Playful Technology Courses

Building an "Orbital" Arduino Escape Room Puzzle Prop

Learn to build an Arduino-based electronic escape room puzzle that tests reactions and dexterity. Create a rotating LED game with multiple difficulty levels, visual feedback, and an electromagnetic lock release mechanism.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Use USB HID Devices as Arduino Inputs - Keyboards, Mice, Barcode Readers, and More

Learn to use USB HID devices like keyboards, mice, and barcode scanners as Arduino inputs. Explore novel input mechanisms beyond typical switches, with a focus on using a barcode scanner in an escape room scenario.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial - Creating a Fortune Teller's Crystal Ball

Learn to create an interactive "Fortune Teller's Crystal Ball" escape room puzzle using ESP32, touch sensors, LEDs, and sound effects. Covers hardware setup, wiring, and coding for a unique gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial - Arduino-Controlled Flower Growth

Learn to create an Arduino-based escape room puzzle using sliding potentiometers and DMX-controlled lights to make flowers "grow" when the correct RGB values are set, with hardware overview and code explanation.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Timed Buttons Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial - Building an Interactive Challenge

Learn to create an escape room puzzle using illuminated arcade buttons, Arduino coding, and strategic timing. Covers hardware setup, wiring, and programming for an engaging interactive challenge.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating an Electronic Safe Escape Room Puzzle - Tutorial

Learn to create an electronic safe escape room puzzle using ESP32, LEDs, and Arduino. Covers hardware modifications, wiring, and coding for an immersive player experience with audio cues and solenoid activation.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building an X-Ray Scanner Electronic Prop for Escape Rooms

Learn to create an "X-Ray Scanner" prop for escape rooms using RFID technology, ESP32 microcontroller, and media player. Covers hardware setup, wiring, coding, and testing for a unique interactive experience.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Physical "Connections" Word Puzzle with RFID and ESP32

Build a physical "Connections" word puzzle using RFID readers and microcontrollers. Learn component overview, wiring, PCB design, and coding for an infinitely replayable game suitable for schools, events, or escape rooms.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building an Electronic Lie Detector Game with ESP32 for Escape Rooms

Learn to create an interactive electronic lie detector game using ESP32, audio players, and motors - perfect for escape rooms and murder mystery games.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Do Not Touch These Escape Room Puzzles - Creating Safe Interactive Horror Effects with ESP32

Discover how to create thrilling yet safe escape room puzzles using ESP32 sensors to trigger dramatic effects when players overcome their fears and complete challenging interactions.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Automate Any Wireless Device - RF Signal Cloning with Arduino and ESP32

Master RF signal cloning with Arduino/ESP32 to automate wireless devices by capturing, filtering, and retransmitting 315/433MHz remote control commands for smart home projects.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Make "Offline" Calls Between Landline Telephones - No Phone Network

Discover how to create a standalone telephone system using landline phones and an analog telephone adaptor, perfect for theatre props, escape rooms, or creative projects—no network needed!

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make an ESP32 Escape Room Pirate Wheel Puzzle

Learn to create a pirate-themed escape room puzzle using ESP32, magnetic encoder, and LED strips. Build an interactive ship's wheel that unlocks a treasure chest when rotated in the correct sequence.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Escape Room Tech Puzzle Tutorial - Valves and Gauges

Learn to create an electronic escape room puzzle with valves and gauges using microprocessors. Covers hardware setup, wiring, and Arduino programming for an interactive, rewarding game experience.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Floppy Disk Console Escape Room Puzzle Tutorial with ESP32 and RFID

Learn to create an engaging escape room puzzle using ESP32, RFID, and floppy disks. Build a launch console for players to upload data, triggering various effects. Includes hardware setup and Arduino coding.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video