The Ben Heck Show (2010)
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Benjamin Heckendorn as Himself
Episodes 96
Building Specialized Game Controllers
Ben builds a one handed Xbox 360 controller as the viewer build and begins work on his big build of the Xbox 360 laptop.
Read MoreBuild A Portable CNC Router For Fun And Profit
A viewer challenges Ben to build a small, portable CNC machine. Ben also starts work on the Xbox 360 laptop design.
Read MoreQuest For An Automatic Can Crusher
Ben's friend challenges him to build an automatic, domestic can crusher. Ben also starts building the case for the Xbox 360 laptop.
Read MorePortal Shirt
Just in time for Halloween, Ben makes a see-through Portal shirt based off the classic game. He also hacks up and wires the LCD for the Xbox 360 laptop.
Read MoreAirplane Laptop
In this episode, Ben builds a specialized laptop computer you can comfortably use in the coach section of an airplane. He also begins the final wiring of the Xbox 360 laptop.
Read MoreRock Band Mods
Get ready to rock and rolla as Ben performs a variety of Rock Band equipment mods for his friends and old arch-nemesis. He also finishes and demonstrates the Xbox 360 laptop.
Read MoreTBHS: Cribs!
Join Ben Heck on some of his daily adventures in this episode that covers his life outside of the show.
Read MoreRuggedized PlayStation 3
Ben Heck builds a rugged, portable PlayStation 3 system for a husband and wife serving in Afghanistan.
Read MorePinball And Processors
Ben Heck gets a new CNC machine and sets it up so he can build pinball cabinets. He also discusses using embedded processors for pinball and other functions.
Read MoreSuper Can Cooler
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Return Of The Portable Work Bench
Ben builds a new version of one his most popular creations - the Portable Work Bench! Also, on Pinball Wars they get the prototyping system up and working.
Read MoreThat 70's Xbox
Ben builds a retro 1970's styled Xbox 360 portable to promote some upcoming Atari games.
Read MoreTo help a physician, Ben builds a hand sanitizing station that detects motions, reminds people to sanitize, and logs their behavior.
Read MoreQuestions & Answers With Ben!
Ben answers several of your viewer questions, then works on getting his pinball machine ready for the Midwest Gaming Classic.
Read MoreThe Pinball Wars!
Ben and Jones continue working on their custom pinball machine, Jeri Ellsworth shows up to lend a hand.
Read MoreGameShare Controllers
Ben teams up with Ben Sawyer of the Games for Health Foundation to build some custom controllers to allow cooperative play.
Read More3D Printer For Maker Faire!
Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the task.
Read MoreExpedition Awareness Cameras
Phil Golden is embarking on Expedition Awareness, and Ben helps out with a remote control camera system with monitors nestled inside the car.
Read MoreA Real Game Changer!
After years of getting requests to build one, Ben finally breaks down and makes a video game console automatic game disc changer.
Read MoreHome Automation
Ben works on some ways to automate functions into an existing home.
Read MoreXbox Controllers You Can Split
In this episode, Ben builds some game controllers for accessibility, and also returns to working on his pinball with special guest John Popaduik.
Read MoreThe Google ADK & Your Android
Ben checks out the Google ADK, a device that connects your Android phone to an Ardunio MCU and plans a project with it.
Read MoreHak5 Challenge!
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A Bicycle Mod For Two
Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker.
Read MoreAttack of the Super Clock
Tired of hard-to-program alarm clocks? Ben builds one he thinks will be easier to use.
Read MoreGhost Squad
A roll of tape mysteriously rolls off the desk at the Ben Heck headquarters.
Read MoreThe Return of Pinball Wars
The gang continues to work on Ben's pinball game, with help from designer John Popaduik.
Read MoreThanksgiving Leftovers
In the spirit of "turkey sandwiches for weeks," Ben looks around his shop to see what project he can make from the year's leftover parts.
Read MoreFPGAs and You
Ben demonstrates how to get started with FPGAs and CPLDs, devices that let you program logic.
Read MoreThe Ben Heck Show Holiday Special
Someone needs Ben to make a specialized controller, but he only decides to tackle the project after a change of heart.
Read MoreiHeart Electronics - iPhone Mod!
In the spirit of CES, Ben builds a mod for the ever-popular consumer electronic device, the iPhone.
Read MoreHot Pocket Dispenser
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Tweet-Heart
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Turn Your Toaster Into a Solder Oven!
Ben turns an infrawave toaster oven into a solder reflow oven that can be used with PCB's.
