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158-tbhs-apple-1-replica

244-tbhs-raspberry-pi-zero-portable

In this episode Ben uses the Raspberry Pi Zero to create the smallest Pi portable computer that he has ever made!

141-tbhs-zx-spectrum-mod

322-328-tbhs-RaspberryPi-No-HDMI-Portable-RetroPie

We direct drive a TFT screen with the GPIO of a Rarspberry Pi, put it in a sleek portable game form factor, and install RetroPie.

226-tbhs-Super-Soldered-Atari-2600

Ben solders an entire Atari 2600 system from scratch.

204-tbhs-zx-kit

200-tbhs-roomba-nerf-collector

187-teensy-tinball-portable

263-tbhs-Reverse-Engineered-Game-Boy-Printer

A Game Boy printer is used to teach reverse engineering and how data transmission works. The printer is taken apart and hooked up to a Tektronix oscilloscope. Signals are captured, reverse engineered, and replaced with new signals.

225-tbhs-Giant-Game-Boy

The team uses an FPGA to take an original Game Boy and make a giant playable version.

164-tbhs-xbox-one-portable

Files for creating a portable xbox one

045-tbhs-Raspberry-Pi-Retro-Computer

ou have been asking for it, so we're finally bringing it to you! A retro computer for only about $35? Watch Ben build a retro-styled computer using the Raspberry Pi!

260-tbhs-Multi-system-Retro-Controller

The team builds the ultimate retro gaming controller using an ESP8266 WiFi Module, a transmitter controller, and a receiver on the game console. Universal support includes Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega, and Atari.

223-Raspberry-Pi-Bitscope-Mod

In this episode Ben and Felix make a DIY Raspberry Pi Oscilloscope using the Bitscope and a Raspberry Pi 2.

148-tbhs-diy-cell-phone

Create your own cell phone

264-266-tbhs-Virtual-Boy-Teardown-and-Build

Ben's seeing double this week with a retro virtual reality console that was ahead of its time, the Virtual Boy (codename VUE) by Nintendo. The technology behind the Virtual Boy was ahead of its time, and didn't prevent some of the dizzying problems that still affect VR today, as Ben quips "It's like a trip to the eye doctor!". Of course, this means Ben has to take it apart in a traditional teardown to find out what makes the Virtual Boy tick, inside we find a 32bit processor and graphics chip combined along with some very clever mechanical decisions. Unfortunately, as clever as the mechanics are, this hasn't prevented failure and Ben has to design and print a part using Autodesk Fusion 360 to help repair it. Ben and Karen redesign a Nintendo Virtual Boy console as wearable virtual reality gaming headset. The new unit is sleeker and has different focus controls to allow it to be worn on your head like a modern VR helmet. It flips up like a welding helmet and promises portability not found on other VR systems!

232-tbhs-Luggage-Detective

In this episode Ben creates a data logging device that can be used to determine how your checked luggage is being handled. Let's get started!

236-tbhs-atari-portable

236-atari-portable

294-tbhs-Switch-Analog-Mod

Ben mods a Nintendo Switch!

170-tbhs-raspberrypi-mame-portable

169-tbhs-FPGA-LCD-Driver-Hack

Ben finds an LCD that is the perfect size for a pinball display, but it only runs composite video and that just won’t do. Ben uses his oscilloscope to figure out how the LCD works so he can reverse engineer it using an FPGA.

201-tbhs-oscilloscope-watch

215-tbhs-novena-hack-book

173-tbhs-auto-tracking-camera

002-tbhs-Portable-CNC-Router

A viewer challenges Ben to build a small, portable CNC machine. Can Ben not only design it, but get it running G-code as well?

185-tbhs-raspberrypi-media-center

128-tbhs-wasd-gaming-pedals

38-tbhs-Autonomous-Robot-Luggage

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!

219-tbhs-pi-top-assembly-demo

220-thbs-atari-video-music-teardown

046-tbhs-3D-Printing-Briefcase

Got a briefcase? Then get to building your portable 3D printer. Make awesome 3D objects wherever you are - think of the possibilities!

213-tbhs-controller-mod-tutorial

052-tbhs-XBox-360-Laptop

Ben builds his smallest, coolest Xbox 360 laptop yet. You haven't seen one like this before!

239-tbhs-Power-Glove-Teardown

In this episode Ben tears down the Power Glove and reverse engineers it into a computer mouse!

255-tbhs-pokemon-go-survival-kit

227-tbhs-Felix-Hacks-a-Guitar

In this episode Ben is away on vacation and Felix has taken over the shop. For today's build we are turning an acoustic guitar into an acoustic electric guitar!

192-tbhs-diycalculator

Ben, Felix and Max take us back to 1972 and the invention of the first calculator this week, then decide to hack their own! Watch as they use the Raspberry Pi Compute Module and a Formlabs SLA 3D printer to create their own graphing calculator.

184-tbhs-DIY-PIC32-Dev-Board

In this episode Ben builds his own PIC32 development board. Ben shows us how to design, assemble and test this custom solution.

042-tbhs-Arduino-controlled-Pot-Stirrer

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?