An overview of murder mystery parties and how software automation can be used to create a more engaging and tech-enhanced experience for guests.
A custom web app with photos solves the common party problem of remembering who's who among the many characters.
Svelte was chosen for its built-in CSS and animation support, while Convex provides a real-time database and backend with TypeScript integration.
Thumbor's machine learning-powered face detection automatically crops and filters photos, simplifying the process of adding new guests to the suspect list.
Home Assistant and Node-RED are used to orchestrate a sequence of smart lights and sounds, creating a dramatic and memorable murder scene.
A standard paper-based puzzle is upgraded into an exciting physical prop by installing a custom electronic lock inside a treasure chest.
The electronic lock is built using an electromagnet to hold the lid shut, a relay to act as a programmable switch, and a simple power circuit.
A Raspberry Pi controls the relay via its GPIO pins, using a simple Node.js server with the `onoff` library to toggle the lock via HTTP requests.
A minimal SvelteKit application with no client-side JavaScript provides a simple HTML form to enter the password and unlock the chest.
Hardware projects are more accessible than they seem, and combining software skills with other hobbies can lead to uniquely creative and fulfilling outcomes.
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