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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.
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@VariablePenguin I thought that was because Krypton was imploding? Or the Steadycam operator was drunk.
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@TheJonesCode Ouch. That's a helluva headache considering he was thrown through a good 30-40 buildings, killing God knows how many.
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Why do I have a headache? I didn't even watch the fake 3D version of Man of Steel. Speaking of which, what's with the fake 3D resurgence?
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@WatchMeMakeStuf Goes bad. Sorry I'm been watching too much Gordon Ramsey Yells At Kitchens shows on Netflix.
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The 1980 Zod fights were more interesting because without $200 mil of CGI, they had to be more inventive. Snake murder!
yesterday
Power is out this morning. Hope my chicken doesn't go off. Going to see Superman of steel in a bit.
