Building an "Orbital" Arduino Escape Room Puzzle Prop

Learn how to build an electronic escape room puzzle inspired by the "cyclone" arcade machine using an Arduino Nano, WS2812B rings, and an arcade pushbutton. Follow along as the tutorial guides you through creating a reaction-based game where players must press a button when a rotating LED stops at the correct target. Discover how to implement visual feedback for early or late inputs, adjust game difficulty, and activate an electro-magnetic lock upon successful completion. Explore the hardware components, study the wiring diagram, and delve into the Arduino code to bring this $20 DIY project to life. Perfect for escape room enthusiasts and Arduino hobbyists looking to create an engaging, customizable puzzle prop.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Demonstration
00:02:12 - Hardware Overview
00:04:46 - Component Wiring Diagram
00:07:34 - Arduino Code Listing
00:36:55 - Wrapup and Conclusion