Installing CH340 Drivers for your Wemos D1 Board Terrain-Tronics 2021-05-10 | Many of the terrain tronics boards use a commonly available board called the Wemos D1 Mini as the central brain of operations.The Microcontroller on the Wemos D1 Mini is an ESP8266 - an easy to program, wifi capable chip that can handle all the cool lighting and control effects we want to do with our #Wargaming and #DungeonsandDragons #Terrain.However, the chip that sits between your USB cable and the ESP8266 requires a driver to work on Windows (and on Mac and USB). Without installing the driver, the PC will never realize what's been connected!Good links:Sparkfun's AWESOME guide to installation: learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ch340-drivers/allWCH's driver download.http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html
RPG World Creations Class at Mid-Maine Comic and Toy Con - July 26th and 27th! Terrain-Tronics 2025-04-11 | Come join @TabletopWitchCRAFT, @Shiftinglands and @TerrainTronics for a 3 hour workshop this July, where you’ll learn how to create your own fantasy worlds using foam, paint, LEDs and wires!Get your hands dirty as the 3 of us will take you through the conception, planning and execution of a fantasy world! Starting with the components of a small town, complete with torches and more to feed the narrative of your world.Bring the family to Maine this July and collaborate and build your worlds together. Batteries included!Register for the class today at: midmainecomictoycon.com
Back In the Lab - Meddling with the Harlech XL! Terrain-Tronics 2025-03-08 | Harlech XL is the new BEAST I'm working on folks wanting to drive a full table worth of terrain. This is a train table, diorama builder or tabletop terrain makers DREAM.It's still a prototype. Join me as I make a complete mess of things.Join the terrainTronics discord server today to see what’s in development, ask how to questions and share your ideas or be inspired by other terrain beginners!discord.gg/Mwe7pWtAAy
Back In the Lab - Cutting thousands of resistors in 10 seconds. Terrain-Tronics 2025-02-23 | Ever wonder how I sit there and cut out resistors for Conwy's? Factory Automation at it's most RAW!Join my discord at: discord.gg/x87r5Px7cd
Top Secret Lab Work. Building a controller for a 100+ LED Diorama Terrain-Tronics 2025-02-17 | Stopping in quickly today in the lab, just soldering up. com. Come Chat!Terraintronics products can be found at www.terraintronics.comJoin the discord server to discuss your project, or ask questions about some of the work I'm doing!discord.gg/x87r5Px7cd
Terrain-Tronics Live Lab Work & Chat - Control panel for 100+ LED Diorama Terrain-Tronics 2025-02-16 | Come join in, discuss your projects and ideas.
Top Secret Lab Work. Working on your next step of from Conwy Castle! Terrain-Tronics 2025-02-09 | Stopping in quickly today in the lab, just soldering up. com. Come Chat!
TerrainTronics Top Secret - Whats coming & Chat Terrain-Tronics 2025-02-07 | Come check out the latest chips and boards for your dioramas, booknooks and terrain. Come and chat, ask questions about what you want to build!
Diorama and Tabletop Terrain Electronics Basics - What are Volts, Current and Resistance? Terrain-Tronics 2025-01-24 | www.terraintronics.comElectronics has a lot of similarity to the water coming into your home. This video explains the analogy a little more so that you can build confidence in your builds and your wiring!Voltage is just like the Water Pressure coming into your TapCurrent (measured in Amps!) is a measure of how much Water is flowing.Resistance (Ohms) is the resistance to the flow of water. higher resistance means less water flows.I wanted to avoid the math involved. For those of you interested, youtube for "Ohms Law" - that's the easily written math that links Voltage, Current and REsistance. (or in WAter... Pressure = Flow x Resistance).Ask your questions below, and I'll do what I can to answer them! CheersDafydd
Back In the Lab - Building a Magnetically Trigger Sound FX System Terrain-Tronics 2025-01-23 | Stop on by this afternoon as I mash together some ideas to have a playable spot on the field that trigger sound FX. Lets see if we can get some first time success!
TerrainTronics Lab Time - Coding and seeing if it works! Terrain-Tronics 2025-01-18 | Come chat whilst I do some work on a Portcullis for Mordheim that is magnetically controlled!
Back In the Lab - Building a motorized gate for a mordheim board Terrain-Tronics 2025-01-18 | Stop on by this morning as I put the finishing touches on a prototype for a Mordheim board that'll have a gate that opens automatically when players step on a specific spot.
