The Ben Heck Show
The Ben Heck Show
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First Aired: September 13rd, 2010
Status: Continuing
Network: element14
Summary: Introducing electronics hobbyist Ben Heckendorn, star of the all new Ben Heck Show, sponsored exclusively by element14. Join Ben and his friends for bi-weekly episodes as they build and mod a host of amazing community-inspired electronics creations
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Season 2
Episode 1: Attack of the Super Clock
Air Date: October 9th, 2011
Summary: Tired of hard-to-program alarm clocks? Ben builds one he thinks will be easier to use.
Episode 2: Ghost Squad
Air Date: October 23rd, 2011
Summary: A roll of tape mysteriously rolls off the desk at the Ben Heck headquarters. The team sets out to find the ghost responsible - with chilling results!
Episode 3: The Return of Pinball Wars
Air Date: November 8th, 2011
Summary: The gang continues to work on Ben's pinball game, with help from designer John Popaduik.
Episode 4: Thanksgiving Leftovers
Air Date: November 20th, 2011
Summary: In the spirit of "turkey sandwiches for weeks," Ben looks around his shop to see what project he can make from the year's leftover parts.
Episode 5: FPGAs and You
Air Date: December 4th, 2011
Summary: Ben demonstrates how to get started with FPGAs and CPLDs, devices that let you program logic.
Episode 6: The Ben Heck Show Holiday Special
Air Date: December 18th, 2011
Summary: Someone needs Ben to make a specialized controller, but he only decides to tackle the project after a change of heart.
Episode 7: iHeart Electronics - iPhone Mod!
Air Date: January 8th, 2012
Summary: In the spirit of CES, Ben builds a mod for the ever-popular consumer electronic device, the iPhone.
Episode 8: Hot Pocket Dispenser
Air Date: January 22nd, 2012
Summary: During the lazy videogame and football months of winter, Ben builds a device to promote even more laziness - a controller mounted Hot Pocket Dispenser!
Episode 9: Tweet-Heart
Air Date: February 5th, 2012
Summary: Ben builds a digital version of a Valentine's Day classic - a candy heart with messages that change via Twitter!
Episode 10: Turn Your Toaster Into a Solder Oven!
Air Date: February 19th, 2012
Summary: Ben turns an infrawave toaster oven into a solder reflow oven that can be used with PCB's.
Episode 11: Have You Built an Atari Today?
Air Date: March 4th, 2012
Summary: Ben returns to his roots and builds a replica of his original Atari 2600 portable gaming system.
Episode 12: Robot Luggage - Make Your Suitcase Haul Itself Around!
Air Date: March 18th, 2012
Summary: Tired of lugging around a bunch of stuff at airports, Ben builds Robot Luggage to help lighten the load with the help of Jesse Robinson!
Episode 13: Game Timer - Coin-Operated Gaming System!
Air Date: April 1st, 2012
Summary: Ben takes a viewer suggestion to make a coin-operated power strip so kids can earn tokens for game play.
Episode 14: Earth Day Wall Wart
Air Date: April 22nd, 2012
Summary: In honor of Earth Day, Ben talks about energy savings, then builds a Universal Wall Wart.
Episode 15: Build Your Own Sasquatch Tracker
Air Date: May 8th, 2012
Summary: Ben helps his friend Charlie, and Charlie's son, build a simple project together - the Squach Tracker 9000. Get ready to find Bigfoot!
Episode 16: Android to the Rescue - Another Time-Saving Invention from Ben!
Air Date: May 20th, 2012
Summary: Tired of burned dinner? Stir your pots remotely! Ben uses Android and an Arduino to make another lazy-man invention! Who says you can't play video games while you cook?
Episode 17: Power Glove for Xbox
Air Date: June 3rd, 2012
Summary: Not satisfied with the Microsoft Kinect, Ben attempts to build a Minority-Report-like glove to control his Xbo
Episode 18: Toilet Illuminator
Air Date: June 17th, 2012
Summary: Ben comes up with a great project just in time for Father's Day.
Episode 19: Raspberry Pi - Retro Computer Build
Air Date: July 1st, 2012
Summary: A retro computer for only about $35? Watch Ben build a retro-styled computer using the Raspberry Pi!
Episode 20: Build a 3D Printer That You Can Take Anywhere!
Air Date: July 22nd, 2012
Summary: Got a briefcase? Then get to building your portable 3D printer. Make awesome 3D objects wherever you are - think of the possibilities!
Episode 21: Solar-Powered Camping Mods for the Lazy Man!
Air Date: August 5th, 2012
Summary: Ben builds some portable solar-powered items that could be useful on a camping trip - a charger for gadget addicts and a hands-free rotisserie!
Episode 22: Hands-Free Wheelchair
Air Date: August 19th, 2012
Summary: To help a viewer with a new baby on the way, Ben builds a power drive add-on for his wheelchair, with foot controls.
Episode 23: BASIC Pocket Computer
Air Date: September 9th, 2012
Summary: In a throwback to the 80s, Ben builds a Pocket BASIC computer, complete with keyboard and screen.
Episode 24: Flower Power
Air Date: September 23rd, 2012
Summary: Ben accepts a viewer challenge to create an automated houseplant rotator to help plants grow evenly on all sides.
Episode 25: Bionic Sunglasses
Air Date: October 7th, 2012
Summary: Ben builds the automatic sunglasses he's been dreaming about for years.
Episode 26: The Xbox Files
Air Date: October 21st, 2012
Summary: Check out Ben's thinnest and most portable Xbox 360 laptop ever. Crafting an entirely new design from scratch, Ben uses some clever shortcuts to save space while still retaining some of the Xbox's signature elements, like the light ring.
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