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Fog Control

Videos built around the fog control theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

3 videos

Controlling a Fog Machine with a Prop Controller or Relay

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· 27,416 views

4:48

Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Wiring Fog Machine to Prop Controller

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through the process of wiring a fog machine to the Pico One prop controller, enabling automated fog triggering as part of a broader haunt setup. The video is a practical, focused guide aimed at haunters who want to integrate fog effects into a controller-driven prop sequence. At just five minutes, it delivers a concise, hands-on walkthrough of the wiring process.

Hauntcast· 3,761 views

2:22

Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner

Fog Machine Control Cable Quick Look

FrightProps showcases a dedicated control cable designed to simplify fog machine triggering for haunted attractions. Rather than modifying wireless remotes or navigating complex DMX setups, users simply plug the cable into a compatible fog machine and wire it to a relay. The quick demo is filmed during a Poison Props Electric Chair programming session, giving real-world context for how the accessory fits into a broader prop control workflow.

FrightProps· 2,361 views