This project started as an idea of simplicity. something easy to use our haunt’s (Fatal Mentality) & (Deadtimedreams) that take little thought to use and reuse. i quickly realized that more haunters like myself wanted /needed something like this to exist too. When designing the board I wanted something that could grow over time & allow me to put into a box knowing that nothing would go wrong. The mess of wires was a constant worry and possible point of failure.. Thus The OctoPill was created, used, and abused. Still working all over the USA.

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Setup Instructions

There are a few steps to take before running your first real-time show. Follow along below and become the neighborhood show stopper in no time.

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You’ll need a few things before getting started.

• Arduino Nano (link)
• 4 to 8 Channel Relay Board 4ch (Link) 8ch (Link)
• 12v 2amp power adapter (link)
• 5v 2amp USB Charger (Link)
• Micro USB Cable (Link)
• Mp3 Sync 2.0 (LINK)
• Serial MP3 Player (For High Quality Audio) (Link)
• Micro SD Card ( To Store your High Quality Audio) (Link)
• Motion Detector (Link)
• Mat Switch (Link)

NOTE: All Links are suggested sources to find the necessary products; You can find them on other sites like Ebay.com for competitive pricing.

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Download the Button Banger Software

Head over to ButtonBanger.com and download the latest software from the Octobanger Project page. (Also shoot them a couple bucks while you’re at it) This is the freeware that allows you to create wonderful displays.

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Octobanger software overview

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Firmware & Configuration

Setting up & downloading the firmware

Upload the Firmware & change the settings to your specs. The next procedure is setting up the firmware and controller properties.

Get an Error When Plugging in Your Arduino?

If you are using a nano clone, you may encounter an error. The button below will allow you to directly download the proper drivers.

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