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Create Your Own Escape Room Control Software Using Node RED

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Overview

Learn how to develop your own Escape Room control software using Node-RED in this comprehensive tutorial video. Discover the power of Node-RED, a versatile framework for connecting various hardware and software devices ideal for escape room setups. Follow step-by-step instructions on installing Node-RED, creating a game flow workflow, setting up timers for both GM dashboard and in-room player displays, and controlling props like a clock using a WeMos D1 mini device. Explore techniques for triggering events based on timer values or random probabilities, and learn how to import and export Node-RED flows. Perfect for escape room designers and tech enthusiasts looking to enhance their game control systems with this free, open-source solution.

Syllabus

00:00 - Intro and Demonstration
02:06 - Installation of Node.JS and Node-RED
05:49 - The Node-RED interface
07:22 - Creating a Game Flow - declaring global variables
13:20 - Creating a Game Flow - maintaining a game timer
21:05 - Adding a simple GM dashboard timer with buttons and text node
31:01 - Adding a fancy in-room timer display with HTML and CSS in a template node
36:51 - Exposing link nodes to allow actions to be triggered by common game events
46:53 - Controlling a clock prop running on WeMos D1 mini using HTTP GET request
50:31 - Importing and exporting Node RED flows
52:51 - Wrap-up

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