Connected Space Launch
Countdown Timer

Bring the excitement of Mission Control to your desk with Wi-Fi-connected countdowns based on published launch schedules aggregated by The Space Devs and delivered through Time2Launch.

Refreshes published launch schedules automatically over Wi-Fi
Filter by launch provider or region, including NASA, SpaceX, ULA, and Florida launches
Four 2-digit red 7-segment LED displays (DD:HH:MM:SS)

Launch dates and times can change and depend on third-party data availability. Time2Launch is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA, SpaceX, ULA, or The Space Devs.

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Effortless Setup

Complete the guided Wi-Fi setup in four steps.

1. Power On

Plug in the device. It will automatically enter setup mode, cycling through Setup, IPAddr, and 192.3.2.1 on the display.

2. Connect via Wi-Fi

On your phone or computer, connect to the new Wi-Fi network named LAUNCH-TIMER-XXXXX.

3. Access Portal

Open a web browser and navigate to 192.3.2.1.

4. Configure

Enter your home Wi-Fi credentials and select your preferred launch preset (e.g., NASA, Florida launches, or SpaceX only). Save, and you're ready for liftoff!

Keep the full user guide nearby

Download the latest two-page tri-fold manual for setup, display messages, LED indicators, factory reset instructions, and troubleshooting.

Download Manual

PDF · Manual version 11.0

Configuration reference

The setup menu, explained

Most owners only need Wi-Fi, a launch filter, and display brightness. The remaining controls are there for special events, custom integrations, and long-term flexibility.

Network settings

SSID: Choose a detected network or type its exact name. Hidden networks can be entered manually.
Network password: Enter the Wi-Fi password. Leave it blank only for a network that genuinely has no password.

Launch filter

Select the launches you want the timer to follow: global, Florida, California, United States, crewed, SpaceX, or NASA. The timer selects the next scheduled launch currently available in the data that matches your selection.

A narrow filter can legitimately produce NO LAUNCHES when nothing matching it is currently scheduled.

Display brightness

Set the LED display from 0% to 100%. The choice is stored on the timer and remains in effect after a restart. A setting of 0% intentionally blanks the digits while the timer continues running.

Custom time and custom ID

Use Custom Time runs a one-time countdown to a future GMT time. Use Custom ID asks the Time2Launch service for one specific launch identifier. These modes are intended for special cases and cannot be enabled together.

Advanced Settings

Powerful controls, intentionally locked

Advanced controls are hidden and disabled by default. Check Edit Advanced Settings before making changes. This extra step prevents an accidental tap from replacing a working data source.

Backup launch endpoint

The timer normally asks Time2Launch first. If that request fails or returns unusable data, firmware 1.2.2 and newer automatically tries the configured backup. The default is The Space Devs Launch Library 2, an independent launch-data service.

You may replace it with your own HTTPS service. Set to Default restores the recommended The Space Devs address at any time.

Amber fallback warning

When the primary service is unavailable but backup data succeeds, the status LED flashes amber briefly while the countdown continues normally. Disable this warning if you prefer no visible indication.

Building your own endpoint

The timer makes an HTTPS GET request and adds the selected filter as a query parameter:

GET /next-launch?filter=florida

Reply with HTTP 200 and one of these JSON bodies:

{"net":"2026-08-01T12:34:56Z"}

{"net":"No upcoming launches"}

•net must be a JSON string.
•Timestamps must be valid, future ISO-8601 values.
•The URL must use HTTPS with a certificate chaining to Google Trust Services or Let’s Encrypt ISRG Root X1.

Designed for longevity

Useful beyond any one company or server

A physical product should not become useless because one website changes or one company is no longer available. My commitment is to keep the timer useful without permanently locking it to Time2Launch infrastructure.

The primary service provides the easiest managed experience, but the configurable backup lets the timer obtain launch times from an independent public API or from a service you control. If Time2Launch is unavailable, a correctly configured backup can continue supplying countdown data.

Firmware downloads and Time2Launch-specific custom launch IDs still depend on Time2Launch services. Standard filtered countdowns can fail over to the backup endpoint.

Automatic recovery

Network and API requests retry automatically. A valid countdown remains useful through many temporary service interruptions.

Safe updates

Firmware images are checked before activation. Failed or interrupted updates are designed to leave the current firmware usable.

Independent data source

The default backup is operated independently, and advanced users can provide their own compatible endpoint.

Factory reset

Hold the rear button for five seconds to clear Wi-Fi credentials and return to setup mode. Other saved preferences remain available.

Common status messages

Most messages describe a temporary state, not a fault requiring intervention.

SETUP · IPADDR · 192.3.2.1

The timer is waiting to be configured. Join its temporary Wi-Fi network and open the displayed address.

FETCH · FAIL

A data request failed. The timer retries automatically and can use its backup endpoint when available.

NO · LAUNCHES

The connection worked, but no future launch matches the selected filter. Broaden the filter or wait for the schedule to update.

UPDATING

New firmware is being verified and installed. Keep the timer powered until it restarts automatically.

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Connected Space Launch Countdown Timer