The Screening Room

The Halloween Video Library

A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

Controlling a Linear Actuator for an Escape Room Puzzle

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to wire and program an EscapeKeeper controller to drive a linear actuator for an escape room puzzle. The actuator extends when an object is placed on a trigger point and retracts automatically when the object is removed. The video walks through the relay wiring needed to achieve bidirectional actuator control from the EscapeKeeper's outputs.

FrightProps· 2,974 views

PicoVolt: 2 Input Control of Linear Actuator

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Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

PicoVolt: 2 Input Control of Linear Actuator

Travis from Fright Ideas demonstrates how the PicoVolt controller can drive a linear actuator using its two dedicated trigger inputs. The short tutorial highlights how straightforward the wiring and setup process is for haunted attraction builders. It serves as a quick-start reference for anyone looking to add reliable, triggered linear motion to a Halloween prop.

FrightProps· 2,299 views

Easily Control Linear Actuators with the Newly Improved PicoVolt!

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Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Easily Control Linear Actuators with the Newly Improved PicoVolt!

FrightProps introduces an updated version of their PicoVolt controller, designed to simplify the process of driving linear actuators for haunted house props and animatronics. The video walks viewers through how the device works and what improvements have been made over the previous iteration. It serves as both a product showcase and a practical getting-started guide for integrating linear actuators into Halloween prop builds.

FrightProps· 57,931 views