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  • Ben Heck's ZX Spectrum Mod Part 1

    http://element14.com/tbhs - Ben has modded many old computers into gaming portables and today he takes a crack at something new - the ZX Spectrum. He gets stared by taking the computer apart and for a closer look inside. He makes sure it works
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  • Ben Heck's Apple 1 Replica Part 1

    http://element14.com/tbhs - Ben decides to take on another retro 8-bit computer project and builds an Apple 1 from scratch. He wires the CPU, ROM, and RAM to a PCB and adds some logic gates for memory addressing. With this basic 6502 computer
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  • Ben Heck s Raspberry Pi Media Center

    In this episode Ben and Felix work together to build a Raspberry Pi media streamer that can be used with a television and a server.Win a Raspberry Pi Media Center Kit at - http://element14.com/tbhsLearn more about Raspberry Pi Projects at - ht
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  • Ben Heck's Hacking the Zombie Apocalypse

    Learn more about Littelfuse at http://element14.com/littelfusehttp://element14.com/tbhs - Ben and Felix team up to protect themselves from the ultimate foe, Zombies! In order to survive they must create a water filter, a crystal radio and a zo
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  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 10: Ben Build a Hand Crank Phone Charger

    The Ben Heck Show is brought to you by element 14. Visit element14.com/tbhs to learn how a purchase of $100 or more can get you a free subscription to Make Magazine, while supplies last. In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. "Ben: We can…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 9: See Ben Building A Pinball Machine

    The Ben Heck Show is brought to you by element 14. Visit element14.com/tbhs to learn how a purchase of $100 or more can get you a free subscription to Make Magazine, while supplies last. In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. “Ben: We can…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show – Episode 8: See Ben Build A Military Grade Portable PS3

    In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. “Ben: We can rebuild it smaller, better, portable.” Since then, he has continued his work helping those in need creating new projects. If you’ve got an idea you’d like t see built, why not send it…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 1: Ben Mods an X-Box 360

    The Ben Heck Show is brought to you by, element 14 – the electronic design community and online store built for engineers and hobbyists alike. Join now and browse the store at element14.com. In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. “Ben:…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 3: Ben Builds an Automatic Can Crusher…or dose he?

    The Ben Heck Show is brought to you by, element 14 - the electronic design community and online store built for engineers and hobbyists alike. Join now and browse the store at element14.com. In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. “Ben:…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 5: Ben builds a custom Dual-Positioned Coach Laptop

    The Ben Heck show is brought to you by Element 14, the product design community and online store for engineers and hobbyists alike. Join now and browse the store and element14.com. In the year 2000, Ben Heckendorn built his first mod. “Ben: We can rebuild…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 4: Ben Builds a Portal Shirt for Halloween

    The Ben Heck Show is brought to you by, element 14 - the electronic design community and online store built for engineers and hobbyists alike. Join now and browse the store at element14.com. “Ben: Greetings my friends, you are here because you are interested…

  • (TRANSCRIPT) The Ben Heck Show - Episode 7: Ben Heck Home Tour

    The Ben Heck show is brought to you by element 14, the electronic community and online store built for engineers and hobbyists alike. Use voucher code “BENHECK” until December 31 st at store checkout to save up to 15% on select items. In the year 2000…

  • Amp and digital pot?

    I noticed in the final xbox 360 build Ben showed a digital amp and digital pot he used to supply audio to the speakers. I dont see what chips he used or a schematic anywhere for this. I am very interested in knowing what he used and how I can also build…

  • Check out details for your chance to win a Ben Heck tool kit and subscription to Make Magazine!

    Just register or log in to element14 and then check yourself as attending this event and you will be entered to win our grand prize- Happy holidays from Make Magazine and element14! http://www.element-14.com/community/events/2764 #

  • Ben's Steampunk Persistence of Vision Display

    Ben gets to work creating what he imagines a television would be in a steampunk world. This mechanical display will rotate a panel of LEDs at a very fast rate to create an illusion of solid images. After giving an overview of his ideas for the
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  • Ben Heck Teaches Alyson How to Solder

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  • Hackaday Prize

    Enter to win the Hackaday contest at - http://hackaday.io/prizeFor great hack ideas, watch The Ben Heck Show at http://element14.com/tbhs
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  • SEGA Genesis VS Super Nintendo

    Ben Heck recently broke down the Sega Genesis and a Super Nintendo to scientifically prove which 16 Bit console was the best . Which console do you think was better?

  • CLOSED: ZX Spectrum Competition : What's your favourite Spectrum game and greatest gaming achievement?

    A winner has been chosen: but not yet replied with details! If they haven't replied in 3 weeks then another will be chosen! What's your greatest gaming achievement? Have you managed to get to the kill screen on Donkey Kong or Pacman ? Perhaps you own…

  • What is your favorite Ben Heck Show build? (Note- you need to be logged in to vote)

    As we celebrate 100 shows- vote on which one is your favorite. And if it isn't listed here- feel free to add to the comments.

  • What has been your favorite Ben Heck show build to date? (Note: you need to be logged into vote)

    So many great shows, which one has been the most inspiring and fun to watch? If you can't remember them all, you can see the list of all past shows by clicking on the top banner at www.element14.com/tbhs and choose the specific show link you're interested…

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  • Micro USB extender for phone with Otterbox case

    I have a seek thermal camera that attaches to the micro USB on the bottom of my Galaxy S4 but with the Otterbox case on the male plug is not long enough. I have seen lightning adapters for people with apple phones and otterbox style cases. Does anyone…

  • First project ever and need help!

    To start i'm 15 and this is my first project that I have sat down and actually planned out. Also please note I have little to no programming skills. My plan is to build a vending machine that is powered by an arduino board. The arduino would power servo…

  • Beaglesynth

    So I have this MiDi Controller http://alesis.com/vortex I would absolutely love to be able to connect it to a BeagleBone black and have that interpret what I'm pressing and output audio rather than having to connect it to my computer and run ableton.…