Terrain-Tronics Live Lab Work & Chat Terrain-Tronics 2025-01-15 | Come join in, discuss your projects and ideas.
Happy Holidays from Terraintronics! (2024) Terrain-Tronics 2024-12-22 | A very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to you and yours!This year, I took part in a collaboration run by the DM Matron on her discord, and kindly published by DM Scotty over at the DM's Craft! Video here! youtube.com/watch?v=4qUwowL-4goHere's a short clip that I submitted. It was edited to make room for everyone else's video, so after you finish watching this one, speed over to Scotty's channel to catch all the other collaborations!Christmas is a challenging time for many, especially those without nearby family. Please take a minute or two this Holiday to reach out to someone you know might be spending Christmas alone. It could make a massive difference to fiends and family that are feeling alone and isolated this Christmas.Stay Safe, Stay Warm and I'll see you in the new year!Dafydd
UPGRADE 3D PRINTS with hidden wiring and LEDs. Ideal for booknooks & tabletop DND terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2024-12-07 | www.terraintronics.com - for all your terrain electronics needshttp://links.terraintronics.com/lesstriangles - shortcut to an online tool that reduces the number of triangles used in a complex STL file.www.tinkercad.com - the free and easy to use tool I used in this video.www.printablescenery.com - Unsponsored, but were the inspiration for this video! (@printablescenery )I love 3D printed terrain for roleplaying games... but it's SO much harder to add LED's to it, because of the hard plastics involved! As designers give us STL's, we should be able to modify those STL's to hide channels for wiring! Get your easy to use Conwy Castle LED brains from terraintronics.com!
Add a WATERWHEEL or BBQ Pit to your DND and Warhammer Tabletop Terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2024-11-28 | The new Waterwheel kit from terraintronics.com contains all the parts you need to add a waterwheel to your diorama, tabletop gaming and model railway models.Get links to either the international shipping ETSY store, or the US based Tindie store from terraintronics.comThe kit contains a battery holder, speed controller, a tiny geared motor capable of up to 15 RPM's and a laser cut wooden frame that contains.You can get details, download SVG's and Lightburn files etc from: links.terraintronics.com/n20motkit
25x more POWER than a dollar store tealight! Terrain-Tronics 2024-11-21 | I attended and taught classes at Mythiccon Charlotte (North Carolina) this past weekend (Nov 2024). Every year, they have a craft-off where folks have 4 hours to craft a diorama/terrain piece, based on an individually picked theme.This year, Lisa (@dungeonmatronsmachinations ) won one of the categories, but as she was flying, she couldn't take it home with her! So I asked to take it home, and add some narrative lighting to it.A simple tea-light doesn't cut it at my table, so I upgraded things to make them 25x more powerful! :)Items used in this video:Battery Pack 3xAAA battery holder: https://a.co/d/aKdb0RTTerrainTronics Carew Castle LED Cloner: terraintronics.etsy.com/listing/1713312537TerrainTronics 3mm Flickering LED: terraintronics.etsy.com/listing/1246598153Yellow 1Watt LED: https://a.co/d/eZGBEFv
Hero Quest Evolution - Lights and Sound FX for the classic game Terrain-Tronics 2024-11-14 | Hi Folks,@TheTabletopEngineer and I have been busy collaborating, building the worlds first electronic interactive sound and light enabled Hero Quest board!Things are still very much in prototype stage. This video is a call to all, to provide feedback on our efforts to date.https://forms.gle/i1HwGyq2CWcAWEZp6Have a look at the video, see what we're dreaming of, and comment below, or even better, click the feedback form and let us know what you think!Cheers, Dafydd & Jim.
