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Android to the Rescue: Another Time-Saving Invention from Ben!

Sunday, May 20th, 2012 – running time 14:47

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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?

Ben helps you make delicious meals and save time - get your Hamburger Helper ready to remotely stir!

What to Build?

Ben brainstorms over the possibilities of an Android project.

00:39 | Play

Cooking with Ben!

Ben burns his dinner and comes up with an idea.

02:35 | Play

Arming Ourselves

Ben designs an arm mechanism to stir his pots.

03:44 | Play

Arm Processing

Ben builds his arm.

06:10 | Play

Android Control

Jesse Robinson writes an Android app and they control the arm with it over Bluetooth.

09:41 | Play

The Stirring Conclusion

Ben uses the arm to cook some Hamburger Helper and doesn't even burn it.

12:23 | Play

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    @storm8ring3r Yeah, not my style.

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    Drew I believe this is the photo you speak of. Also, Gordon Ramsey needs to visit that place. http://t.co/vWLSV7fAaf

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    Going to buy an extra NOS Microsoft Internet Pro keyboard for my shop. Had the one at home for 13 years now and it's still the best!

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    First, why would I want to do this, secondly, why isn't there a button for NO? http://t.co/WrwqnsvzEZ

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    @JimmyTransistor Don't forget falling through 95% of atmosphere and not burning up, even though they said "We'll Burn Up!" UG...

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Show Title:
The Ben Heck Show
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Season 3 premieres November 5th with brand new episodes each week! Tune in to join master hacker, engineer, and conjurer of cool stuff Ben Heck as he tackles all new projects. Submit YOUR idea for what Ben should build next at BenHeck@Revision3.com.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Sep 12, 2010
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81
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Ben Heck (Host)