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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.

FrightProps Weight Sensing Escape Room Prop

FrightProps demonstrates a weight-sensing escape room puzzle prop that challenges players to place a precise amount of weight on a sensor platform in order to trigger a magnetic lock release. The build is designed as a ready-to-integrate puzzle element for escape room environments. Decorative sculptures by Josh Hardie are featured alongside the mechanism, illustrating how the prop can be themed for atmosphere.

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Using a PicoBoo ONE Controller to Open a Magnetic Lock

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Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

Using a PicoBoo ONE Controller to Open a Magnetic Lock

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to use a PicoBoo ONE controller to trigger a magnetic lock, directly answering a frequently asked escape room question. The video walks through a three-component setup — trigger, controller, and lock — using items from FrightProps' Escape Room Magnetic Lock Starter Kit. A proximity sensor is also demoed as a potential trigger source. Together these components open up a wide range of interactive puzzle possibilities for escape rooms and haunted attractions.

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How to Control a Magnetic Lock from a Keypad

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Arduino & ControllersBeginnerlow (accessible without major financial investment per source)

How to Control a Magnetic Lock from a Keypad

This FrightProps tutorial walks through wiring a keypad trigger to a magnetic lock so that entering the correct code releases the lock — a classic escape room mechanic. The setup is presented as beginner-friendly and budget-conscious, requiring only a few off-the-shelf components. A companion wiring diagram is provided on the FrightProps website to guide the build. It's a clean, practical demonstration suitable for haunted attractions and escape rooms alike.

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