The Ben Heck Show (2010) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

The Ben Heck Show (2010) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Ben Heck Show online in HD.

The Ben Heck Show — Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Benjamin Heckendorn

The Ben Heck Show — Series Details

The Ben Heck Show — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Building Specialized Game Controllers (2010-09-13) — Ben builds a one handed Xbox 360 controller as the viewer build and begins work on his big build of the Xbox 360 laptop.
• E2: Build A Portable CNC Router For Fun And Profit (2010-09-27) — A viewer challenges Ben to build a small, portable CNC machine. Ben also starts work on the Xbox 360 laptop design.
• E3: Quest For An Automatic Can Crusher (2010-10-11) — Ben's friend challenges him to build an automatic, domestic can crusher. Ben also starts building the case for the Xbox 360 laptop.
• E4: Portal Shirt (2010-10-25) — 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.
• E5: Airplane Laptop (2010-11-08) — 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.
• E6: Rock Band Mods (2010-11-22) — 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.
• E7: TBHS: Cribs! (2010-12-06) — Join Ben Heck on some of his daily adventures in this episode that covers his life outside of the show.
• E8: Ruggedized PlayStation 3 (2010-12-20) — Ben Heck builds a rugged, portable PlayStation 3 system for a husband and wife serving in Afghanistan.
• E9: Pinball And Processors (2011-01-10) — 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.
• E10: Charge! (2011-01-24) — Ben Heck builds hand-crank chargers for Android phones, continues work on his new pinball machines and brings an LCD back from the dead.
• E11: Sega CDX (2011-02-07) — Ben Heck goes old-school and builds a portable version of the infamous Sega CD-ROM game system.
• E12: Super Can Cooler (2011-02-21)
• E13: Return Of The Portable Work Bench (2011-03-07) — 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.
• E14: That 70's Xbox (2011-03-21) — Ben builds a retro 1970's styled Xbox 360 portable to promote some upcoming Atari games.
• E15: Feeling A Little Dirty? Ben Shows You How To Keep It Clean! (2011-04-04) — To help a physician, Ben builds a hand sanitizing station that detects motions, reminds people to sanitize, and logs their behavior.
• E16: Questions & Answers With Ben! (2011-04-18) — Ben answers several of your viewer questions, then works on getting his pinball machine ready for the Midwest Gaming Classic.
• E17: The Pinball Wars! (2011-05-02) — Ben and Jones continue working on their custom pinball machine, Jeri Ellsworth shows up to lend a hand.
• E18: GameShare Controllers (2011-05-16) — Ben teams up with Ben Sawyer of the Games for Health Foundation to build some custom controllers to allow cooperative play.
• E19: 3D Printer For Maker Faire! (2011-06-06) — Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the task.
• E20: Expedition Awareness Cameras (2011-06-20) — Phil Golden is embarking on Expedition Awareness, and Ben helps out with a remote control camera system with monitors nestled inside the car.
• E21: A Real Game Changer! (2011-07-11) — After years of getting requests to build one, Ben finally breaks down and makes a video game console automatic game disc changer.
• E22: Home Automation (2011-07-25) — Ben works on some ways to automate functions into an existing home.
• E23: Xbox Controllers You Can Split (2011-08-08) — In this episode, Ben builds some game controllers for accessibility, and also returns to working on his pinball with special guest John Popaduik.
• E24: The Google ADK & Your Android (2011-08-22) — Ben checks out the Google ADK, a device that connects your Android phone to an Ardunio MCU and plans a project with it.
• E25: Hak5 Challenge! (2011-09-12)
• E26: A Bicycle Mod For Two (2011-09-26) — Ben loses his challenge with Darren from Hak5 but he is still able to complete the baby rocker.

