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In this episode, Ben gets in the holiday spirit and builds a "Naughty or Nice" Meter.
For extra fun this holiday season, Ben builds a "Naughty or Nice" meter. The large meter is controlled with an app on a phone where the needle can be toggled towards naught or nice. Plus, Jesse Robinson comes back to the shop to help out with the project.
Like Santa toiling in his workshop, Ben is hard at work filling orders for single handed Xbox controllers.
Ben explains what the project will entail and how he plans to go about building it.
Ben hand cuts the pieces for the meter.
Ben shows the graphics he made and share some designing tips and tricks.
Ben shares his tips and trick on using X-Acto knives safely and effectively.
Ben explains why he made extra prints for the project.
Ben attaches the needle to the servo.
Ben adds supports to the meter and is ready to move on to the electronics.
Ben and Jesse go over how the electronics will work.
Ben and Jesse explain how the information is interchanged between the Android app and the device.
Ben and Jesse add the electronics to the meter and try out the app.
Ben sharing his closing thoughts and tests the meter on his niece.
about 2 hours ago
@DanielNear We actually discussed that 11 years ago as a way to sneak pizzas into movie theaters.
about 2 hours ago
@llTusK Sausage and pepperoni. Not horrible, though Tombstone has loads more value and flavor for $2 more.
about 3 hours ago
In honor of Drunk Gaming Night (DGN) I am cooking a Tonys Pizza. Wish me luck!
about 9 hours ago
@storm8ring3r Yeah, not my style.
about 9 hours ago
Drew I believe this is the photo you speak of. Also, Gordon Ramsey needs to visit that place. http://t.co/vWLSV7fAaf
about 9 hours ago
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!