Mastering Soldering: Dive Into Terraintronics Wemos D1 LED and Motor Shields! Terrain-Tronics 2024-09-11 | Hi folks, The Step up from Conwy Castle boards to some of the Wemos Shields (Harlech, Caernarfon and Cilgerran Castle) can be quite daunting for beginners. While Conwy Castle boards have all the connectors already done, the other Wemos D1 daughtercards (or "Shields") will ship to you without connectors, as it all depends on how you've connected your Wemos boards!Wemos boards come with a bunch of connectors in the bag - my suggestion is to use the Male Pins on the Wemos board, then use the Female headers connecting down from the shield.Some of the items discussed:- Kester 2463370027 Solder: https://a.co/d/1BTJKD3 (Main things are 63/37 mix of tin and lead, wiht at least 2% Rosin Flux mixed in)- Hakko Soldering Iron Compatible Tips: 900M-T-2C (Most chinese soldering irons take these!)- Breadboard for helping with assembly: https://a.co/d/4fp1n7j
Cilgerran Castle - 6ch High Power LED and Motor Drive! Terrain-Tronics 2024-09-06 | Get your Cilgerran Castle boards at terraintronics.comCheck out the docs at: github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-CilgerranCastleCilgerran castle is daughtercard for the popular Arduino compatible Wemos D1 Mini. It brings 8 signals up from the Wemos board to drive 6 higher power LED's and a bidirectional DC motor!My latest code examples are all on the github page above, but in addition, a code-free download experience is available at audio-rochey.github.io/ESP-Web-Tools/index.htmlIt's early days, so if you do experience issues, please connect below!The kit comes with:1x Cilgerran Castle board1x Right Angle connector for the outputs1x 2x8 IDC connector1x Small length of Ribbon cable
Electric Storms: Add High-powered Lightning To Your Dnd Terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2024-07-12 | This video is tightly connected to TableTopWitchcrafts video!youtube.com/watch?v=T-85d_uxVYISadly, these project will require some assembly, but the instructions are ALL in here! Check out the video, ask your questions here and don't forget to join the discord server at: discord.gg/WqrTBHW2 to find out more!Almost all the parts are available from Amazon, other than the Carew Castle boards.Shopping list, code, design files, pictures etc are all available from:github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-HighPowerLightningfinally - don't forget to go to terraintronics.com to buy your terrain electronics and to find users guides for all of my products!
NEW PRODUCT: Make your LEDs 50x brighter! Terrain-Tronics 2024-04-12 | Get your Carew Castle boards at terraintronics.comCheck out the docs at: github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-CarewCastleCarew Castle boards are tiny 10mmx10mm boards that are designed to "clone" the flicker pattern of a small 3mm candle flickering LED to a larger 1 Watt LED (any color) or even to Flexileds.There's a whole bunch of other uses, wherever you need to control the power to a device from an Arduino, Sensor, reference LED's etc.Check out a barebones prototype in @TabletopWitchCRAFT 's latest video!
NEW! Micro WistonLite boards to control LEDs with MAGNETS Terrain-Tronics 2024-04-02 | Wiston Castle boards from Terraintronics were hugely popular for folks making scatter terrain that needed to react to terrain with embedded magnets.Once you flip things around (led's IN the terrain), the last thing you want to do is change multiple batteries in your same terrain piece. Wiston Lite uses much of the same circuitry, but shrinks the boards to less than 10mm x 10mm. With less additional effort required to make them, I was able to reduce the cost as well! For the user manual, check out: github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-WistonLite . It has details for beginners and for advanced users!Buy your Wiston Lites today at: etsy.com/listing/1692636508/10x-wiston-lite-magnetic-sensorFind all the usual links at www.terraintronics.com
Fixing CH340 / Wemos D1 problems with Windows 11! Terrain-Tronics 2024-02-18 | I use a whole bunch of Wemos D1 Mini's with my LED lighting controllers at www.terraintronics.comRecently, I went to reprogram a bunch of them and my Windows 11 PC refused to function correctly with the boards. Turns out it was Microsoft overwriting the driver I was using, because they thought they had a better one. Uh... NO WAY!My workaround, and maybe it can work for you is: -- links are below this order of operations1) Unplug The Wemos D1.2)Disable automatic windows updates 3) Use the CH340 Driver Install app in Administrator mode to REMOVE the current driver.4) Restart the same app in Administrator mode to INSTALL version 3.5 of the driver5) Plug in your Wemos D1 with Device Manager open (you should see DM refresh with a new serial port)6) Confirm functionality (Serial port actually working) using Putty7) Update the standard BLINK code with faster timing, just to see if it is able to communicate with the Wemos D1 and reprogram it.Important Links:Dells' guide to stopping automatic updates: dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000194492/how-to-stop-windows-updates-from-downloading-and-installingCH340 Driver 3.5: https://www.arduined.eu/ch340-windows-10-driver-download/Putty: putty.org