Season 2

• E1: Attack of the Super Clock (2011-10-09) — Tired of hard-to-program alarm clocks? Ben builds one he thinks will be easier to use.
• E2: Ghost Squad (2011-10-23) — A roll of tape mysteriously rolls off the desk at the Ben Heck headquarters.
• E3: The Return of Pinball Wars (2011-11-08) — The gang continues to work on Ben's pinball game, with help from designer John Popaduik.
• E4: Thanksgiving Leftovers (2011-11-20) — 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.
• E5: FPGAs and You (2011-12-04) — Ben demonstrates how to get started with FPGAs and CPLDs, devices that let you program logic.
• E6: The Ben Heck Show Holiday Special (2011-12-18) — Someone needs Ben to make a specialized controller, but he only decides to tackle the project after a change of heart.
• E7: iHeart Electronics – iPhone Mod! (2012-01-08) — In the spirit of CES, Ben builds a mod for the ever-popular consumer electronic device, the iPhone.
• E8: Hot Pocket Dispenser (2012-01-22)
• E9: Tweet-Heart (2012-02-05)
• E10: Turn Your Toaster Into a Solder Oven! (2012-02-19) — Ben turns an infrawave toaster oven into a solder reflow oven that can be used with PCB's.
• E11: Have You Built an Atari Today? (2012-03-04) — Ben returns to his roots and builds a replica of his original Atari 2600 portable gaming system.
• E12: Robot Luggage – Make Your Suitcase Haul Itself Around! (2012-03-18)
• E13: Game Timer: Coin-Operated Gaming System! (2012-04-01) — Ben takes a viewer suggestion to make a coin-operated power strip so kids can earn tokens for game play.
• E14: Earth Day Wall Wart (2012-04-22) — In honor of Earth Day, Ben talks about energy savings, then builds a Universal Wall Wart.
• E15: Build Your Own Sasquatch Tracker (2012-05-08) — Ben helps his friend Charlie, and Charlie's son, build a simple project together – the Squach Tracker 9000.
• E16: Android to the Rescue: Another Time-Saving Invention from Ben! (2012-05-20)
• E17: Power Glove for Xbox (2012-06-03)
• E18: Toilet Illuminator (2012-06-17) — Ben comes up with a great project just in time for Father's Day.
• E19: Raspberry Pi – Retro Computer Build (2012-07-01)
• E20: Build a 3D Printer That You Can Take Anywhere! (2012-07-22) — Got a briefcase? Then get to building your portable 3D printer.
• E21: Solar-Powered Camping Mods for the Lazy Man! (2012-08-05)
• E22: Hands-Free Wheelchair (2012-08-19) — To help a viewer with a new baby on the way, Ben builds a power drive add-on for his wheelchair, with foot controls.
• E23: BASIC Pocket Computer (2012-09-09) — In a throwback to the 80s, Ben builds a Pocket BASIC computer, complete with keyboard and screen.
• E24: Flower Power (2012-09-23) — Ben accepts a viewer challenge to create an automated houseplant rotator to help plants grow evenly on all sides.
• E25: Bionic Sunglasses (2012-10-07) — Ben builds the automatic sunglasses he's been dreaming about for years.
• E26: The Xbox Files (2012-10-21) — 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 so

