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Teenage Driver Texting Prevention Device - Part 2

Sunday, November 11th, 2012 – running time 10:57

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Ben finishes creating a device that prevents texting while driving and demonstrates it's usage.

In part two of Ben's creation of the texting prevention device, he delves a little deeper into the contents of the device, showing off how the SD card works and explaining the code. Then Ben does a demo with the device and shows off just effective it would be at preventing a teen from texting. Plus, Ben shows off his latest 3D printed creation, the Spam can cover!

Here's What We're Working on Today

Ben explains what the project is, what we've done and what we're working on today.

00:35 | Play

Ben News: Spam Saver Lid

Ben shows of the Spam lid he designed and 3D printed.

00:53 | Play

The Plan - How the Electronics Will Work.

Ben uses a diagram to explain the electronics.

01:43 | Play

Putting the Pieces Together

Ben shows the parts he needs to wire together.

03:00 | Play

Wiring the SD Card Slot - Checking the Pinout

Ben shows the SD card pinout.

03:18 | Play

The Parts - A Closer Look at the Components

Ben shows the PCB with the parts wired up.

03:30 | Play

Will it Work? Testing the Electronics

Ben powers up the electronics and tests them.

03:52 | Play

Reading the SD Card What the SD Card Records

Ben shows the contents of the SD card.

04:32 | Play

Ben Heck Theater - Demonstrating the Code

Ben and Alyson demonstrate how the code works.

06:39 | Play

Ready for a Final Test - The Completed Device

Ben shows how the device came together.

08:01 | Play

Call Now! Reveal of Final Device!

Ben and Alyson demonstrate the device in action.

08:16 | Play

Rant and Rave: Movie Re-Boots

Ben rants about movie re-boots.

09:05 | Play

Viewer Questions: Raspberry Pi

Ben answers a viewer question.

09:47 | Play

See You Next Time!

Ben says what's in store for the next episode.

10:25 | Play

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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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