Projects & Props

Simple Blucky Animation - Build Instructions
A very quick and easy way to add some basic animation (head left/right pan) to a blow mold skeleton using the servos and the EFX-TEK Prop-1 control board.
Monster In A Box - Build Instructions
Our take on a windshield wiper motor powered Monster In A Box with a Prop 1 Controller for the brains.
Whispering Walls - Basic Build Instructions
Decrepid skulls and bones protruding from stone looking walls emitting vague, sinister whispering.
Rat Feast - Basic Build Instructions
Sitting off in a corner, four rats calmly chew on a half eaten human leg. A relatively simple but effective motorized prop.
Haunted Library 2005 - Behind The Scenes
A fresh from the grave skeleton sits in his drawing room reading his favorite Poe poems while his pet cat and raven listen with interest. Around him poltergeists play with the books on his bookshelf, make his family portrait bleed and write ominous messages on the wall.
LED Lighting - Using low voltage LED lighting.
LED Spotlights: Our take on LED spotlights. A step-by-step guide.
Circuit Schematics - Various electronic and electrical circuits we have found useful.
Relay Driver: Trigger a 12V relay using logic (low) voltage.
LED Oscillator: Alternate two LEDs on and off.
Relay Timer: A simple timed relay circuit.
12V Unregulated Power Supply: A simple supply with sufficient power to run a windshield wiper motor.
12V 1.5A Regulated Power Supply: A simple supply with enough regulation for most uses.
Quad Relay Board: Four 12V relays that can be triggered using logic (low) voltage.