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I was wondering if this is something you'd consider taking on Ben:

jeremiahchris7 — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:11:40 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64Bx0WKh7M

He's looking for someone who has the know-how to figure out what's on his "mysterious blue N64 disk".

GameCube joycon mod? That'd be awesome.

skaislove — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 04:05:33 GMT

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Mr Heckendorn have you

aolson27 — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 04:25:24 GMT

Thought about doing an add on card for the kim one computer kit that would allow owners of the original and clones of the kim one to make atari 2600 games on their kim 1 computers?.

Basicly take a tia, Cart slot, switches slap it on a card that connect to the kim 1 and turn it in to an atari 2600 dev system ?.

I would love to see that and as far ad I know no one has done this yet.

Just a thought scincerly Amanda

Atari 2600 Portable

rafe118 — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:59:09 GMT

Ben, how did you build the Atari 2600 portable remake? I'm trying to make my own for travel purposes and I want to make something portable. Can you send me the shchematics for the build? Also, where did you find the parts for it? Thanks, Rafe

tech review or tear down request - Kano

shosein98 — Tue, 08 May 2018 12:19:05 GMT

Kano computer For Kids.

My brother bought a Kano computer for my nephew for his birthday pretty cool if it worked. I found a technical issue with the crappy video controller on the screen. There is a 10 inch HDMI cable that goes from the Raspberry PI 3 to the HDMI to 40 pin video control board. I could see lights when I plugged in the Raspberry PI on but nothing on the screen so I changed the HDMI cable to a cheap 6 foot cable I have and it worked, So I ordered a 12 inch HDMI cable from amazon to replace there cable I figured was damaged but it did not work either. I believe signal reflection is cancelling out the signal or causing an error telling the HDMI board to shut off with the short HDMI cables. I do not know how to tell which direction the reflection is happening or which board is causing the issue. Is the reflection cause signal issue in the raspberry HDMI signal or is the reflection causing the Video control board to short or error and shut off.

Pi fash cartridge

lorenz15002@gmail.com — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 16:44:59 GMT

Hi my name is Charlie I was wondering if a p.o. zero could be use to make a flash cartridge for a nes or snes

TheC64 Mini,making a replacement keyboard for it.

spannernick — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:03:50 GMT

I was thinking it would need a usb keyboard controller that works with the C64 Mini,and you could use Mini Micro Momentary Tactile Push Button Switch,I think you used them on the ZX spectrum Potable you made,so basically replacing the fake keyboard with a real working keyboard...what you think..?

Email Notification Setup

yosoufe — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:02:02 GMT

Hi,

How can I setup the email notification with the following properties??

* I just receive email for creation of the new threads in my places and groups. Not for each comment.

* I receive email for each comment for the threads that I have bookmarked only or somehow marked like followed.

Now I am receiving email for every comment that is too much. But I want to receive for creation of new topics or threads.

Another question: What is the difference of "Follow in following" and "Follow in inbox"??

Best regards,

Yousof

Ben do you have a advert for your show..?

spannernick — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:54:31 GMT

I would like to advertise you on my channel..? so like you do in the middle of the video I am making and add a 30 advert for TBHS..??

If you don't no problem, I have to make one myself then, just asking cause didn't want to do more work when it been done already..

Thanks.

TheC64 Mini has just came out..

spannernick — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:07:30 GMT

I would love to see you do something with it,maybe with a screen or portable cause the board inside it is as big a RP3..?

https://thec64.com/

Info and specs..

It has 64 games built in with it and you can run a game from USB

High Definition output at 720p via HDMI
Pixel Perfect graphics at 4:3 ratio, with full width, CRT filter and US/Europe display mode options
Save game function
2 USB ports: plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer with C64 BASIC, or add a second joystick for 2-player games
Supports software updates via USB flash drive

Would The Ben Heck Show consider doing a build based on recreating The Imagination Machine from APF?

loki8989 — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 06:14:49 GMT

I have one if you need a reference model.

