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Power Glove for Xbox

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 – running time 14:30

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Not satisfied with the Microsoft Kinect, Ben attempts to build a Minority-Report-like glove to control his Xbox.

Not satisfied with the Microsoft Kinect, Ben attempts to build a Minority-Report-like glove to control his Xbox.

Missed Kinections

Ben examines what he doesn't like about the Kinect and what he would change.

00:44 | Play

Research in Motion

To build his glove, Ben obtains the MPU-6050 motion sensor with gyroscope and experiments with it.

02:18 | Play

Programming by Hand

Ben breaks down the aspects of programming required and figures out some hand motions.

04:31 | Play

Digital Finger Logic

Ben programs in the hand motions for the power glove and details some of the challenges.

07:17 | Play

Wiring by Hand

Ben wires up the glove, Alyson sews in the buttons, and then it is demonstrated.

10:39 | Play

Connect with The Ben Heck Show

  • about an hour ago

    @russpitts It's such a cliche, every show uses that sound for bad, and cymbal crescendo for good / reveal.

  • about 2 hours ago

    Anyone know what instrument makes the "negative" tone on reality TV shows? Some sort of horn, or synth?

  • about 8 hours ago

    People love it when pinball modes stack. But the real programming challenge is keeping them from stacking unless you want them to.

  • about 13 hours ago

    Wonder how many young people are going to think Arrested Development is a live action remake of Archer?

  • yesterday

    @JimmyTransistor Oh I'm just eating them because we argue about if they're good or not. So I tried them to throw my hat in the ring.

  • yesterday

    @DanielNear We actually discussed that 11 years ago as a way to sneak pizzas into movie theaters.

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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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