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Escape Room Tech Puzzle Tutorial - Valves and Gauges

Playful Technology via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to create an electronic escape room puzzle using valves and gauges controlled by microprocessors like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 in this 35-minute tutorial video. Discover the process of building a puzzle where opening valves moves gauge needles, and when all needles point to the correct positions, a relay is triggered to release a maglock, rewarding players. Follow along as the video covers hardware overview, component wiring, and a detailed explanation of the Arduino code. Access additional resources, including code for the Arduino IDE, wiring diagrams, and 3D printing STL models, through the creator's Patreon page to enhance your escape room puzzle-building skills.

Syllabus

00:00:00 - Introduction and Demonstration
00:02:22 - Hardware Overview
00:05:38 - Component Wiring
00:13:48 - Arduino Code Explanation
00:33:51 - Wrapup

Taught by

Playful Technology

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