube channel. All kinds of telecom goodness there. Impressive collection that is now at the @ConnectionsMuseum in Denver (I think). https://www.youtube.com/@UC_uOq-JdLT5IKXibG9r8T9A 🎶 Music by @WhiteBatAudio Thanks for the tunes! 👾 Shoutout to @retroCombs my awesome neighbor-in-retro! Check out his channel(s)! 💬 P.S. If you made it to the bottom of the description you might deserve a HackShack sticker. Find a way to reach out. You know the drill.