Crown Jewels Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial Using Multiple Colour Sensors
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Overview
Learn how to build an engaging escape room puzzle using multiple color sensors in this comprehensive 48-minute tutorial video. Discover the process of creating a system where correctly placed colored "gems" trigger matching LED lights and ultimately activate a relay to release a maglock. Explore the use of an ESP32 (or Arduino) microcontroller, TCA9648A I2C Multiplexer, TCS34725 color sensors, PL9823 programmable LEDs, a relay module, and an electromagnetic lock. Follow along with detailed wiring instructions and code explanations. Gain insights into working with acrylic gems, understanding color sensor functionality, implementing programmable RGB LEDs, and utilizing I2C multiplexers. By the end of the tutorial, acquire the skills to create an interactive and technologically advanced escape room experience.
Syllabus
00:00:00 - Introduction and Demonstration
00:01:51 - Acrylic Gems
00:03:55 - TCS34725 Color Sensors
00:09:00 - PL9823 Programmable RGB LEDs
00:09:34 - Relay and Maglock
00:09:50 - TCA9548A I2C Multiplexer
00:12:30 - Component Wiring
00:19:06 - ESP32/Arduino Code Listing
00:46:20 - Summary and Wrapup
Taught by
Playful Technology