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The Ben Heck Show
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 12010-09-13
Building Specialized Game Controllers
Ben builds a one handed Xbox 360 controller as the viewer build and begins work on his big build of the Xbox 360 laptop.
Episode 22010-09-27
Build A Portable CNC Router For Fun And Profit
A viewer challenges Ben to build a small, portable CNC machine. Ben also starts work on the Xbox 360 laptop design.
Episode 32010-10-11
Quest For An Automatic Can Crusher
Ben's friend challenges him to build an automatic, domestic can crusher. Ben also starts building the case for the Xbox 360 laptop.
Episode 42010-10-25
Portal Shirt
Just in time for Halloween, Ben makes a see-through Portal shirt based off the classic game. He also hacks up and wires the LCD for the Xbox 360 laptop.
Episode 52010-11-08
Airplane Laptop
In this episode, Ben builds a specialized laptop computer you can comfortably use in the coach section of an airplane. He also begins the final wiring of the Xbox 360 laptop.
Episode 62010-11-22
Rock Band Mods
Get ready to rock and rolla as Ben performs a variety of Rock Band equipment mods for his friends and old arch-nemesis. He also finishes and demonstrates the Xbox 360 laptop.
Episode 72010-12-06
TBHS: Cribs!
Join Ben Heck on some of his daily adventures in this episode that covers his life outside of the show.
Episode 82010-12-20
Ruggedized PlayStation 3
Ben Heck builds a rugged, portable PlayStation 3 system for a husband and wife serving in Afghanistan.
Episode 92011-01-10
Pinball And Processors
Ben Heck gets a new CNC machine and sets it up so he can build pinball cabinets. He also discusses using embedded processors for pinball and other functions.
Episode 102011-01-24
Charge!
Ben Heck builds hand-crank chargers for Android phones, continues work on his new pinball machines and brings an LCD back from the dead.
Episode 112011-02-07
Sega CDX
Ben Heck goes old-school and builds a portable version of the infamous Sega CD-ROM game system.
Episode 122011-02-21
Super Can Cooler
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Episode 132011-03-07
Return Of The Portable Work Bench
Ben builds a new version of one his most popular creations - the Portable Work Bench! Also, on Pinball Wars they get the prototyping system up and working.
Episode 142011-03-21
That 70's Xbox
Ben builds a retro 1970's styled Xbox 360 portable to promote some upcoming Atari games.
Episode 152011-04-04
Feeling A Little Dirty? Ben Shows You How To Keep It Clean!
To help a physician, Ben builds a hand sanitizing station that detects motions, reminds people to sanitize, and logs their behavior.
Episode 162011-04-18
Questions & Answers With Ben!
Ben answers several of your viewer questions, then works on getting his pinball machine ready for the Midwest Gaming Classic.
Episode 172011-05-02
The Pinball Wars!
Ben and Jones continue working on their custom pinball machine, Jeri Ellsworth shows up to lend a hand.
Episode 182011-05-16
GameShare Controllers
Ben teams up with Ben Sawyer of the Games for Health Foundation to build some custom controllers to allow cooperative play.
Episode 192011-06-06
3D Printer For Maker Faire!
Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the task.
Episode 202011-06-20
Expedition Awareness Cameras
Phil Golden is embarking on Expedition Awareness, and Ben helps out with a remote control camera system with monitors nestled inside the car.
Episode 212011-07-11
A Real Game Changer!
After years of getting requests to build one, Ben finally breaks down and makes a video game console automatic game disc changer.
Episode 222011-07-25
Home Automation
Ben works on some ways to automate functions into an existing home.
Episode 232011-08-08
Xbox Controllers You Can Split
In this episode, Ben builds some game controllers for accessibility, and also returns to working on his pinball with special guest John Popaduik.
Episode 242011-08-22
The Google ADK & 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.
Episode 252011-09-12
Hak5 Challenge!
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Episode 262011-09-26
A Bicycle Mod For Two
Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker.
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