Read MoreHave You Built an Atari Today?
Ben returns to his roots and builds a replica of his original Atari 2600 portable gaming system.
Read MoreRobot Luggage - Make Your Suitcase Haul Itself Around!
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Game Timer: Coin-Operated Gaming System!
Ben takes a viewer suggestion to make a coin-operated power strip so kids can earn tokens for game play.
Read MoreEarth Day Wall Wart
In honor of Earth Day, Ben talks about energy savings, then builds a Universal Wall Wart.
Read MoreBuild Your Own Sasquatch Tracker
Ben helps his friend Charlie, and Charlie's son, build a simple project together - the Squach Tracker 9000.
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Power Glove for Xbox
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Toilet Illuminator
Ben comes up with a great project just in time for Father's Day.
Read MoreRaspberry Pi - Retro Computer Build
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Build a 3D Printer That You Can Take Anywhere!
Got a briefcase? Then get to building your portable 3D printer.
Read MoreSolar-Powered Camping Mods for the Lazy Man!
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Hands-Free Wheelchair
To help a viewer with a new baby on the way, Ben builds a power drive add-on for his wheelchair, with foot controls.
Read MoreBASIC Pocket Computer
In a throwback to the 80s, Ben builds a Pocket BASIC computer, complete with keyboard and screen.
Read MoreFlower Power
Ben accepts a viewer challenge to create an automated houseplant rotator to help plants grow evenly on all sides.
Read MoreBionic Sunglasses
Ben builds the automatic sunglasses he's been dreaming about for years.
Read MoreThe Xbox Files
Check out Ben's thinnest and most portable Xbox 360 laptop ever. Crafting an entirely new design from scratch, Ben uses some clever shortcuts to save space while still retaining some of the Xbox's signature elements, like the light ring.
Read MoreTeenage Driver Texting Prevention Device (1)
Ben kicks off the season 3 by starting a device which will prevent teenage drivers from texting while they drive.
Read MoreTeenage Driver Texting Prevention Device (2)
Ben finishes creating a device that prevents texting while driving and demonstrates it's usage.
Read MoreSurface Mount Soldering Tutorial
Ben solders a mini oscilloscope to demonstrate surface mount soldering technique.
Read MoreAnalog WASD Gaming Keyboard
Ben modifies a keyboard so the WASD keys provide the same analog control of an Xbox controller. Ben takes apart a standard keyboard to install magnets, Hall effect sensors, and a modified Xbox controller to create a better gaming keyboard.
Read MoreDouble Decker 3D Printer (1)
Ben begins building a 3D printer that can print two identical objects simultaneously. In this episode he'll build the duel extruders.
Read MoreDouble Decker 3D Printer (2)
Ben continues to work towards building the ultimate 3D printer that can print two objects at once! In today's episode he builds the X carriage and gets one step closer to finishing the project.
Read MoreDouble Decker 3D Printer (3)
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Naughty or Nice Meter
In this episode, Ben gets in the holiday spirit and builds a "Naughty or Nice" Meter.
Read MoreArduino 101 Tutorial: Everything You Need to Know to Start Using Using Microcontrollers!
Want to do cool projects? Ben teaches you all the basics to get started using the Arduino from installing the Integrated Development Environment to using outputs, inputs and more.
Read MoreMidi Controller Guitar (1)
Ben works with local musician Kevin to mod an Ableton APC40 into a guitar. Ben takes apart the midi controller to see what's inside and gets to work moving around the components. After he has the circuitry ready, Ben and Kevin draw out a design for the guitar.
Read MoreMidi Controller Guitar (2)
Ben continues to work towards building a MIDI guitar with an Ableton APC40 he modded in the last episode. Today he builds a custom enclosure and shows off the finished build.
Read MoreGlue Logic Mini Robot
Ben modifies the Squatch tracker into a robot that runs on logic gates. Ben explains what logic gates are and how to use them.
Read MoreAVR Development Board
Ben shows you how to build your own AVR development board and how to use it in your projects.
Read MoreAMD Computer Mod That Launches Rockets!
Ben builds a fully functioning custom computer with AMD's Trinity APUs that can also launch rockets! He goes into detail on using MOSFETs and LED displays.
Read MoreSlot Loading Nintendo Game System (1)
Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector.
Read MoreSlot Loading Nintendo Game System (2)
Ben continues working on the slot loading NES by building a loading mechanism and taking another crack at a custom cartridge connector.
Read MoreSlot Loading Nintendo Game System (3)
Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector.
