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Build a Portable CNC Router for Fun and Profit

Sunday, September 26th, 2010 – running time 18:48

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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? Ben also starts the Xbox 360 laptop design.

Cheat to Win: Using a CNC machine to build a CNC machine.

Ben starts cutting parts for the CNC machine he designed. He then starts putting it together, only to realize some of the parts don't quite fit! Dremel to the rescue!

01:03 | Play

Xbox 360 Laptop Design

Armed with only a dial caliper, ruler, Diet Pepsi and a computer, Ben embarks on the design stage of the Xbox 360 laptop.

07:45 | Play

Running the Portable CNC Machine

Ben journeys to the wilds of Milwaukee where his friend Chris Kraft helps him get the CNC machine running using some leftover Makerbot parts. Will they get it to cut something in time?

14:37 | Play

Connect with The Ben Heck Show

  • about 10 hours ago

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

  • yesterday

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

  • yesterday

    @AlexPeretto Thanks for watching!

  • yesterday

    I saw this Xbox Laptop Kickstarter at Maker Faire http://t.co/7kNjzX1xJC Seemed pretty solid!

  • yesterday

    Hollywood, enough "controlling someone who's not what they seem to create a war on terror for profit" plotlines already. It's 2013 not 2004.

  • 2 days ago

    Since it takes more than 160 characters, my Xbox One thoughts: http://t.co/FjfbAzibTK

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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.
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