Wiston Castle Magnetic Sensors for tabletop gaming Terrain-Tronics 2024-02-09 | Easily make LED lit scatter terrain to add mood lighting to your tabletop terrain!Head to http://www.terraintronics.com to get your set!A video making them was also posted by @Nat1videos youtu.be/m03ByWNVBDc?si=l7zqLzZ9nReuI_k8
DND & TTRPG terrain UPGRADE for your Dungeon Master! 🧲💡🕯️ Terrain-Tronics 2023-12-13 | 🧲💡🕯️ Wiston Castle MAGNETICALLY controlled LED Drivers! 🕯️💡🧲 - FREE downloadable Fire Brazier below!(((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Wiston Castle on Etsy (Worldwide shipping): etsy.com/listing/1625499355Wiston Castle boards are cool little boards that you can fit in bases to build LED lights that shine in the presence of magnets. I buried magnets in the foam of my terrain, so that they only light up when they are placed in specific, hidden (poorly) places on the board!Minimum technical skills are required for these boards. The hardest thing you'll need to do is solder 2 pins of an LED to the board (or wire, or whatever you're using to hook up your light!)An easy to follow users guide can be found at:github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-Wiston-CastleThe kit comes with:5x Wiston Castle LED Drivers10x Flickering LED's5x CR1616 Batteries.From there, you are ready to ROCK!STL's for the Braziers are downloadable from:links.terraintronics.com/vm5d4-= LINKS =-My list of basic tools can be found here - I don't make any commission off those links. My channel is WAY too small!: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloader
STOP your DND LEDs powering off with this tool! Terrain-Tronics 2023-12-03 | Hello Folks!New Product Intro.I love using USB Power Banks, but often find that they don't stay on long enough when I'm driving a simple 4-LED Conwy Castle board!New from TerrainTronics is a kit that has a board that behaves like a USB Power Bank, but WITHOUT the disappointing auto-power off. It even includes the boost converter needed to make USB 5V, making it perfect for those addressable RGB LED's, along with any of the terraintronics products that use Wemos D1 board as their brains.I'll be updating this video soon with more use-case information, but in the mean time, here's the inside scoop for those of you that hate adding the extra resistor to Conwy's to keep them on etc.They are available on the Terraintronics USA store at: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/18650-board-battery-and-bracketOnly in the US right now, because they ship with an 18650 battery. It's nigh on impossible to ship one of these internationally, but I'm working on it!A Thanks to Michael @Nat1Videos for being the perfect example of this problem! He solved the same challenge in his latest build at:
FREE downloadable design! 🧟♂️⚰️ Light up your Halloween Tabletop Crypts 🪦🪦 Terrain-Tronics 2023-09-01 | 🧟♂️⚰️ Light up your Halloween Tabletop Crypts 🪦🪦 - FREE downloadable design!(((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Download the free plans for these crypts from: links.terraintronics.com/cryptCut them out, glue to your foam and cut around!This is a simple build for beginners that uses dollar store foamboard, craft paints, PVA glue and rough flock for the moss to make a crypt fit for halloween dnd!For more paint tips and tricks, check out video's by @TabletopWitchCRAFT and @Nat1videos The electrics for this build are quite simple.www.terraintronics.com 1xConwy Castle PCB - to safely drive the LED's with grouped brightness control.10x Flickering LED's, - get a lovely variance of candlelight!Wire wrap tool - hook wires to pins without soldering!Amazon for:30AWG Wire wrap: amazon.com/gp/product/B0B98279QH2xAAA Battery holder: amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6FJJWN5-= LINKS =-My list of basic tools can be found here - I don't make any commission off those links. My channel is WAY too small!: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloader
🛠 🕯 Soldering tutorial for your DND 🏹, Warhammer 🔫 and Terrain builds 🌳 for less than $11! 👓 Terrain-Tronics 2023-08-18 | (((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Most terraintronics products can be assembled using the wirewrap tool. No soldering needed.However, some of the boards will need pin headers soldered to them, so that boards can connect together easily.You can build those skills for less than a couple of Starbucks drinks! Follow along and see how easy it is to get started!(I make no profit or commission from the links below)Soldering Kit - $11amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKZVG8Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Mini Breadboards - $7amazon.com/dp/B09ZQPRFTB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsConnectors and PCB's - $12amazon.com/dp/B07NM68FXK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloaderFind out more at:https://linktr.ee/terraintronics-= LINKS =-My list of basic tools can be found here - I don't make any commission off those links. My channel is WAY too small!: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloaderGitHub Code Repository for this build (Code and Pre-Made download file): github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-Castle/tree/main/Demo-FallingFloors
Dungeons and Dragons AI encounter - Even the DM doesnt know! Terrain-Tronics 2023-05-12 | (((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Dungeons and Dragons AI encounter - Even the DM doesn't know!Bring some challenge to your DND encounters with this new falling floor puzzle!A big thanks to Leif @DevsDice for some of the inspiration for the game mechanics for this bridge over the lava river!This terrain generates a different path across the river every time, where players must guess their way. The Github folder has the code, the 3d printer files and the foam cutout SVG's etc so you can build one of these yourself!github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-Castle/tree/main/Demo-FallingFloorsThe electronics used are a Caernarfon Castle Board and FlexiLeds, both available from https://linktr.ee/terraintronicsThe Caernarfon Castle also uses a Wemos D1 Mini board as it's processor/brain. They can be easily obtained from Amazon without large expense!TerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloaderFind out more at:https://linktr.ee/terraintronics-= LINKS =-My list of basic tools can be found here - I don't make any commission off those links. My channel is WAY too small!: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloaderGitHub Code Repository for this build (Code and Pre-Made download file): github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-Castle/tree/main/Demo-FallingFloors
DND Flames with LEDs - A Balrog (LOTR) collab with @Nat1videos Terrain-Tronics 2023-02-26 | (((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Hello folks! I recently had the opportunity to work with Michael @Nat1videos on Diorama piece for the Balrog in Lord of the Rings!The electronics used are a Caernarfon Castle Board and FlexiLeds, both available from https://linktr.ee/terraintronicsThe Caernarfon Castle also uses a Wemos D1 Mini board as it's processor/brain. They can be easily obtained from Amazon without large expense!Many thanks to Michael for hosting me and allowing me to collaborate with him.Thanks too, to the team at Adafruit.com - I rely heavily on their code examples and libraries to drive LED's etc. Please do shop with them if I don't have what you need instore!My list of basic tools can be found here:kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kit-= LINKS =-My list of basic tools can be found here - I don't make any commission off those links. My channel is WAY too small!: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitTerrainTronics Download Tool for the Wemos D1 Mini (Windows Only): http://links.terraintronics.com/downloaderGitHub Code Repository for this build (Code and Pre-Made download file): github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-Castle/tree/main/Demo-Nat1BalrogLights
Forest Camp Diorama Tutorial - bringing electronics to your build! Terrain-Tronics 2022-07-10 | (((( Links to all my socials and store https://linktr.ee/terraintronics ))))Hello folks! This week I bring a forest clearing scene that I made for a convention I attended here in North Texas! It's based on my 12" Dungeon Terrain Kit. (tindie.com/products/terraintronics/12-diameter-dungeon-terrain-kit)A circular laser cut wooden base with layers of 5mm foam on top. Each layer cut to create channels for wiring and to create undulation in the terrain.See the kit here: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/12-diameter-dungeon-terrain-kitCredit must be given to Professor Dungeon Master over at @DUNGEONCRAFT1 . His concept of "ultimate dungeon terrain" where a scene is based on a lazy susan is brilling for a group of people sitting around a table.The LED driver board I use, a Conwy Castle Board can be purchased from http://www.terraintronics.comThe other amazon orderables can be found here: kit.co/terraintronics/forest-terrain-kit The Trees can be downloaded from Thingiverse here:thingiverse.com/terrain4print/designsthingiverse.com/thing:2853566thingiverse.com/thing:5428625I'd love to know what kind of ideas you have for the 12" Dungeon Terrain Kit. As I was finishing this, all sorts of ideas came to mind. Keep your eyes peeled!