Proteous or Ktech-lab software on Respberry Pi

zubair.khalid — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:50:52 GMT

Hi !
I want to run Proteus or K tech-lab software on raspberry pi or any software simulation tool for the Pic18 Micro controller and compilation for coding For micro controller
suggest me a way or any other hardware to over come this issue
sorry if there is any mistake in Grammar

Advance Thanks for your help
Regard
M.Zubair Khalid

photobooth flickr connection

andmonify — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:34:04 GMT

I have done all as the video for portable pi photobooth but when it comes to the API I did not find a solution on that.

At Flickr it was a lot of API, Please tell me more about how to implement Flickrs API.

Best regards

Andre from Norway.

HP Compaq G750 USB Conversion

rtm516 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 12:57:44 GMT

Hello,

I need help working out how to convert the HP Compaq G750 to USB using an Arduino pro micro. So far I have worked out that it uses RS232 so hooked it up using a MAX232EPE to the Arduino and loading the attached sketch onto it. I now get feedback over serial but I don't understand how to parse it as I can't find any info on this online and don't have any more advanced tools like an oscilloscope to make sure I'm using the correct baud rate. I have attached some data I have pulled with various actions. If needed I can provide a fritzing sketch with my wiring layout but it is based on https://imgur.com/vxgZs without the 10uF capacitor or that trace. I have also attached a few pictures of the inside of the connector and its wiring. (I hooked it up with 3.3v)

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

Attachments:

community.element14.com/.../iPAQ_5F00_Keyboard.ino.txt.zip
community.element14.com/.../Keyboard-data.txt.zip

What is the resistor ohm/voltage value (there is only one inside to make it far easier) inside the Sega - Genesis model 1 console AC/DC Power Supply Unit ( model # 1602-1) ?

painforfun — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:04:27 GMT

I have to replace the 3300 uF/16 volt electrolytic capacitor & the resistor inside my Sega - Genesis model 1 consoles AC/DC Power Supply Unit model # 1602-1 because the voltage is at 13.93 volts instead of 10 volts like it should be. I couldn't find the ohm / voltage value code for the resistor by looking up the color code online & don't know why, unless I am just having one of those days. Can someone lend a hand & help me out with this? I provided a picture to help find out what it is exactly but the picture didn't come out to clear with the provided lighting in the room. The identifying color bands on the resistor are Gold, Brown, Green, & Purple. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. "Genesis does what Nintendon't"

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Sega Genesis, 32x & CD All-in-one Console

dizzydan02 — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:45:17 GMT

I was wondering if there was any interest in building a Sega Genesis, 32x & CD combination console?

This would eliminate the original bulky add-ons and 3 different power supply's creating a convenient all in one unit. Sega was supposedly going to release one called the Neptune however ended up scrapping plans to do so because of the Sega Saturn's release.

TBHS project / build idea

koudelad — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:53:28 GMT

Hello Karen, Ben and Felix.

I have a build idea that could be featured in the main TBHS, but also in sudo Sergeant and The Learning Circuit shows.

You could build a home sensor hub - a lot of people want to measure everything possible at home and put some solid ground to a later home automation.

The range of this build can be from a single episode device to a longer project. It would be great to start for example with a temperature and humidity sensor, connected via I2C or UART to a single board computer (SBC) like Raspberry PI or Beagle Bone Black that would store the values.

There are countless ways to expand this:

The first version can just connect something like SHT30 to an SBC via I2C and store the values in a file/spreadsheet with a time stamp.
Next version could connect more (local and distant) sensors, showing how to transfer information over 1 meter+ long wires or wirelessly.
Felix could take care of the Linux part, showing us how to store the records in a database and display the values to the user on a smart phone or a tablet (set up a local web server, database server).
Karen could show how to build some simpler analog sensors like a photo sensor, microphone... and teach us how to design and/or build a case for the device and sensors.
Later, Bob could incorporate some cloud service and Alexa for processing and controlling the home remotely. Or add a possibility to display / control from a mobile app or a web page.

I think it might be useful to divide this into several independent parts that could be built separately in all your shows, every time from a different perspective, adding one feature at a time.

David

Which gyro to buy?

simon.ganne — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:04:35 GMT

Hey everyone I am a young diy'er and I'm building a drone, but which gyro+accellerometer and possibly magnetometer do I need, which is best?

