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Every arduino & controllers video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

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How to Use Director Example Shows
46:37
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

How to Use Director Example Shows

This tutorial, created by Bizzaro Galore and hosted on the FrightProps channel, walks users through accessing and using the built-in example shows available within FrightProps' Director show-control software. Many users are unaware these pre-built show templates exist and are freely accessible directly inside the application. The examples serve as ready-made starting points that can be adapted to suit a wide variety of haunt and escape room effects.

FrightProps· 1,464 views
Joystick Controller Laser Puzzle for Escape Rooms
3:32
Prop Reviews

Joystick Controller Laser Puzzle for Escape Rooms

FrightProps showcases a joystick-controlled aimable laser prop designed for escape room puzzle scenarios. Players use a joystick to steer a laser beam, potentially bouncing it off mirrors to hit targets and trigger puzzle solutions. The prop is available as a standalone joystick-and-laser unit or as a complete puzzle package. It can also integrate with existing laser-triggered setups for added flexibility.

FrightProps· 1,420 views
EscapeKeeper Setup - Input State Match
4:14
Arduino & Controllers

EscapeKeeper Setup - Input State Match

This short tutorial from FrightProps walks through the Input State Match feature on the EscapeKeeper escape room controller. The video demonstrates how to configure the controller to respond when inputs reach a specific state, enabling automated puzzle and prop triggering. It is part of FrightProps' series covering the setup and operation of their EscapeKeeper product line.

FrightProps· 1,400 views
Pneumatic Halloween Prop Mech Board Overview
9:58
PneumaticsBeginner

Pneumatic Halloween Prop Mech Board Overview

This FrightProps video walks viewers through the anatomy of a pneumatic mech board — the control interface included with air-powered props and mechanisms. It explains each component on the board, its function, and how the parts work together to drive pneumatic motion. The video also doubles as a beginner-friendly primer on core concepts behind air-powered Halloween prop operation.

FrightProps· 1,376 views
EscapeKeeper Setup - Number of Inputs
2:41
Arduino & Controllers

EscapeKeeper Setup - Number of Inputs

This short tutorial from FrightProps covers how to configure the number of inputs on the EscapeKeeper escape room controller. The video walks viewers through the setup process for this dedicated escape room control system. At just three minutes, it delivers focused, practical guidance for those getting their EscapeKeeper unit operational.

FrightProps· 1,320 views
Streamlining DMX Programming: A Director Composer Tutorial
22:57
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Streamlining DMX Programming: A Director Composer Tutorial

This tutorial from FrightProps walks through using the Director Composer control surface to simplify DMX programming for complex haunt lighting scenes. Hosted by Bizzaro of Test Subjects, the video demonstrates how the Composer integrates with the Flex and FlexMax controller ecosystem to make building and sequencing intricate lighting effects more approachable. Key features of the hardware and companion Director Software are highlighted throughout the walkthrough.

FrightProps· 1,229 views
Easily Create Halloween Flickering Lighting Effects with the MiniFlicker 2+ Controller
0:56
Lighting Tutorials

Easily Create Halloween Flickering Lighting Effects with the MiniFlicker 2+ Controller

FrightProps showcases the MiniFlicker 2+, a compact two-channel light controller designed to produce realistic Halloween flickering effects. The short-form video highlights how the device can add atmospheric lighting ambiance to haunts and props with minimal setup. It appears to serve as a quick product demonstration intended to drive sales from the FrightProps store.

FrightProps· 1,189 views
Press the Buttons Escape Room Puzzle
0:45
Prop Reviews

Press the Buttons Escape Room Puzzle

FrightProps showcases their Press the Buttons escape room puzzle prop, a ready-to-use interactive device that challenges players to press colored buttons in the correct sequence. The short product spotlight highlights its core gameplay mechanic and suitability for escape room or haunted attraction environments. It appears to be a purchasable prop rather than a DIY build.

FrightProps· 1,181 views
Could This Idea CHANGE Holiday Decorating?
6:28
Halloween Decorating

Could This Idea CHANGE Holiday Decorating?