#Prototype #shorts Wifi control with lights and sound to your DND Dungeons and Dragons terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2022-07-02 | Yesterdays demo of this using an @elgato streamdeck to trigger LED’s and Sounds got some interest! one of my IG followers asked if apps and websites could be made? Ask and Ye Shall Receive! The Code I put together presents a website to the DM that allows them to trigger the lights, patterns and now, the sound effect board!You can find Harlech boards at TerrainTronics.com and they code that this demo is running at http://links.TerrainTronics.com/harlechtriggerWhat sound effects would you trigger for your DND Terrain or Cosplay?#terrainbuilding #terraincrafting #warhammerterrain #wargamingterrain #dungeonterrain #dndterrain #booknook #booknookstagram #terrainbuilding #terrainmaking #tabletopterrain #dndterrain #40kterrain #warhammer40k #wargamingterrainbuilding #terraincrafting #dndcrafting #necromundaterrain #dungeonsanddragonsterrain #miniatureterrain #dndcrafting #booknook
Can you use Green Stuff World LEDs with Conwy Castle LED Drivers? #shorts Terrain-Tronics 2022-06-29 | Great question came in today from a customer that wanted to buy some terrain LED's from Greenstuff world.Are they compatible with the awesome 4 channel Conwy Castle LED Driver board from terrain tronics? YES! Worst case, you'll have to but a resistor off, but in return, you'll gain maximum brightness from a coin cell battery!Shoutout to @greenstuffworld - you guys have some lovely pre-made streetlights etc!
NO SOLDERING! Easy LED Hookup! #shorts Terrain-Tronics 2022-06-28 | Just a quick short video for y'all to show how quickly you can connect wires, LED's and pins together with a Wire Wrap tool!Get yours today at terraintronics.com! It's faster than even switching on a soldering iron!
LEDs made simple for Crafting, Cosplay and D&D! Terrain-Tronics 2022-06-25 | A basics video this week, that's been sitting on the hard drive for a while, waiting to be edited!This video is all about the basics of LED's. It's been designed for non-electronics folks to get a grasp of hte basics, like why it's a bad idea to hook LED's directly to a battery etc!Please ask your clarification questions below in the comments! I'm happy to dive in!You can get LED's and Conwy boards over at http://www.terraintronics.com
How do *you* think Traps and Puzzles should be made in DND? #shorts Terrain-Tronics 2022-06-13 | Briefly discussed on my IG, I was thinking about many of the books I've been reading about puzzles and traps in Dungeons and Dragson, as well as other tabletop RPG's.So many are designed to kill players, rather than to hinder their progress, or give them something to solve.When I think about a smart puzzle or trap in DND, I really want to just as much of an event as a "boss battle" - something where the players have had to use their brains, as well as their brawn!What do you think? Should puzzles and traps be more for thinking, or does the risk of dying "make it worth doing"?Would love some interactive discussion about this - please comment below!
DND Terrain that fights back! - Interactive Puzzle Rooms for your DND game! Terrain-Tronics 2022-01-21 | DND Terrain that fights back! This video is all about creating interactive puzzle rooms for your DND and Pathfinder games!Over at terraintronics.com, I've just released a new kit that gives you virtually everything you need to make interactive puzzle rooms that will shock and awe your players.Using magnets in player bases and terraintronics' magnet-sensitive reed switches, you can detect when players and objects are in the right place on your board. With a little of thought and planning (and maybe some inspiration from the design guide!), you too can design rooms with puzzles that can easily be changed between game nights - keeping your friends in doubt about what you'll do next!Links: Terrain-Tronics (look for the 6x6 Puzzle Room Kit!): terraintronics.comKit.co - for shopping lists for things like D1 Mini's (to Amazon)6x6 Puzzle Room Github(All Documentation etc.) github.com/Audio-Rochey/6x6PuzzleRoomSchematic Tools used in this video: http://falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.htmlStart your schematic from mine!: tinyurl.com/y829cktmUseful TT Tronics video'sInteractive Tabletop Terrain (uses similar LED's and a Caernarfon Castle board -- way more details on connecting things up!) youtu.be/vIiZg-hEScUInstalling Drivers for the CH340 Board (used by the wemos D1 to connect to your PC!) youtu.be/XobUb-gQA5sChapters:00:00 Intro00:34 Kits now at Terraintronics.com00:54 tabletopWitchcrafts early prototype.01:12 Frame assembly & Floor01:32 Packing to save space01:47 Objects can be given magnets.02:00 The Electronics02:28 Switch Logic04:10 Assembling the switches05:05 DIY Puzzle hints05:52 Battleships example07:10 Outro
Lava effects for your dnd, pathfinder and warhammer terrain Terrain-Tronics 2021-12-27 | Lava effects for your dnd (dungeons and dragons), pathfinder and warhammer terrainThis video was part of a collaboration with John @tabletopwitchcraft as well as Professor DM over at @Dungeoncraft. Some of the clips in this video come from @TabletopWitchraft directly and are used with permission.Links: Tabletop Witchcrafts Krampus Video: youtube.com/watch?v=k8PFlsWQclQDungeon Craft on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=vbiYDsnef5U&t=0sTerrain-Tronics (for Caernarfon and other boards): terraintronics.comKit.co - for shopping lists for things like D1 Mini's (to Amazon)Caernarfon Castle Github (to download code, upload tool and premade file to upload to your D1 Mini) github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-CastleUseful TT Tronics video'sInteractive Tabletop Terrain (uses similar LED's and a Caernarfon Castle board -- way more details on connecting things up!) youtu.be/vIiZg-hEScUInstalling Drivers for the CH340 Board (used by the wemos D1 to connect to your PC!) youtu.be/XobUb-gQA5s
Immersion through Vibration in your D&D Game?!?! Terrain-Tronics 2021-11-22 | Another update, from the car this time! (Don't worry, I was parked and waiting for my son to finish Ju Jitsu!)Whilst I'm waiting for the small Reed Switch boards to be delivered, I've started work on a new project - Carew Castle boards - that will allow the DM to trigger Audio and Vibration (Haptic) effects for their players.Some of the details are in this video. It's early days yet - still working on the specifications!Links to products in this video can be found here: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-vibration-kitIt's still early days yet - it'll get updated the project is completed.
