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  • The History of Video Games Is Now Available Through a Digital Library

    The Video Game History Foundation built a video game digital library for the public to access and study. (Image Credit: Video Game History Foundation ) There are tens of thousands of video game industry ephemera files that video game enthusiasts can…

  • New here

    Hey all, I'm a 34 year old gamer from Canada who works in the disability supports sector! Would love to connect with other gamers!

  • Calling all Gamers! Level Up with our Video Game Quiz!

    Hey element14 members ! It’s summer and time for something fun, so let’s all take a break and relax with our video game quiz! Join Mario, Sonic, and Link as they journey through time and technology in the world of video games. Video Game…

  • Play Any GameBoy Game on the TI-84 Plus CE!

    The emulator we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! This video shows you how to put a GameBoy emulator on your TI-84 Plus CE Calculator (TI-Boy CE)! Learn how to put any original GameBoy game on your graphing calculator! ==Links== Emula...
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  • $5 Keychain Projector UNBOX&REVIEW&TEARDOWN

    I ordered this on Amazon for a project and I decided to open up, review, and tear down this $5 HDMI Projector made by Brookstone! It is a great little device for easy handheld displays on the go! Brookstone Keychain Projector Link: https://www.ama...
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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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  • Extreme Reality introduces - Extreme Motion - The Future of Motion Games

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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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  • How Not To Fry Your Projects

    The Ben Heck Show presents a public service announcement to help you avoid frying your electronics projects. Like, share, and comment on this episode: http://youtu.be/Be0pV7h6muE Connect with The Ben Heck Show for more projects and tips Twitter: h...
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  • Single Handed Xbox One Controller

    Ben continues his work creating game controllers for people with disabilities and builds a one-handed Xbox One controller. He takes you through the steps of moving around the controls and putting everything back together again. #XBox #Controller #...
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  • How to Build an Old School Arcade Machine (Part 1)

    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. New episodes every Sunday! Like, share and comment: http://youtu.be/wp1rcVwrrO0 Subscribe for more project...
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  • Learn the Basics of the PIC32 Microcontroller

    Ben shows you the basics of a PIC32 microcontroller and how to use it in your projects. Ben also explains what makes PIC32's different from other AVR's that have been featured on The Ben Heck Show previously. Have you worked with a PIC32 or other ...
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  • Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-WiiU-Xbox360) - Part 3 Finale

    Ben builds a custom case for the Ultimate Combo Gaming System. After completing the project, he shows the combo system in action. Enter for a chance to WIN this ultimate gaming system. Just register for a free account on element14: http://www.elem...
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  • Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-WiiU-Xbox360) Part 2

    Ben is building the top requested item from viewers: a gaming system that combines the PS3, WiiU, and the Xbox360 into one Ultimate Combo Gaming System. In Part 2 of this 3 part build, Ben works on the console mods, making them function outside of...
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  • Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-WiiU-Xbox360) Part 1

    Ben takes on a popular project challenge to create the ultimate combo gaming system. In this episode, he'll crack open a WiiU, PS3 and Xbox 360 to expose their circuitry for all to see. **New episodes every Sunday** Register on element14 for a cha...
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  • HACK LIKE HECK: FUTUREBOY! THE MOST Advanced Gameboy Pi Handheld.

    It doesn't take 1.21 Gigawatts to go into the Future anymore!!! Why wait for the next big portable console? You don't need VR to experience things never before seen! With just a few extra modifications to the flux capacitor, you won't even need a ...
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  • Personal Project electrical question

    Hello all, I am new here. I have a personal project here for the sake of brevity ill refer to as NX Harbor. I have some electrical challenges, there are two major components to this projects that will require a fair bit of power at different draws. One…

  • Neo Geo Pocket Color Video Out (DAC/FPGA)

    Hi everyone! Looking to achieve RGB analog video out on a Neo Geo Pocket Color. No known mods currently exist for this. There are single digit K2_VIDEO s out in the wild that achieve this, but I believe these were made by SNK themselves for internal use…

  • TBHS: Nintendo Switch Mods

    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 Connect with TBHS Featured Bonus Materials See All Episodes Hey…

  • Ellie tries to hack a Retron 5 controller into something that doesn't suck.

    (This post is very long and has lots of pictures. If you're here to help, but don't want the whole storytime thing feel free to skip to the summary at the end.) So here's the thing, I'm basically a total amateur. I only started soldering earlier this…

  • Need help with video wires!!! Please help!!!

    Hello my name is Brenton. I recently have started a project to make my ps2 portable. I got a car backup screen for the screen for the portable. I have been trying to solder the screen to the board. Only one problem, I don't know what I'm doing. I have…

  • VGA Game Boy Classic: DMG Home Console

    Finally! Play Gameboy Carts on TV using ORIGINAL HARDWARE! I present The DMG Consolization Kit! A new DIY console conversion kit for the DMG. (This is just a demo unit, the final version has better color and resolution) You can buy the NEW COLORIZ...
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  • Nobble Intends to Hack Like Heck (And DOES!) Audition Tape 4 The Ben Heck Show [Extended Version]

    This is my extended audition tape for The Ben Heck Show's "Hack Like Heck" Contest! Watch till the end for a showcase of some of my finished and current projects! Ben's Video: https://youtu.be/wsoXPlORE8c My Declaration to Enter the Contest: https...
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  • Nobble Intends to Hack Like Heck (And DOES!) Audition Tape 4 The Ben Heck Show [Short Version]

    This is my audition tape for The Ben Heck Show's "Hack Like Heck" Contest! Ben's Video: https://youtu.be/wsoXPlORE8c My Declaration to Enter the Contest: https://www.element14.com/community/message/235072/l/nobble-intends-to-hack-like-heck-and-doe...
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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…