Haunt Former floats a potentially game-changing concept that could reshape the way hobbyists and haunters approach holiday decorating — spanning Halloween and beyond. The video is idea-driven rather than a step-by-step tutorial, inviting viewers to weigh in on whether the concept has real-world potential. The discussion touches on props and controllers as part of the broader vision, suggesting a technology or system angle to the idea.

Haunt Former· 1,002 views
EscapeKeeper Setup - Mission Impossible
2:50
Arduino & Controllers

EscapeKeeper Setup - Mission Impossible

This short FrightProps video demonstrates the setup of the EscapeKeeper controller using a Mission Impossible-style scenario as a practical example. It appears to walk viewers through how the device can be configured to manage props and puzzles within an escape room environment. The brief runtime suggests it functions as a quick-start or product overview rather than an in-depth technical tutorial.

FrightProps· 970 views
2 Channel LED Light Flicker Controller Demo
3:29
Lighting Tutorials

2 Channel LED Light Flicker Controller Demo

FrightProps demonstrates their 2-Channel LED Pro Flicker Controller, walking through the various flicker modes the unit offers. The short demo highlights how each mode produces a distinct lighting effect suitable for haunted house props and atmospheric scenes. It serves as a practical visual reference for buyers evaluating the controller before purchase.

FrightProps· 891 views
Introducing WireMaster - A Haunt Tech Wiring App by FrightProps
7:02
Arduino & Controllers

Introducing WireMaster - A Haunt Tech Wiring App by FrightProps

FrightProps introduces WireMaster, a free browser-based app designed to help haunters and prop builders create custom wiring diagrams for FrightProps products. The tool is currently in public beta, and the company is inviting customers and haunt tech enthusiasts to test it, report bugs, and suggest improvements. Because accuracy is still being refined, users are encouraged to cross-check any generated wiring guides with FrightProps before implementation.

FrightProps· 859 views
Advanced Servo Programming for an Animated Halloween Prop - HD Upload
40:41
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Advanced Servo Programming for an Animated Halloween Prop - HD Upload

This FrightProps tutorial is the programming finale of a multi-part Servo Skeleton build, covering the full workflow for bringing a three-servo plastic skeleton to life using a BooBox Flex 2 controller, a ServoDMX module, and Director Software. The video walks through DMX cable setup, configuring servo speed and travel limits, integrating a DMX-controlled light, and syncing the skeleton's movements to an audio track. Re-uploaded in higher resolution to make the Director Software interface easier to follow, it serves as a comprehensive end-to-end guide for prop animation programming. Viewers leave with a clear understanding of how a complete FrightProps control ecosystem ties together for a finished animatronic character.

FrightProps· 818 views
Find and Turn the Keys Escape Room Puzzle
0:22
Prop Reviews

Find and Turn the Keys Escape Room Puzzle

FrightProps showcases a commercial escape room puzzle prop that challenges players to locate four hidden keys and activate all four key switches to solve the puzzle. The prop appears designed for interactive haunted attractions or dedicated escape room environments. Its multi-step mechanic adds engagement by requiring both a search phase and a simultaneous or sequential activation phase.

FrightProps· 777 views
Wireless Remote - Wiring Tutorial | Triggering Prop Contorller #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween
1:01
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Wireless Remote - Wiring Tutorial | Triggering Prop Contorller #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through how to wire a wireless remote to a prop controller for triggering Halloween props. Aimed at home and yard haunters, the video delivers a quick, focused wiring walkthrough in just one minute. It covers the essential connection steps needed to get a remote trigger up and running with a prop controller.

Hauntcast· 720 views
Turn the Dials Escape Room Puzzle
0:42
Prop Reviews

Turn the Dials Escape Room Puzzle

FrightProps showcases their Turn the Dials escape room puzzle prop in this brief product overview. The prop features four independent dials, each with seven possible positions, requiring guests to find the correct combination to solve the puzzle. It's designed as a ready-to-use interactive challenge for escape rooms or haunted attractions.

