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  • Ben Heck’s Animatronic Puppet Head Part 1

    Learn more about TE Connectivity LightKnacks at http://element14.com/te http://element14.com/tbhs - In this episode Ben sets out to help Backflip films with their upcoming puppet movie The Princess Knight. The film requires its actors to memorize ...
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  • Ben Heck's Battery Charging Circuit

    Learn more about element14's Design Center at http://element14.com/designcenter http://element14.com/tbhs - Ben uses charging circuits in many of his projects so it’s about time he created his own! Ben uses EAGLE to design the PCB for his circuit ...
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  • Building a Midi Controller GUITAR - Part 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 fo...
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  • 2016 Members Awards - Winners Announcement

    element14 Community Awards Who and What Came Out On Top in 2016 It seems like voting only just opened, but already Christmas looms and the polls have closed! So let's take a look at which projects, products and, most importantly, which of our members…

  • The Ben Heck Show vs. Hak5 PC Case Mod Battle!!

    Faced with a challenge from Darren of Hak5, Ben must build the ultimate PC case mod or face eternal embarrassment! Watch Ben's episode here and Darren's entry at: http://www.youtube.com/hak5darren Be sure to VOTE for the winner: http://bit.ly/26uj...
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  • Sonar Bicycle Mods for Two

    Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker. Faced with a safety issue for Alyson's bike he builds a bicycle mod for two! Never Miss An Episode- Subscribe For More of The Ben Heck Show: http://www...
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  • XBOX 360 Controllers You Can Split!

    More XBOX 360 Gaming: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2B88F5D495C2A8A In this episode, Ben Heck mods and splits some XBox 360 videogame controllers for accessibility. Later, he returns to working on his pinball with special guest pinball w...
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  • The Google ADK and 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. Never Miss An Episode- Subscribe For More of The Ben Heck Show: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thebenheckshow
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  • Music Tech Fest Berlin Documentary

    This short documentary by Fanni Fazakas shows the positive and productive energy during Music Tech Fest Berlin 2016. It features amazing people, labs, installations, performances, music hacks, showcases and experiments with music technology. If yo...
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  • The Anti-Texting Device: Teenage Driver Texting Prevention! - Part 1

    Ben kicks off the season 3 by starting a device which will prevent teenage drivers from texting while they drive. Or at least catches them in the act! Want a chance to win today's build? Please visit http://www.youtube.com/element14 **New Episodes...
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  • Build Your Own Sasquatch Tracker!

    In this week's episode of The Ben Heck Show: Get ready to find Bigfoot! Ben helps his friend Charlie, and Charlie's son, build a simple project together - the Squach Tracker 9000. Will they find this mythical creature using technology they build t...
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  • Conserve Energy & Create An Earth Day Wall Wart

    In honor of Earth Day, Ben talks about energy savings, then builds a Universal Wall Wart. He also tells us some unexpected power drainers in your home and how you can best conserve your power! Like, Comment & Share This Episode: http://youtu.be/iE...
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  • The Ben Heck Show - Automated SmartHome Tricks For Every Home

    Ben works on some ways to automate functions into an existing home. Automatic Door Buzzer? Coming right up! Ben also rigs up a system to manually change the temperature on an old Honeywell thermostat. Tell Us What You Think! Like, Comment, Favorit...
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  • Build a 3D Printer That You Can Take Anywhere!

    Got a briefcase? Then get to building your portable 3D printer. Make awesome 3D objects wherever you are - think of the possibilities! **New Episodes Every Other Monday!** Ask Ben Questions in the element14 Community: http://www.element14.com/comm...
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  • A Naughty Or Nice Meter Just In Time For Christmas!

    For extra fun this holiday season, Ben builds a naughty and nice meter. The large meter is controlled with an app on a phone where the needle can be toggled towards naught or nice. Jesse Robinson comes back to shop to help out with the project. **...
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  • Finishing Your Midi Controller Guitar!

    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! **New Episodes Every Other Monday!** Ask Ben Questions in the element14 ...
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  • Getting Started with CadSoft EAGLE

    When your project gets past the prototype stage, it's best to get a PCB printed to design and print it. On today's episode, Ben shows you how to use EAGLE software to export the industry-standard files you need. Join master hacker, engineer, and c...
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  • Ben Heck's Dreamcast Portable Part 2

    Learn more about General Devices telescoping slides at - http://element14.com/enclosures http://element14.com/tbhs - Ben is no stranger to making your favorite consoles portable and this time he has decided to build a portable version of the Sega ...
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  • Is Wireless HTC Vive possible

    Hi Guys So watch all your videos on a weekly basis, I just watched the video of ben heck show where they make a wireless retro game-pad. So i was wondering if Ben and his team can make the htc vive wireless. The htc vive is the top vr headset but its…

  • Xbox One X Teardown

    Ben tears down an Xbox One X. Marketed as the smallest and most powerful Xbox One, how does it compare in size to an Xbox One S? Ben compares and reveals its CPU/GPU aka APU, heatsink, hard drive, RAM, connectors, and power supply. Visit the Ben H...
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  • Hack Like Heck: Nobble

    The Hack Like Heck Competition Help us get to know the Contestants Ask a question in the comments below About Hack Like Heck Content Partner Program The Prizes Audition Video You don't…

  • Super Glue Gun 06: First Working Prototype! -- Episode 299

    element14's The Ben Heck Show Join the Ben Heck team every week for amazing hacks! Watch them build and mod community-inspired projects using electronics! Back to The Ben Heck Show homepage Super Glue Gun Featured Bonus Content See All Episodes …

  • The 2016 Ben Heck End of Year Review

    > 2016 was a great year for The Ben Heck Show. Great team chemistry, great engagement with the rest of the community, a legendary teardown of a rare Nintendo-PlayStation Prototype , a Pokemon Go Survival Kit , and a Hackbotz competition with a Mario Kart…

  • element14 Year in Review 2016

    Another year gone. Don't they go by in a blink? I'm actually not a fan of New Year celebrations. They always feel like more of an end, than a beginning. Which is weird, given that I'm so inclined toward nostalgia throughout the rest of the year! But that…

  • Your Build Ideas - August 2016

    element14's The Ben Heck Show Every month Ben, Karen, and Felix discuss top build suggestions submitted by viewers. If your build idea is mentioned you win a free Ben Heck T-Shirt! Back to The Ben Heck Show homepage Connect with TBHS Featured Bonus Materials…