D&D Terrain Assembly - TTs D&D Lighting Kit! Terrain-Tronics 2021-11-15 | Short video explaining the method to assemble the bases and light posts. Both the small and large bases can hold a CR2032 battery, but use some bent wire as the terminal contacts.This video relates to the D&D Lighting Kit available from Terrain Tronics.tindie.com/products/terraintronics/dungeons-and-dragons-outdoor-lighting-kitThe files are also available from Cults3d as a downloadable STL:cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/lighting-for-dungeons-and-dragonsEquipment used in this video can be found in my kit.co list:kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kit
NOW WHERE AM I??! - Updated Nov 2011 Terrain-Tronics 2021-11-12 | An update from my project backlog while I'm on the road with the day job. If you're making DND traps or puzzles, this is definitely a video for you to watch, and to provide feedback! Tabletop Witchcrafts awesome spider video: youtube.com/watch?v=zY7eOnr3TX8TTW's Trap Video: youtube.com/watch?v=k1y5cmIjSCsCerberus Den's Early Prototype: instagram.com/p/CV3ChF5pabiReed Switches, LED's and more are available from my store at terraintronics.com
Making LED lamps for your D&D and Warhammer Terrain Terrain-Tronics 2021-10-01 | Greetings adventurer!This week brings a short video on how to create your own LED lights for your D&D and Warhammer terrain! 3 types of lights were created - floorstanding lamp posts, wallmount brackets and pathway lighting. All use 3mm orange/yellow flickering LED's, so they are *easy* to hook up to Conwy Castle LED driver boards, or directly to CR2032 batteries!Follow along with me as I use Fusion360 to create the dimentional item, then use blender to create real woodgrain texture that your average resin 3d printer should handle without issue.If you want to skip that homework, then STL's can be purchased below, or if you don't have a 3D printer, a set of pre-printed items can be ordered too! I can't wait to read your comments and feedback. Hopefully this tutorial is useful to many!CheersRocheyLinks:Pre-Printed parts are available on the Tindie store: terraintronics.comSTL Files for printing on your 3d printer can be purchased and downloaded from Cults3d: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/lighting-for-dungeons-and-dragonsConwy Boards used to power multiple LED's together:tindie.com/products/terraintronics/conwy-castle-simple-4ch-led-driverBlender Configurationyoutube.com/watch?v=HqDnLg3o9WEChapters:0:00 Introduction0:39 Inspiration2:56 3D CAD (Fusion360)5:18 Adding Texture with Blender11:00 Batteries and Bases13:21 Design, Print or Buy?14.41 OutroSong: Atch - Time OutMusic provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 UnportedVideo Link: youtu.be/7dpvd2lno9o
Interactive Tabletop Terrain - Perfect for Dungeons and Dragons Terrain-Tronics 2021-06-15 | Greetings Adventurer!Join us as we experiment with creating terrain that can interact with your D&D Party! Have the team solve a puzzle and open a door as a reward, with the press of a button -- or worse, open a trap door, or a gate that is holding back a rolling rock that will punish your players for their foolish choices!This proof of concept uses a new board, the Caernarfon Castle board that can control LED's, move Servo Motors and respond to a remote control.This proof of concept takes advantage of those capabilities and shows and example room where the DM can challenge and reward/punish the players!A Full kit of the parts required to duplicate this project can be found at: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/caernarfon-castle-kitThe Electronics used are:The Brain: Wemos D1 Mini - amzn.to/3whFVcwThe Interface: Terrain Tronics Caernarfon Board: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/caernarfon-castle-pcb-circuit-board-onlySG90 Servo Motor: amzn.to/3wghQCJRemote Control & IR Receiver: amzn.to/3wgrjdpAddressable LED's: amzn.to/3vaQbC5Connectors: amzn.to/3pIR7MGCrimping Tool - not a must have, but once you have it, you'll thank me!: amzn.to/3cC3RiP3D Printed PartsCandle Holder: thingiverse.com/thing:4869295Rack and Pinion for the Door: thingiverse.com/thing:4870280Downloads and Documentation:Main Github Page for the Caernarfon Board:github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-CastleDownload Page for this exact project: github.com/Audio-Rochey/Terrain-Tronics-Caernarfon-Castle/tree/main/DemoDoorAndLights
