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  • Why did The Ben Heck Show end and What Happened to The Ben Heck Show ?

    A lot of time has passed since The Ben Heck Show was renamed to 'element14 presents' - and in that time we still have a lot of avid fans of Ben Heck viewing the old episodes, and finding "The Ben Heck Show" across the internet, and then wondering "What…

  • TV Proximity Sensor

    Ben takes on a viewer challenge to create a TV proximity sensor to keep kids from sitting too close to the screen and ruining their eyes. He builds a device that uses an infrared sensor to set off flashing LEDs and a piezo buzzer if kids move too ...
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  • DIY Automated Motion: Motorized Camera Dolly Part 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 ext...
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  • Ghost Hunting with Ben Heck!

    A roll of tape mysteriously rolls off the desk at the Ben Heck headquarters, turning the team in to ghost hunters! Is it poltergeists or some other supernatural force? The team sets out to find the ghost responsible - with chilling results! Never ...
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  • Logic Gate Board Game 03: Adventures in MPLab

    After deciding to use an LCD screen for the Logic Gate Board Game, Ben gets to work on programming the Pic32mz series microcontroller in MPLab X IDE. Using the programming software and Direct Memory Access (DMA) transfers, Ben learns how to displa...
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  • Game Cartridge-Sized Nintendo Portable

    Ben makes a Yobo portable that accepts NES cartridges. Yobo is a brand of Nintendo clones. They are essentially Nintendos on a chip, glop tops on a circuit board, and it is basically a clone of Nintendo systems. The goal is to make a Yobo portable...
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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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  • can crusher

    just an idea for a can crushing machine
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  • Live Stream: Help Ben Heck Fix a Rare Nintendo Playstation Prototype - Part II!

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  • Solar-Powered Camping Mods for the Lazy Man!

    This week, Ben builds some portable solar-powered items that will change the way you go camping forever: a charger for gadget addicts and a hands-free rotisserie! **New Episodes Every Other Monday!** Ask Ben Questions in the element14 Community: h...
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  • 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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  • Creating an XBOX 360 Automatic Game Changer! - The Ben Heck Show

    More XBOX 360 Gaming: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2B88F5D495C2A8A After years of getting requests to build one, Ben finally breaks down and makes a video game console automatic game disc changer. Never Miss An Episode- Subscribe For Mo...
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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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  • Ben Heck Gets a Handle on Winter

    Ben continues his fight to overpower winter and takes on a viewer challenge to build bicycle handlebar warmers. Abby bikes to work in the winter and her hands get very cold, even with mittens, so she asks Ben to create a DIY solution for cyclists ...
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  • Surface Mount Soldering Tips and Tricks

    Ben shows you how to solder surface mount components with his home-brew solder reflow oven. He goes through the steps of placing parts with solder paste and shares his know-how along the way. After the board comes out of the oven, he demonstrates ...
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  • Ben Heck's PlayStation 4 Teardown

    Ben is excited to start gaming with the PlayStation 4, but not before he cracks it open and takes a look inside. Join Ben as he voids the warranty on yet another console and shares his master-hacker insights along the way. After he explores the mo...
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  • Create A Toilet Illuminator! The Perfect Father's Day Gift!

    What better gift to show how much you care than a toilet illuminator? Ben comes up with a great project just in time for Father's Day. Like, Comment & Share This Episode: http://youtu.be/Ri8DBAib0lQ Never Miss An Episode- Subscribe For More of The...
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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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  • Introduction to Interfaces

    Ben shows you the basics of SPI, I2C, and RS-232, some common interfaces you can use with your electronics projects. Correction: at 9:25, there was incorrect text info on the SPI data sheet indicating whether it was Active High or Active Low. The ...
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  • Introduction to Programming

    This is your go-to guide to getting started in programming computer code. From C++ to Java, we've got you covered. Ben goes over everything you need to know to get started with programming. while (!me.knowProgramming) { me.watch(BEN_HECK_SHOW); } ...
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