Fort Escape Games Podcast

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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.

Fort Escape Games

  • Sep 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 22m AVG DURATION
  • 8 EPISODES


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Episode 8 - Laser Cutting, Etching, and Glues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 34:40


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.

Episode 7 - 3D Printing with Magnets, Samples, and FAILS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 28:22


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.

Episode 6 - Lights, Lights, Lights!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 19:45


LED Light Strips (12v - cut every 3 lights): https://amzn.to/3jx9BMzArduino Pixel Board: https://amzn.to/2WNKECZCapacitors for LightsA kit with many types: https://amzn.to/30xEVCmThe 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-connectionsSingle LED with Multiple ColorsWith a controller (Neopixel): https://amzn.to/3hsdFfyWithout a controller (wire and control yourself, not recommended): https://amzn.to/2OMFy5BArcade Switches (the ones we like)Round: https://amzn.to/3hsCwQkSquare: https://amzn.to/3hkUaVYLight ValvesLight Valve: https://amzn.to/2ZQEfZGAlso available from Adafruit: https://shop.smarttint.com/SAMPLE-TEST-KITS_c_308.htmlChristmas LightThese can be cut and are individually addressable with Neopixel libraries: https://amzn.to/2D2fArZThese are the kind I talked about that cannot be cut and have several parallel runs (not usually recommended): https://amzn.to/2OOzxFy

Episode 5 - Ouija Board, Rotary Phone, and Dupont Connectors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 18:48


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

Episode 4 - Prop Design, Resin, and Directional Locks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 20:06


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/3h6McR7Dallas Makerspace: https://dallasmakerspace.org/

Episode 3 - Relays, Capacitance Filament, and Suitcase Prop

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 20:01


Relay: https://amzn.to/2LX002bRelay Shield: https://amzn.to/2TCq4E5Solid State Relay: https://amzn.to/2LWRdNVMosfet: https://amzn.to/2A4fhM7Proto Pasta Capacitance Filament: https://amzn.to/2ZyLwxyAdafruit Capacitance Board: https://amzn.to/2ZBUIBa

Episode 2 - Online Puzzle Games, Soldering Irons, and Arduinos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 19:50


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=USACompatible 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=CNWhite 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/2UmVvTcMicrocenter Arduino: https://www.microcenter.com/product/486544/inland-uno-r3-mainboardWAVGAT 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

Episode 1 - Why, 3D Prining, and Combination Lock Surprise

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 18:16


Our website: https://www.fortescapegames.com/Short online puzzle game (free): https://www.fortescapegames.com/online-puzzle-challengeLost in the Woods online puzzle/choose your own adventure game (free): https://www.fortescapegames.com/woodsintroThe Original Prusa I3 MK3S 3D Printer: https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-i3-mk3/Poly Printer: http://www.polyprinter.com/polyprinter-229/

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