How To Crimp Wires to connect your projects together! Terrain-Tronics 2021-06-12 | A simple video this week. One of the most useful tools you can have in your back pocket is the ability to crimp wire into a connector, so you can easily attach and detach wires to boards!Shopping! I make a small commission on these tools. nothing to write home about -- and not a single dime yet! :)iWiss SN-01BM Crimping Tool: amzn.to/3gqW9tcKit of JST XH Connectors: amzn.to/3wiR0d30AWG (THIN!) Wire Wrap Wire: amzn.to/3wg6eQcRegular Silicone coated hookup wire: amzn.to/3pLnrP8
Wiring up electrical components for tabletop gaming. A collaboration with Tabletop Witchcraft Terrain-Tronics 2021-05-21 | Wiring up electrical components for tabletop gaming. A Cyberpunk Grimdarkish collaboration with Tabletop Witchcraft.Links:^^^^^^Tabletop Witchcrafts Epic video is here:The Github link for this project is here: github.com/Audio-Rochey/TerrainTronics-Harlech-Castle/tree/main/TableTopWitchCraftVideoTerrain Tronics products and accessories can be purchased here: tindie.com/stores/terraintronics3D printed assets are at: thingiverse.com/terrain-tronics/designsTimeline:^^^^^^^^^^0:36 Introduction1:41 What Parts Are Needed?2:33 Stacking The Boards3:06 Connecting External Components3:40 Where Are Docs?4:10 Using The GUI5:09 Where Now?Credits:Music is Beatles Unite by Rachel K Collier
New Product Introduction - FlexiLED 5 LED strings for your terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2021-05-19 | Hello folks,New product joining the others on Terraintronics.com! These 5" (130mm) LED strings are a great alternative to EL wire in that they don't require a separate battery back and they can be used in patterns with a Terrain Tronics Harlech board!These can be hooked up to a battery in series with an appropriate resistor, or used in a current limiting circuit such as a Terrain Tronics Harlech Castle or Conwy Castle board.Buy these LED's now at: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/130mm-flexiled-string
Beginners Tools for Electornics on your Wargaming Terrain! Terrain-Tronics 2021-03-22 | I keep an Amazon wishlist for folks wanting to add electronics to their wargaming and dungeons and dragons (D&D) terrain at: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kitI decided to order the soldering iron toolkit and the beginner multimeter to see if they really were worth it for an up and coming terrainer!
Introduction to a simpler LED Controller for your terrain! Conwy Castle! Terrain-Tronics 2021-03-06 | CONWY CASTLE BOARDS NOW AVAILABLE AT TINDIE!: tindie.com/products/terraintronics/conwy-castle-simple-4ch-led-driverDesigned to light up your terrain items from coin cells, lipoly packs, usb power banks or even a USB wall power supply, the Conwy Castle makes adding LED's to your wargaming terrain (such as Warhammer 40K, Necromunda, Kill Team, Age of Sigmar and Dungeons and Dragons) really easy.Conwy Castle has the following features:- Single Trim Pot control over the brightness for all 4 outputs- Easy connections using Dupont Jumper wires- Optional Power Resistor to keep USB Power Banks from going into Sleep mode- USB connector for USB power sources or Direct solder from battery packs.Shopping list for extra parts and tools: kit.co/terraintronics/terrain-electronics-starter-kit
