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created: 2025-02-16 14:51
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## Goal

Finish the Odin's Dilemma Room.

- Design an axe puzzle
- Design compass puzzle
## Tasks

### Control Box

- [x] Put a 24V power supply on a board with cable➕ 2025-04-30 ✅ 2025-05-14
- [x] Install a 24V distribution block ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-05-15
- [x] Install second rack ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-05-15
- [x] Install the TPLink switch and remove the Ubiquiti one ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-30
- [x] Install RPi in the server rack and connect to switch ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-30
- [x] Drill extra holes in rack mounting plate ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Mount the RPi 4 onto the mounting plate with zip ties ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Flash controller RPi SD card ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Install 5V power for R1 RPi ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Install RPi 4 in rack ➕ 2025-05-14 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [-] Make map of the room and figure out how many RPi's, GPIO, buck boards, etc. and create a spreadsheet ➕ 2025-04-30 ❌ 2025-06-23
- [x] Design a rack panel for 5 RPi 4s to mount onto ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Send rack panel design to [SentCutSend](https://sendcutsend.com/) ➕ 2025-05-29 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install `nftables` and configure ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install `dnsmasq` and configure ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Create setup script ➕ 2025-05-30 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install NATS and configure ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Timers

- [x] Install RPi Zero for the ship control LED's ➕ 2025-06-02 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Add resistor to LED legs ➕ 2025-06-02 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Wire up LED's to the GPIO board ➕ 2025-06-02 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Make 5V torches from the flicker lights ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install torches around the room ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Wire up and install torch controller ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Viking Ship Puzzle

- [x] Solder GPIO breakout board ➕ 2025-04-25 ✅ 2025-05-19
- [x] Wire up 5V power ➕ 2025-04-21 ✅ 2025-05-19
- [x] Flash SD card for `odin-ship` ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-19
- [x] Create repo for `odin-ship` ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Test that GPIO board pins are reading correctly ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Wire up the magnetic switches to the GPIO board ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Solder board for the 12V solenoid and LED power ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Install MOSFET for the 12V power to solenoid ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Install MOSFET for the 12V power to LED's ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Connect power plug for solenoid and LED's ✅ 2025-05-31
- [x] Configure DHCP and DNS & disable WiFi ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Write control service for `odin-ship` ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Remove and install latches in the hidden cupboards and test manual opening ➕ 2025-04-21 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Axe Puzzle

- [x] Configure network to use DHCP and DNS and disable WiFi ➕ 2025-06-23 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Code service for the axe puzzle connected to NATS server ➕ 2025-04-29 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Power up puzzle and test on the wall ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-05-15
- [x] Solder GPIO breakout board ➕ 2025-03-06 ✅ 2025-05-02
- [x] Install LED's ➕ 2024-06-01 ✅ 2025-05-02
- [x] Install power and switches ➕ 2025-04-25 ✅ 2025-05-02
- [x] Install metal plate ➕ 2025-04-25 ✅ 2025-05-02
### Horse Puzzle

- [x] Screw carvings to piece of live edge ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Attach to the wall with screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-06-23
- [x] Hide screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2025-06-23
### Bird Puzzle

- [x] Screw carvings to piece of live edge ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Attach to the wall with screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Hide screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Bear Puzzle 

- [x] Screw carvings to piece of live edge ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Attach to the wall with screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Hide screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Fish Puzzle

- [x] Screw to piece of live edge ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Attach to the wall with screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Hide screws ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Throne Room Puzzle

- [x] Install chain in wolf head shield ➕ 2025-04-21 ✅ 2025-05-13
- [x] Install wolf head ➕ 2025-04-22 ✅ 2025-05-13
- [x] Cut out eyes ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Make molds for eyes ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Put elastic in the chain to help it open more softly ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Make epoxy eyes with LED's in ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install latch to make door open ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Wire up LED's and latch ➕ 2025-05-13 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Shields Decoration

- [x] Create wedges to angle the shields ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Use existing center screw slots to attach shield to wedge and beam ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Table Puzzle

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Oar Barrel

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Chests

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Game Barrel

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Maze Bucket

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Horn Barrel

- [x] Attach to sub-floor with screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Antlers

- [x] Pre-mount skulls on a piece of live edge ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2025-05-15
- [x] Attach live edge to the wall ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2025-05-15
### Chandelier

- [x] Hang from the ceiling on cross brace ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install wire for knife reward ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install latch for knife reward ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Nets and Ropes

- [x] Screw anchor points to wall and attach ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Hide screws ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Mímir Clue System

- [x] Mount on rope ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Hang from a hook on the wall ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Run wires through rope ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Light up eye with multi-color LED ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install speaker in head ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Dragon Heads

- [x] Install green LED's in eyes in dragon heads ➕ 2024-06-01 ✅ 2025-10-25
- [x] Bolt to the head to the beam, or the wall above it ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install RFID readers with resin in dragons heads ➕ 2024-06-01 ✅ 2025-10-25
- [x] Install latch on spear cabinet ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Make the spear cabinet ➕ 2025-04-06 ✅ 2025-04-12
- [x] Install spear cabinet with latch and wire ➕ 2025-04-12 ✅ 2025-04-25
### Helm Puzzle

- [x] Create shelves for Berserker heads ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install electronics and controller for the heads ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Screw the heads from the underside to the pedestal ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Create control software ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Hammer Puzzle

- [x] 3D print a larger hand ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Screw to live edge board and mount ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install electronics for the hand ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
### Drum Puzzle

- [x] Make a frame around the drums ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Drill holes for foliage ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Screw drums to the floor ➕ 2025-05-15\ ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Wire the tree of life with LED's ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Wire up and install drum controller ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Run wires to the tree to power LED's ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Make LED's in tree flash in pattern ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Screw solid frame of the picture to the wall ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install LED's in the back of the tree ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Put a blue sky image on the back of the tree ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04

### Knocker Puzzle

- [x] Make false wall with a panel in it ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2025-05-15
- [x] Install latch in the door ➕ 2025-05-15 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install spring mechanism to open the door ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Install in the wall ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
- [x] Run wires to the puzzle controller ➕ 2025-05-19 ✅ 2026-02-04
## References

- Axe paint is Krylon Fusion All-in-One - Hammered Dark Bronze.
- [Homemade fake camp fire stage prop - Nicky kaboom - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeBWB6u29MU)
- [Incredible Fake Fire Prop DIY for Halloween](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawEoJhNd-o)
- [How to build a faux fire - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrzWXmegdbY)
- https://www.amazon.com/SKYSEN-Hardware-Material-Combination-Install/dp/B0BCF2W6PQ
-  ![[hidden-fireplace-door.jpg]]
