Season 3 of our show begins with a 2 part episode in which we build an Anti-Teen-Texting Device that parents can install in their kid’s car. Of course in my day this problem would have been solved by 1) cell phones barely existing 2) my parents would never have bought me one if they had 3) they also didn’t buy me a car …but I digress.
More photos and info can be found below.
We’re doing a small batch of Xbox 360 laptops for Holiday Season 2012. This was the unit we built on Episode 52 of the Ben Heck Show.
For a lot more photos and information click here. If you’re interested in buying one please email me.
To pre-answer 2 of the most common questions: Yes, it works on Xbox Live and No, I don’t take systems in trade.
“It’s the most expensive 3 legged machine ever built!”
If you’re going to the Chicago Pinball Expo later this week, be sure to check out our panel at 4:00 PM Friday, October 19th!
It’s “The Mystery and Science of Pinball Theater”! See our amazing video riff of classic Bally-Williams promo videos, using Spooky Pinball’s perfect replicas of some famous hot-glue robots. This is followed by a live “game show” where the audience can win a bunch of great prizes from Spooky Pinball sponsors.
Also at the show, look for Ben Heck Zombie Adventureland T-shirts that can be signed by myself, John Popadiuk, or both!
Hope to see you all there!
printrbotGO and a Companion Cube. Click for larger version
I just can’t stop building portable 3D printers! Check out my new printrbotGO – an all new design in collaboration with printrbot.com
The goal here was to create an interesting, functional, sturdy design and then have it be available pre-built or as a kit. This is the first prototype and will be demonstrated at World Maker Faire New York weekend of September 28th – 30th.
Specs:
For lots of build photos and more details, click below!
Just a reminder, I’ll be at the 2012 New York Maker Faire showing off some cool new gadgets, including a demonstration on the Arduino stage on Sunday at 2:30.
http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2012/index.html
I should also have some TV shirts and other swag. Hope to see some of you there!
I love coming up with solutions for not-terribly-obvious problems, such as how it’s really difficult to put Saran wrap around a half-eaten can of Spam.
So after several attempts to get the fit “just right” I have created the Spam-Saver Lid, which you can download and 3D print from Thingiverse! Happy printing and good eats!
I will be on a “Future of Pinball” panel this Saturday at the California Extreme in San Jose, CA. If you’re in the area, stop by and see what we all have to say about the future of this fun hobby!