Season 3

• E1: Teenage Driver Texting Prevention Device (1) (2012-11-04) — Ben kicks off the season 3 by starting a device which will prevent teenage drivers from texting while they drive.
• E2: Teenage Driver Texting Prevention Device (2) (2012-11-11) — Ben finishes creating a device that prevents texting while driving and demonstrates it's usage.
• E3: Surface Mount Soldering Tutorial (2012-11-18) — Ben solders a mini oscilloscope to demonstrate surface mount soldering technique.
• E4: Analog WASD Gaming Keyboard (2012-11-25) — Ben modifies a keyboard so the WASD keys provide the same analog control of an Xbox controller. Ben takes apart a standard keyboard to install magnets, Hall effect sensors, and a m
• E5: Double Decker 3D Printer (1) (2012-12-02) — Ben begins building a 3D printer that can print two identical objects simultaneously. In this episode he'll build the duel extruders.
• E6: Double Decker 3D Printer (2) (2012-12-09) — Ben continues to work towards building the ultimate 3D printer that can print two objects at once! In today's episode he builds the X carriage and gets one step closer to finishing
• E7: Double Decker 3D Printer (3) (2012-12-16)
• E8: Naughty or Nice Meter (2012-12-23) — In this episode, Ben gets in the holiday spirit and builds a "Naughty or Nice" Meter.
• E9: Arduino 101 Tutorial: Everything You Need to Know to Start Using Using Microcontrollers! (2012-12-30) — Want to do cool projects? Ben teaches you all the basics to get started using the Arduino from installing the Integrated Development Environment to using outputs, inputs and more.
• E10: Midi Controller Guitar (1) (2013-01-06) — 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. A
• E11: Midi Controller Guitar (2) (2013-01-13) — Ben continues to work towards building a MIDI guitar with an Ableton APC40 he modded in the last episode. Today he builds a custom enclosure and shows off the finished build.
• E12: Glue Logic Mini Robot (2013-01-20) — Ben modifies the Squatch tracker into a robot that runs on logic gates. Ben explains what logic gates are and how to use them.
• E13: AVR Development Board (2013-01-27) — Ben shows you how to build your own AVR development board and how to use it in your projects.
• E14: AMD Computer Mod That Launches Rockets! (2013-02-03) — Ben builds a fully functioning custom computer with AMD's Trinity APUs that can also launch rockets! He goes into detail on using MOSFETs and LED displays.
• E15: Slot Loading Nintendo Game System (1) (2013-02-10) — Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector.
• E16: Slot Loading Nintendo Game System (2) (2013-02-17) — Ben continues working on the slot loading NES by building a loading mechanism and taking another crack at a custom cartridge connector.
• E17: Slot Loading Nintendo Game System (3) (2013-02-24) — Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector.
• E18: Autodesk 123D Tutorial (2013-03-03) — In this episode, Ben gives a tutorial on using AutoDesk 123D Design.
• E19: Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (1) (2013-03-10)
• E20: Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (2) (2013-03-17)
• E21: Ultimate Gaming System (PS3-Wii U-Xbox 360) (3) (2013-03-24) — In part 3 of the Ultimate Gaming System build, Ben builds a custom case to house all three consoles.
• E22: PIC32 Microcontroller Tutorial (2013-03-31) — On this episode of The Ben Heck Show, Ben runs through how to build a PIC32 microcontroller. Then tests it out and uses the low level port access to control some lights.
• E23: How Not To Fry Your Object (2013-04-07) — In this week's episode of The Ben Heck Show, ben helps you avoid frying your electronic objects. Plus, he shows off a couple of small projects he's been working on for fun and answ
• E24: Mail Detection Device (2013-04-14)
• E25: Pinball Matrixing (2013-04-21) — Ben gives an overview of what it takes to build a pinball game and goes into detail on the electronic aspects on his Ghost Squad pinball game.
• E26: Introduction to Interfaces (2013-04-28) — Ben shows you the basics of SPI, I2C, and RS-232, some common interfaces you can use with your electronics projects.
• E27: Doggie Treat Dispenser (1) (2013-05-05) — Ben gets started on a project to build a dog treat dispenser complete with remote controls and a web cam. In part one Ben builds the mechanical dispenser itself.
• E28: Doggie Treat Dispenser (2) (2013-05-13) — Ben continues to build his remote controlled dog treat dispenser and begins work on the raspberry pi being used in it.
• E29: Doggie Treat Dispenser (3) (2013-05-19) — Ben continues a project to build a dog treat dispenser complete with remote controls and a web cam. In part three, Ben has the Pi serve up a web page to remotely control the device
• E30: Design West (2013-05-26) — Ben takes the show on the road to the Design West Expo in San Jose where he talks to suppliers and checks out the latest innovations.
• E31: Wire We Here? (2013-06-02) — Ben talks about different types of wire and shows you how to use them in your projects.
• E32: Build Your Own Portable Raspberry Pi (1) (2013-06-09) — Ben gets to work on a Raspberry Pi gaming device you can take anywhere. In part one Ben gets the electronics working and installs MAME on the Raspberry Pi.
• E34: Principals of Schematics (2013-06-23) — Ben goes over schematics, a basic part of any electronics project. He shows what the symbols mean and how to go from schematic to working project.
• E35: Tabletop Arcade Machine (2013-06-30) — 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.
• E37: Tools for Tinkering (2013-07-14) — Ben shows you the tools you need for modding, hacking, and building projects.
• E38: Ben Heck's Outdoor Console (2013-07-21) — Ben Sawyer of The Games for Health Foundation challenges Ben to build a multifunctional gaming console that kids can play with outside.
• E39: Introduction To Programming (2013-07-28) — Ben goes over everything you need to know to get started with programming.
• E40: Bionic Bike Bag (2013-08-04) — Ever want a bionic bike bag? Now you can have one! Ben and Alyson work together to create a DIY bike light and turn signal. Alyson crafts a fabric patch that attaches to a backpack
• E41: Design Tips for Electronics Enthusiasts (2013-08-11) — As a graphic designer turned engineer, Ben has a treasure trove of tips and tricks for making your electronics projects look awesome. In this episode he'll provide insight on the p
• E42: Creative Case Hacks (2013-08-18) — Ben unplugs the 3-D printer, laser cutter, and CNC machine and gets to work creating a custom case by hand. He shares tips and tricks to help you build a cool enclosure for your ne
• E43: Let's Go Fly a Quadcopter! (2013-08-25) — With parts from a hobby store and his own mad-hacker designs, Ben aims for the sky with a quadcopter project. Today he tests the parts and begins to build a frame.
• E45: Getting Started with Texas Instrument's LaunchPad (2013-09-08) — Ben shows you the basics of working with the Texas Instrument's MSP430 microcontroller using the LaunchPad development board.
• E46: DIY Automated Motion: Motorized Camera Dolly (1) (2013-09-15) — Ben takes on a viewer challenge to build an inexpensive, do-it-yourself camera dolly for taking better digital photos and creating time lapses. In this episode, he figures out the
• E47: DIY Automated Motion: Motorized Camera Dolly (2) (2013-09-22) — 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, w

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Ben Heck Show have? 3 season(s) with 96 episodes.

Where can I watch The Ben Heck Show? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.