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Sega CDX

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 – running time 17:31
Ben Heck goes old-school and builds a portable version of the infamous Sega CD-ROM game system.

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It's What's on the Inside That Counts

Ben procures a Sega CDX system and takes it apart, seeing what's inside and what challenges lay ahead.

01:53

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Measure Twice, Hopefully Cut Once

Using his scanner and other methods, Ben gets the parts into the computer and designs a case to put them in.

04:29

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You Know the Drill

Using a CNC machine, Ben demonstrates how he builds a multi-part casing and assembles it.

10:18

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You've Got the Power

Ben uses a step-up voltage regulator to provide power for the Sega CDX and tests it out.

12:55

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Controlling the Situation

Ben rewires the Sega Genesis controller to work with the new system, and crams everything inside the custom case.

14:20

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Invasion of the Game Snatchers

Knowing his friend Jason Jones has a copy of the rare Sega CD game "Snatcher", Ben visits so he can try it out on the Sega CDX portable.

15:57

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