Video Tag
Every video tagged “speed control” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
4 videos
Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.
VanOaksProps builds a rocking skeleton animatronic Halloween prop largely from salvaged parts and a wiper motor. The build centers on a custom aluminum bracket and rod linkage that converts the motor's rotation into a smooth back-and-forth rocking motion on a posed skeleton. A 10A speed controller lets the builder fine-tune the movement speed to taste. Detailed dimensions are provided for the base and metal stock cuts, making it straightforward to replicate.
This short tutorial from FrightProps demonstrates how different power supplies can be used to control the speed of their Dual-Speed High-Torque Prop Motor. By varying the power source, builders can achieve different motor speeds to suit their animatronic prop needs. It's a concise, practical guide aimed at getting props up and running quickly.
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.
