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Mechanical Props

Videos built around the mechanical props theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

4 videos

Electric Lid Opener Mech Demonstration - Open a Lid with an Electric Motor

11:42

DIY Animatronics

Electric Lid Opener Mech Demonstration - Open a Lid with an Electric Motor

FrightProps demonstrates their electric lid opener mechanism, showing how an electric motor can be used to automate the opening of a hinged lid for haunted house props. The video walks viewers through how the unit operates in practice, making it useful for evaluating the mechanism before purchasing. This type of device is a foundational component for coffin lids, treasure chests, crates, and similar prop builds.

FrightProps· 123,156 views

0:52

DIY PropsIntermediate

latch mechanism

This short follow-up clip from StiltbeastStudios focuses on the latch mechanism used in a previously shown drop window prop. The video breaks down how the latch functions as a key component of the drop window's release system. At just one minute, it serves as a focused companion piece for builders already familiar with the base build.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,547 views

1:45

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Tombstone Popper Revamped

This short build update showcases a revamped tombstone popper prop in which the original wiper motor has been replaced with a slower 5rpm vent motor. The motor swap produces a noticeably more gradual, eerie movement that enhances the creep factor of the effect. The modification demonstrates how a simple component change can dramatically alter a prop's atmosphere and impact.

Hauntcast· 4,922 views

0:10

DIY Animatronics

FrightProps Lurching Mech v2

FrightProps showcases their Lurching Mech v2, a pneumatic animatronic mechanism designed to produce a lurching motion for haunted house props. The steel-constructed device appears to offer flexible installation options, supporting both ground and wall mounting configurations. This is a product highlight video for the mechanism available through the FrightProps store.

FrightProps· 4,004 views