FrightProps· 680 views
Solid State Versus Relay Outputs on Prop Controllers
10:59
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Solid State Versus Relay Outputs on Prop Controllers

This FrightProps tutorial breaks down the two main output types found on Halloween prop controllers — solid state and relay — explaining how each functions at a practical level. The video highlights the key differences, strengths, and limitations of both switching technologies to help haunters make informed decisions when selecting or wiring controllers. At roughly eleven minutes, it serves as a focused reference for anyone building or troubleshooting prop control systems.

FrightProps· 655 views
LocKeeper Keypad Escape Room Prop - Four Codes Can Be Entered to Activate Four Different Relays
12:25
Arduino & Controllers

LocKeeper Keypad Escape Room Prop - Four Codes Can Be Entered to Activate Four Different Relays

FrightProps showcases the LocKeeper, a keypad controller designed specifically for escape room applications. The unit supports up to four individually programmable codes, each capable of triggering a dedicated relay output independently. This makes it straightforward to build multi-stage puzzles or control multiple locks from a single keypad interface. The video walks through how the system is configured and how each code-to-relay pairing works in practice.

FrightProps· 653 views
Wireless Touchscreen Word Lock Puzzle for Escape Rooms
0:33
Arduino & Controllers

Wireless Touchscreen Word Lock Puzzle for Escape Rooms

FrightProps showcases a wireless touchscreen word-lock puzzle designed for escape rooms and haunted attractions. The prop supports multiple password configurations, each mapped to a separate output on a companion Bluetooth controller. The wireless design eliminates the need for long or complex wire runs between the puzzle and its triggered effect.

FrightProps· 572 views
Milling Foam Tombstone Epitaphs or Signs Using CNC Part 3
5:22
DIY PropsIntermediate

Milling Foam Tombstone Epitaphs or Signs Using CNC Part 3

This third and final installment of a three-part series covers the process of milling foam tombstone epitaphs and signs for haunted attractions using a Shapeoko 3 CNC machine controlled through Carbide Motion software. The video walks viewers through the concluding steps of taking a foam workpiece through the CNC workflow to produce finished, carve-ready cemetery props. It is a practical, process-focused guide aimed at haunt builders looking to add professional-looking carved text and graphics to foam tombstones.

Hauntcast· 569 views
Milling Foam Tombstone Epitaphs & Signs with CNC Router Pt 2
12:28
DIY PropsIntermediate

Milling Foam Tombstone Epitaphs & Signs with CNC Router Pt 2

This second installment in a foam tombstone milling series focuses on the software side of CNC fabrication, walking viewers through setting up speeds and feeds in Carbide Create for cutting foam. The workflow culminates in exporting ready-to-run g-code for the Shapeoko 3 router. It is aimed at haunters looking to produce professional-looking tombstone epitaphs, plaques, and signs using digital tooling.

Hauntcast· 363 views
Intro to Amperage
6:32
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Intro to Amperage

FrightProps host Scott delivers a beginner-friendly primer on amperage — what it is and why it matters when working with haunt electronics. The video breaks down the concept in practical terms relevant to prop builders and haunt operators. It serves as foundational knowledge for anyone wiring up animatronics, controllers, or other powered Halloween effects.

FrightProps· 335 views
TransWorld Live - Season 6, Episode 13
1:19:11
Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live - Season 6, Episode 13

This episode of TransWorld LIVE focuses on how emerging technology is transforming the haunted attraction industry. Guest Heather Doggett from Scream Score joins to discuss innovations impacting the haunt world, followed by a New Exhibitor Spotlight featuring Chris Thatcher and Aaron Loo of Nextfriend.ai. The conversation highlights cutting-edge tools and platforms that haunt operators and producers may want to watch. It's a forward-looking industry discussion aimed at professionals keeping pace with rapid change.

Transworld LIVE· 204 views
TransWorld Live: Season 6 - Episode 28
1:06:27
Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live: Season 6 - Episode 28

TransWorld LIVE kicks off its Road to East Coast Haunters Convention coverage in this episode, bringing together industry guests from FrightProps and VFX for a live discussion. The show serves as a preview and build-up to the East Coast Haunters Convention and East Coast Christmas Show. Viewers can expect conversation around professional haunt technology, props, and visual effects from two well-known names in the industry.

Transworld LIVE· 203 views
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