PSP 3000 start up problem

tallonoverlord — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:15:49 GMT

Been having a weird issue with my PSP. It won't turn on without being plugged in, despite having a battery installed in it. I remember in the past that I had on repeated occasions accidentally left the thing on charging for a long time. I'm not sure if this is affecting the battery or the plug. However I go to plug it in the orange light appears for the power station indicating that it's supposed to be charging. When I turn the system on it says it's charging, however it never seems to charge. If I unplug it while it's been charging for a while the system automatically just shuts off. Also there will be times where it will be connected to the charging plug, and we'll say that it's just operating off of the battery. However it will not operate with just the battery in portable mode. It must be plugged in with the Charger and ordered turn on. The charger seems to be a little bit fickle as well. Unless it is plugged in tightly or moves around a little bit the thing will shut off and not operate. Sometimes I have to hold the PSP in a certain position for the plug to be fully registered as in. Sometimes I have to push it in hard for the thing to stay in at all. My question mainly is what's the problem here? Could it be just I need a new battery for it? Or do I need to have the socket replaced for the plug? Or could it be a combination of the two? Does anybody have the skill in repairing one of these things? As I do not currently possess any sort of electrical engineering skills. I would be most grateful if somebody would be willing to help me with this. I would like it to be able to get back to the point where I can use it as a portable handheld without having to have it be on the charger all the time.

SNES controller classic

zeroname — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:24:09 GMT

hello

Ben, Felix, or Karen is possible to make the SNES controller classic to fit in SNES normal?

Best regards

thought of the day,,,

dmack666 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:36:32 GMT

i was thinking after looking at some 3d print i made but decided to pitch and go in another direction
then i thought, is there a way to build a rig to reuse the plastic/abs from your failed p3d prints

1) mulch the old print in a blender type set up

2) remelt it in a pot, reheat it and push thru something

3) extrude back out to 1.75 / 3mm dia

4) cool it in a water bath

5) respool it...

6) reprint with your new reused plastic/abs in funky colors or back to it org color

so are ya up for the challage??

Is the timer of an arduino accurate enough to build a clock or do I need a RTC?

simon.ganne — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:53:48 GMT

Is the timer of an arduino accurate enough to build a clock or do I need a RTC? I have some problems with the precision of my clock. I use a TFT display to show the date and the time, it works just fine but the clock is running too slow. has anyone a solution? I'm going to use this in a project, the code is not complete yet but I have to get this part right first. Here is my code:

#include <Adafruit_GFX.h>
#include <MCUFRIEND_kbv.h>                                // bibliotheek voor het communiceren met het diplay 
#include "DHT.h"
#include <stdio.h>


MCUFRIEND_kbv tft;                                        // maak een display aan
DHT dht;


#if defined(__SAM3X8E__)
#undef __FlashStringHelper::F(string_literal)
#define F(string_literal) string_literal
#endif


#define BLACK       0x0000      /*   0,   0,   0 */
#define WHITE       0xFFFF      /* 255, 255, 255 */


uint8_t hh, mm, ss;
int date_month, date_day, date_year;
String date_month_string, date_day_string, date_year_string;
unsigned long time_val, old_time_val, old_time_val_1;


int text_size = 3;
int time_cursor_x = 10;
int time_cursor_y = 110;


uint8_t conv2d(const char* p)
{
  uint8_t v = 0;
  if ('0' <= *p && *p <= '9') v = *p - '0';
  return 10 * v + *++p - '0';
}
void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:
  Serial.begin(9600);                               // begin de seriële monitor
  while (!Serial) ;                                 // wacht tot deze is opgestard
  String date_string = __DATE__;


  tft.reset();                                      // reset het tft display
  tft.begin(0x7783);                                // begin de communicatie met het display met adres 0x7783
  tft.setRotation(1);                               // roteer het display zodat het in landscape modus staat
  tft.fillScreen(BLACK);