Read MoreAutodesk 123D Tutorial
In this episode, Ben gives a tutorial on using AutoDesk 123D Design.
Read MoreUltimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (1)
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Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (2)
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Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (3)
In part 3 of the Ultimate Gaming System build, Ben builds a custom case to house all three consoles.
Read MorePIC32 Microcontroller Tutorial
On this episode of The Ben Heck Show, Ben runs through how to build a PIC32 microcontroller. Then tests it out and uses the low level port access to control some lights.
Read MoreHow Not To Fry Your Object
In this week's episode of The Ben Heck Show, ben helps you avoid frying your electronic objects. Plus, he shows off a couple of small projects he's been working on for fun and answers a viewer question about CNC couplings.
Read MoreMail Detection Device
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Pinball Matrixing
Ben gives an overview of what it takes to build a pinball game and goes into detail on the electronic aspects on his Ghost Squad pinball game.
Read MoreIntroduction to Interfaces
Ben shows you the basics of SPI, I2C, and RS-232, some common interfaces you can use with your electronics projects.
Read MoreDoggie Treat Dispenser (1)
Ben gets started on a project to build a dog treat dispenser complete with remote controls and a web cam. In part one Ben builds the mechanical dispenser itself.
Read MoreDoggie Treat Dispenser (2)
Ben continues to build his remote controlled dog treat dispenser and begins work on the raspberry pi being used in it.
Read MoreDoggie Treat Dispenser (3)
Ben continues a project to build a dog treat dispenser complete with remote controls and a web cam. In part three, Ben has the Pi serve up a web page to remotely control the device and to show the live video feed.
Read MoreDesign West
Ben takes the show on the road to the Design West Expo in San Jose where he talks to suppliers and checks out the latest innovations.
Read MoreWire We Here?
Ben talks about different types of wire and shows you how to use them in your projects.
Read MoreBuild Your Own Portable Raspberry Pi (1)
Ben gets to work on a Raspberry Pi gaming device you can take anywhere. In part one Ben gets the electronics working and installs MAME on the Raspberry Pi.
Read MorePrincipals of Schematics
Ben goes over schematics, a basic part of any electronics project. He shows what the symbols mean and how to go from schematic to working project.
Read MoreTabletop Arcade Machine
Ben builds a coin operated tabletop arcade machine. In this part of the projects, he hacks an old CRT, PC power supply, and JAMMA connector.
Read MoreTools for Tinkering
Ben shows you the tools you need for modding, hacking, and building projects.
Read MoreBen Heck's Outdoor Console
Ben Sawyer of The Games for Health Foundation challenges Ben to build a multifunctional gaming console that kids can play with outside.
Read MoreIntroduction To Programming
Ben goes over everything you need to know to get started with programming.
Read MoreBionic Bike Bag
Ever want a bionic bike bag? Now you can have one! Ben and Alyson work together to create a DIY bike light and turn signal. Alyson crafts a fabric patch that attaches to a backpack and Ben writes a program, installs LEDs, and wires up the components.
Read MoreDesign Tips for Electronics Enthusiasts
As a graphic designer turned engineer, Ben has a treasure trove of tips and tricks for making your electronics projects look awesome. In this episode he'll provide insight on the process of designing, explain some parameters to keep in mind, as well as share his thoughts in creating an aesthetically pleasing design.
Read MoreCreative Case Hacks
Ben unplugs the 3-D printer, laser cutter, and CNC machine and gets to work creating a custom case by hand. He shares tips and tricks to help you build a cool enclosure for your next project.
Read MoreLet's Go Fly a Quadcopter!
With parts from a hobby store and his own mad-hacker designs, Ben aims for the sky with a quadcopter project. Today he tests the parts and begins to build a frame.
Read MoreGetting Started with Texas Instrument's LaunchPad
Ben shows you the basics of working with the Texas Instrument's MSP430 microcontroller using the LaunchPad development board.
Read MoreDIY Automated Motion: Motorized Camera Dolly (1)
Ben takes on a viewer challenge to build an inexpensive, do-it-yourself camera dolly for taking better digital photos and creating time lapses. In this episode, he figures out the mechanical aspects of the project and assembles the dolly.
Read MoreDIY Automated Motion: Motorized Camera Dolly (2)
Ben gets back to work on his motorized camera dolly. In today's episode he adds the final electronics and captures some test footage. Plus, Ben shows off his Oculus Rift headset, which may be the next big thing in virtual reality gaming. As an extra bonus, be sure to catch Alyson trying the incredible immersive technology for herself.
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