Fort Escape Games Podcast

Fort Escape Games
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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.

Episodes

  1. 09/02/2020

    Episode 8 - Laser Cutting, Etching, and Glues

    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.

  2. 08/19/2020

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

    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.

  3. 08/05/2020

    Episode 6 - Lights, Lights, Lights!

    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

  4. 07/22/2020

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

    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

  5. 07/08/2020

    Prop Design, Resin, and Directional Locks

    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/

  6. 06/24/2020

    Relays, Capacitance Filament, and Suitcase Prop

    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

  7. 06/10/2020

    Online Puzzle Games, Soldering Irons, and Arduinos

    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

  8. 05/27/2020

    Why, 3D Prining, and Combination Lock Surprise

    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/

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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Fort Escape Games
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Produced and owned by Fort Escape Games.
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    Fort Escape Games Podcast