Fort Escape Games Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fort Escape Games
Our podcast covers topics related to escape room prop building. We will cover topics on prop design, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, and other tools of the trade.
In this episode, we'll talk about laser cutting techniques, including cutting and etching. We'll include tips for gluing up your designs, as well as a surprise for Evan on working with plastic glues.
In this episode, we'll talk about different techniques with 3D printing, including embedding magnets and tools to print filament samples. We'll then talk through different printing fails, and how to prevent those from happening.
LED Light Strips (12v - cut every 3 lights): https://amzn.to/3jx9BMz
Arduino Pixel Board: https://amzn.to/2WNKECZ
Capacitors for Lights
A kit with many types: https://amzn.to/30xEVCm
The ones we use for 12v neopixels: https://amzn.to/2ZOlkib (we buy them individually, but you can find kits like this on Amazon)
You can find the wiring diagram we always use here: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/basic-connections
Single LED with Multiple Colors
With a controller (Neopixel): https://amzn.to/3hsdFfy
Without a controller (wire and control yourself, not recommended): https://amzn.to/2OMFy5B
Arcade Switches (the ones we like)
Round: https://amzn.to/3hsCwQk
Square: https://amzn.to/3hkUaVY
Light Valves
Light Valve: https://amzn.to/2ZQEfZG
Also available from Adafruit: https://shop.smarttint.com/SAMPLE-TEST-KITS_c_308.html
Christmas Light
These can be cut and are individually addressable with Neopixel libraries: https://amzn.to/2D2fArZ
These are the kind I talked about that cannot be cut and have several parallel runs (not usually recommended): https://amzn.to/2OOzxFy
AxiDraw - https://amzn.to/3fM1HwT
Raspberry Pi - https://amzn.to/2CmDxus
RFID reader - https://amzn.to/39gkNZt
Arduino Uno - https://amzn.to/3eSWvpK
Mini DF MP3 Player - https://amzn.to/3jqSig8
Dupont Connector - https://amzn.to/3eH0CF6
MedeaWiz Sprite - https://amzn.to/2WADVfy
Relay Shield - https://amzn.to/2ONEyOp
Proto Shield - https://amzn.to/39fskI7
Gorilla Glue 5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37cgsFs
Art N’ Glow Resin: https://amzn.to/30xjlQf
Woodcraft Table Top Epoxy: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/mirror-coat-system-three-top-coat-1-1-2-pint
Directional Lock: https://amzn.to/3h6McR7
Dallas Makerspace: https://dallasmakerspace.org/
Relay: https://amzn.to/2LX002b
Relay Shield: https://amzn.to/2TCq4E5
Solid State Relay: https://amzn.to/2LWRdNV
Mosfet: https://amzn.to/2A4fhM7
Proto Pasta Capacitance Filament: https://amzn.to/2ZyLwxy
Adafruit Capacitance Board: https://amzn.to/2ZBUIBa
Our Online Puzzle Games: https://www.fortescapegames.com/games
KSGR Soldering Iron:https://usa.banggood.com/V2_1S-T12-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Soldering-Station-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Tips-T12-K-907-Handle-p-1338117.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=USA
Compatible KSGR Soldering Iron Tips: https://usa.banggood.com/Drillpro-10pcs-T12-Soldering-Iron-Tips-Set-for-HAKKO-FX951-FX952-p-1191594.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN
White Desk Lamp: https://amzn.to/3dF5g6O
Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/2BLzcjG
Ryobi 18V Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2XGFklQ
Ryobi 18V Hot Glue Gun: https://amzn.to/2zeSbCl
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2Yk7pyy
Butt End Connectors with Solder Sleeve: https://amzn.to/2AOFSx2
WAGO Clips: https://amzn.to/3f0h6su
Arduino Uno: https://amzn.to/2UmVvTc
Microcenter Arduino: https://www.microcenter.com/product/486544/inland-uno-r3-mainboard
WAVGAT Arduino (not recommended): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000587244657.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.56675cb7UBeuO0&algo_pvid=7a39cf9e-4e18-4824-8e54-0545dc6235db&algo_expid=7a39cf9e-4e18-4824-8e54-0545dc6235db-2&btsid=0ab50f4415916310697714232e56ce&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
Arduino Shield: https://amzn.to/2A7ffU6
Our website: https://www.fortescapegames.com/
Short online puzzle game (free): https://www.fortescapegames.com/online-puzzle-challenge
Lost in the Woods online puzzle/choose your own adventure game (free): https://www.fortescapegames.com/woodsintro
The Original Prusa I3 MK3S 3D Printer: https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk3/
Poly Printer: http://www.polyprinter.com/polyprinter-229/