It looks like the same controller as my Pit Boss 5 series. I'm pretty sure it's probably all the same parts as the Pit Boss units, just a different name plate. I made some venison and elk jerky on mine the other day and did have a flame out with it set at 150*. Ironically I had it set on smoke mode the other day with my
Thermoworks probes inside and it never flamed out and was running between 85* and 120* roughly, ran it for an hour or so without issue.
As for the pellet lid letting water in comment. I've not heard of that problem, I have heard of the pellet dump door letting moisture in and swelling pellets and that is a legit concern if storing outside. I'll probably make a little shield or something. But it will mostly be in the garage. Do I wish it had a better controller? Yup. My Davy Crockett is a way better controller. That said I paid 345 for Davy whereas I paid 199 for the 5 series from Walmart on clearance. Plus the 5 year warranty I'm very happy with my purchase. Although It's going to take awhile for me to trust it for overnight cooks.