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How to Make a Secret Bookcase Door - DIY Escape Room Tutorial

Playful Technology via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to create a secret bookcase door that opens when specific books are pulled forward, perfect for escape rooms or spy-themed spaces. Follow this 44-minute tutorial to construct the bookcase, install hidden switches, design the puzzle mechanism, and program an Arduino to control the door release. Explore wiring techniques for electronic components and customize the code to fit your unique design. Gain insights into puzzle design considerations and overcome common challenges in creating interactive hidden doors.

Syllabus

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:12 - Bookcase Construction
00:02:39 - Hidden Book Switch
00:09:08 - Puzzle Design Considerations
00:10:42 - Door Release Mechanism
00:14:15 - Wiring the Electronic Components
00:19:22 - Arduino Code
00:42:19 - Wrapup

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Playful Technology

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