The Ben Heck Show Season 1, Episode 1: Building Specialized Game Controllers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TBHS: Cribs!

Join Ben Heck on some of his daily adventures in this episode that covers his life outside of the show.

Ruggedized PlayStation 3

Ben Heck builds a rugged, portable PlayStation 3 system for a husband and wife serving in Afghanistan.

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.

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.

Sega CDX

Ben Heck goes old-school and builds a portable version of the infamous Sega CD-ROM game system.

Super Can Cooler

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.

That 70's Xbox

Ben builds a retro 1970's styled Xbox 360 portable to promote some upcoming Atari games.

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.

Questions & Answers With Ben!

Ben answers several of your viewer questions, then works on getting his pinball machine ready for the Midwest Gaming Classic.

The Pinball Wars!

Ben and Jones continue working on their custom pinball machine, Jeri Ellsworth shows up to lend a hand.

GameShare Controllers

Ben teams up with Ben Sawyer of the Games for Health Foundation to build some custom controllers to allow cooperative play.

3D Printer For Maker Faire!

Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the task.

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.

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.

Home Automation

Ben works on some ways to automate functions into an existing home.

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.

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.

Hak5 Challenge!

A Bicycle Mod For Two

Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker.