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Slot Loading Nintendo Game System - Finale

Sunday, February 24th, 2013 – running time 15:26

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Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector. Then, he sets the system up at home and plays games!

In this episode, Ben finally completes his Slot Loading NES then heads home to "test" it out!

Ben News - Traffic Light Computer

Ben shows off the traffic light computer he build for AMD.

00:50 | Play

Cartridge Connection

Ben shows the functioning cartridge connector.

01:26 | Play

Completing the Mod

Ben finishes modding all the electronics for the NES.

03:24 | Play

Modding the Circuitry

Ben gets to work desoldering.

06:21 | Play

Testing the System

Ben makes sure the modded NES is fully functional.

06:41 | Play

Custom NES Case

Ben designs a new case, routes the pieces on the CNC, and assembles it.

07:49 | Play

Final Touches

Ben finishes enclosing the modded NES.

10:34 | Play

It's Me, Mario!

Ben shows the custom NES in action.

12:39 | Play

Rants and Raves - Kickstarter

Ben rants and raves.

13:37 | Play

Viewer Question - What Material Do You Use With Your CNC?

Ben answers a viewer question.

14:17 | Play

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  • about 5 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...

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    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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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.
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Sep 12, 2010
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