Video Tag
Every video tagged “PicoBoo” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
17 videos
FrightProps showcases their premium Haunted Moving Painting prop, a fully assembled unit that displays animated portrait videos on an HD panel housed in a handmade frame. The prop pairs an HD triggerable video player with a PicoBoo JR controller and a choice of trigger, making it ready to deploy out of the box. Sample footage is drawn from the Unliving Portraits DVD series, which is sold separately due to licensing restrictions. The video gives haunters a clear look at the illusion effect and the hardware that drives it.
FrightProps demonstrates how to build a haunted moving painting prop using a triggered HD video player paired with pre-made portrait video content. The build centers on a BrightSign-based video player and an optional PicoBoo JR controller, which adds the ability to also fire lights or pneumatic effects in sync. The PicoBoo JR is presented as an optional enhancement rather than a strict requirement, making the project accessible at different complexity levels.
This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through connecting a pneumatic cylinder to a solenoid valve using their Cylinder Hook-Up Starter Kit. It explains how a solenoid acts as an electronically controlled air valve, and how pairing it with a controller like the PicoBoo enables programmable prop movements. Both single-acting and double-acting cylinder kit options are covered, with a helpful clarification on NPT fitting sizing that often trips up newcomers to pneumatics.
FrightProps showcases a redesigned simulated flickering fluorescent light prop that creates an unsettling, realistic flicker effect for haunted house environments. The units are powered by a pair of PicoBoo ONE controllers and flicker continuously whenever plugged in. An optional trigger input allows the effect to activate only at specific moments, giving haunters flexible control over the atmospheric lighting.
FrightProps walks through two of their purpose-built Halloween prop controllers: the compact PicoBoo Jr (F103) and the full-featured PicoBoo (F104). The video covers what each unit does, how they differ from one another, and where each fits in a haunt or animatronic setup. Both devices are positioned as accessible alternatives to Arduino or PLC-based solutions for automating Halloween props and pneumatics.
FrightProps walks through one of their most popular trigger accessories — a PIR (passive infrared) motion sensor designed to activate Halloween prop controllers. The overview demonstrates the sensor in action paired with a pneumatic cylinder setup and a PicoBoo ONE controller, showing how the components work together to fire a prop when a guest enters the detection zone. The video gives haunters a practical look at how a PIR trigger integrates into a real pneumatic prop system.
This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to automate an inexpensive fog machine by intercepting its wired manual remote and routing control through a relay or solid-state output on a prop controller. The technique — often called 'hacking the remote' — is presented as a practical workaround for fog machines that lack DMX capability. Both haunt-focused controllers like the PicoBoo and escape-room controllers like the EscapeKeeper are shown as compatible options. The result is timed or sensor-triggered fog activation without needing a premium DMX-enabled fog machine.
FrightProps showcases their Electronic Flash Cracker, a high-impact haunt accessory that produces an extremely loud, crackling firecracker-style sound effect when triggered by an electrical signal. The device runs on standard 110vAC household power, making it straightforward to integrate into an existing haunt setup. It is compatible with FrightProps' own BooBox and PicoBoo controller lines for automated or triggered activation. The effect is designed specifically to startle and provoke a strong jump-scare reaction from haunt guests.
FrightProps presents its Pneumatic Piston Lid Opener Kit, a ready-to-install solution for building a self-opening box or scary crate Halloween prop. The kit is available in three configurations: with audio (including a PicoBoo controller and horn speaker), without audio (PicoBoo Jr controller), or as a bare hardware kit for builders supplying their own controller and solenoid. An air compressor and 110V power are required, and an activation trigger must be purchased separately. Optional speed controls or a regulator allow fine-tuning of the lid's open-and-close motion.
This FrightProps tutorial walks through multiple methods for triggering an electric firecracker effect, specifically the FLASH! Cracker, in a haunt environment. Three control options are demonstrated: a standalone motion sensor with timer, and the PicoBoo AC controller. The video is a concise overview aimed at helping haunters choose the right trigger solution for their setup.
This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to combine a PicoBoo controller with a Triggerable Digital Video Player to produce video effects that fire in sync with other practical haunt effects. The workflow covers how the controller triggers video playback at precisely the right moment, creating a cohesive, immersive scare sequence. A Nano Spot LED light is also incorporated to complement the visual presentation.
FrightProps demonstrates how to engineer a sudden, powerful burst of fog using a pneumatic air amplifier, a solenoid valve, a fog machine, and a PicoBoo JR controller. The combination allows a triggered, on-demand fog blast ideal for dramatic scare moments. The effect suits a variety of haunt themes, including quarantine chambers, ruptured steam pipes, and dragon breath gags. At roughly six minutes, the video is a compact, product-focused walkthrough of the complete system.
This FrightProps tutorial walks through wiring and configuring a laser-and-sensor system that releases a magnetic lock when the beam is broken or aligned with its target. A PicoBoo controller serves as the logic hub, making the setup accessible without complex programming. The combination is well-suited for escape room puzzles or haunted house interactive sequences where a physical action triggers a door or compartment to unlock.
This FrightProps tutorial walks through the complete build process for an air-powered pop-up zombie prop, from constructing and dressing the character to mounting it on a pneumatic pop-up mechanism. Viewers also learn how to connect the airline and wire up a PicoBoo MP3 controller with an AC relay add-on to trigger the scare sequence. The full end-to-end coverage makes it a practical reference for anyone ready to add a pneumatic pop-up to their haunt.
This short overview from FrightProps demonstrates one of their most popular prop triggering solutions — the hand trigger — paired with a double acting pneumatic cylinder, a pneumatic hook-up kit, and a PicoBoo ONE controller. The video walks viewers through how these components work together to activate a pneumatic prop. It serves as a practical introduction to entry-level haunt automation using off-the-shelf FrightProps components.
FrightProps demos their Bullseye Paintball Target, filmed at the TransWorld Halloween and Attractions Show, showing it paired with a strobe alarm for visual feedback. The target is UV resistant and easy to clean, making it well suited for high-traffic haunt environments. An optional upgraded controller — compatible with audio-capable units like the PicoBoo — allows the prop to stay active until struck by a paintball, then shut off for a configurable period and trigger a custom sound bite. This makes it a plug-and-play interactive element for zombie paintball attractions.
Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features host Dexter Morgan reviewing three prop controllers from Fright Ideas: the PicoVolt, PicoBoo One, and PicoBoo Mp3. Each unit is examined for its features and potential applications in haunted attractions and home haunts. The review gives haunters a practical breakdown of which controller might best suit their prop automation needs.
