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Ben takes apart a NES and gets to work modding the circuitry and building a new cartridge connector.
In part 1 of this Nintendo Entertainment System project, Ben begins what will become a slot loading Nintendo console. He starts off by taking apart the NES and modding the circuitry as well as building a new connector for the cartridge.
Be sure to tune in to The Ben Heck Show at 9pm on 2/17 for part 2!
Ben shows off the custom pinball controller board he created.
Ben provides background information on the NES and discusses the mods he has planned.
Ben tries out his idea for a new cartridge connector.
Ben shows the new cartridge connector and explains how it should work.
Ben answers a viewer question.
about 4 hours ago
Since it takes more than 160 characters, my Xbox One thoughts: http://t.co/FjfbAzibTK
about 7 hours ago
@denistsoi Wow it's very much like the current 360. But with a HUGE heatsink and fan. They aren't taking any chances with that :)
about 9 hours ago
@muskieratboi It's 90% air holes! Who woulda thought?
about 9 hours ago
@sonicase There's a rumor of a disc-less Xbox 360 set top box also coming this year.
about 11 hours ago
I care about the controller since I intend to build new latency monitors for the new console. Rumble triggers? Maybe uses cell phone motors?
about 11 hours ago
Thanks for the X-ploded Xbox photo MS! That will make it faster for me to take apart.