  hh = conv2d(__TIME__);
  mm = conv2d(__TIME__ + 3);
  ss = conv2d(__TIME__ + 6);
  date_month_string = date_string.substring(0, 3);
  date_day_string = date_string.substring(4, 6);
  date_year_string = date_string.substring(7, 11);


  date_year = date_year_string.toInt();
  date_day = date_day_string.toInt();
  date_month = month_string_to_int(date_month_string);
  OCR0A = 0xAF;
  TIMSK0 |= _BV(OCIE0A);
}
void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
  text_size = 3;
  time_cursor_x = 10;
  time_cursor_y = 110;
}
SIGNAL(TIMER0_COMPA_vect){
  time_val = millis();
  if ((time_val - old_time_val) >= 1000) {
    if (++ss > 59) {
      ss = 0;
      mm++;
      if (mm > 59) {
        mm = 0;
        hh++;
        if (hh > 23) {
          hh = 0;
          date_day++;
          if (date_day == 31 && (date_month == 1 || date_month == 3 || date_month == 5 || date_month == 7 || date_month == 8 || date_month == 10 || date_month == 12)) {
            date_day = 0;
            date_month++;
            if (date_month > 11) {
              date_month = 1;
              date_year++;
            }
          }
          if (date_day == 30 && (date_month == 4 || date_month == 6 || date_month == 9 || date_month == 11)) {
            date_day = 0;
            date_month++;
          }
          if (date_day == 28 && date_month == 2 && (date_year % 4) != 0) {
            date_day = 0;
            date_month++;
          }
          if (date_day == 29 && date_month == 2 && (date_year % 4) == 0) {
            date_day = 0;
            date_month++;
          }
        }
      }
    }
    tft.setTextColor(WHITE);
    tft.setTextSize(text_size);
    char buf[8];
    char buf_2[12];
    sprintf(buf_2, "%02i/%02i/%04i", date_day, date_month, date_year);
    sprintf(buf, "%02d:%02d:%02d", hh, mm, ss);
    tft.setCursor(time_cursor_x, time_cursor_y);
    tft.fillRect(time_cursor_x, time_cursor_y, 50 * text_size, 7 * text_size , BLACK);
    tft.print(buf);
    tft.setCursor(time_cursor_x, time_cursor_y + 8 * text_size);
    tft.fillRect(time_cursor_x, time_cursor_y + 8 * text_size, 60 * text_size, 7 * text_size , BLACK);
    tft.print(buf_2);
    Serial.println("tijd weergegeven");
    old_time_val = time_val;
  }
}
int month_string_to_int(String date_month_string) {
  if (date_month_string == "Jan")return 1;
  if (date_month_string == "Feb")return 2;
  if (date_month_string == "Mar") return 3;
  if (date_month_string == "Apr") return 4;
  if (date_month_string == "May") return 5;
  if (date_month_string == "Jun") return 6;
  if (date_month_string == "Jul") return 7;
  if (date_month_string == "Aug") return 8;
  if (date_month_string == "Sep") return 9;
  if (date_month_string == "Oct") return 10;
  if (date_month_string == "Nov") return 11;
  if (date_month_string == "Dec") return 12;
}

Is it possible to build your own custom single board computer like the raspberry pi?

simon.ganne — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:41:23 GMT

Has anyone experience with building a sbc or is it even possible?

5 axis cnc for boat

leo22 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:03:40 GMT

hi dear ben i was wondering if you can build 5 axis CNC machine for boat 3m by 2m using the profile 41x41 and profile 41x21 the sheep industry supporting material, and 3D printed part thanks

iPazzPort Keyboard teardown

old_doc — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:22:54 GMT

Could Ben do a teardown and analysis of those mini keyboards like this one?

https://www.amazon.com/iPazzPort-Wireless-Bluetooth-Raspberry-KP-810-19BT/dp/B01CE8F7YO

I'd love to repurpose one and maybe even hardwire it to a project instead of using its wireless function.

It would be a fantastic solution for people wanting to build handheld projects, who also want to conserve battery (every milliamp counts) by removing the wireless functions.

I've been wanting to build a mini computer into a first generation nintendo ds casing for a long time, knowing how to wire this keyboard to my ASUS tinkerboard would be the final step.