Ben Heck's Sci-fi Movie Prop

[@xKatjaxPurrsx]

11:24 The best moment. "Yeah... Let's...do somethin..."

[@mmmhorsesteaks]

Felix is so deadpan XD love it :D

[@RobotsWithShotguns]

"Alright Felix!" "Yeah... Let's do something..."

[@ivybixler9060]

lol

[@marco_evertus]

the best part of the whole video

[@OdysseyWestra]

You and Adam Savage from +Tested should totally do a build together.

[@allluckyseven]

They should! They could work with RLM too, those guys are based in Wisconsin!

[@Crlarl]

While I do like the RedLetter Media guys, they're probably too cynical for Adam or Ben.

[@toddsummers6252]

Now I know what my souvenir from your scrap box is, a laser cut dial for the mouse face. I will cherish it always...especially after seeing one of Matt Damon's students use it in "The Martian II".

[@BSJuliaMagna]

The keyboard needs a dedicated big button to batten down the hatches

[@cyrustakem7993]

That mouse seems awesome, I've actually had a similar idea, but the outside rotary wheel would be a touch surface instead of a moving part. But I don't have time to experiment with that yet.

[@caleballen4721]

Extraordinarily high quality content, as always.

[@gekesulen]

A space movie. Will it be with acting as good als normal? Will Ben play the damsel in distress? Shall Karen be the hero and Felix the evil mad but genius scientist? Some many questions!

[@element14presents]

You know us all too well.

[@gekesulen]

Ow yes I do. Been a fan for some time! Also studying Embedded software engineering so this is like homework for me :P

[@WatchdogGoon]

"It's held in place by dreams." So inspirational!

[@guerillagrueplays6301]

It's a shame you only set up two of the mouse's 3 buttons: a 3-button design, especially with the last button in an atypical position, would have helped even more to increase the space-iness of the overall design. Still, awesome stuff today :D

[@llsdigitek]

Excellent prop, Job well Done!!

[@Horzzo]

Love this episode. I am looking forward to the movie that you are working on. Also Karen is just so awesome with awesomeness!

[@rick420buzz]

Totally cool! That keyboard is sweet, I would buy one. I'd buy the mouse, too.

[@fullyboricua2554]

Didn't know you can buy banana plugs and solder them directly that easily... That's what I like about this show, you ALWAYS learn something :)

[@TheRightPlanet]

Ben, I'm interested in knowing more about how you got into electronics. Do you have an electrical engineering background? You seem to have a pretty good handle on C programming. I know you've stated you were a graphics artist in a former life. I have a similar background in programming and graphics. And I've been bit by the electronics bug. Cool stuff.

[@aaroNiGHTS]

That space keyboard and mouse is so cool! Does it feel very practical to use the scroll wheel part of it?

[@kironoschannel]

Now I want to make my own kind of keyboard like that. Dang it Ben, I already have too many projects :P

[@Pixelmusement]

"YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!" - Forgot to italicise, underline, make it flash red, add alarm klaxons...

[@Pixelmusement]

***** I started watching his stuff once I bought my pinball machine. I grew up learning software, not hardware, so this show's a good way to learn about the hardware side of things so I can actually FIX stuff in the future! :D

[@john-paulhopman318]

Keyboard came out really nice. Well done.

[@maker_karen1785]

Bonus points if you can name the movie I was referencing in the last outtake. There may have been a rant that day.

[@gekesulen]

Was it the latest star wars? :P

[@maker_karen1785]

Nope. Try again, please.

[@gekesulen]

+theHeckwithKaren uhm is it one of the star trek movies?

[@maker_karen1785]

Nope. But it was a superhero movie.

[@gekesulen]

+theHeckwithKaren superman?

[@spacefuzztv6822]

I'm happy I'm not the only one who makes paper designs before contemplating making what your designing :)

[@phreak61]

I want one! I love the keyboard and mouse!

[@theantithesis1]

You should have used an ortholinear keyboard. The small amount of keys and the square layout would look more sci-fi

[@GodsMemeTV]

ADD a showcase of the final product at the end of the video it would be nice to see all the details

[@maker_karen1785]

That's a great idea. What specifically did you have in mind? Maybe a nice long pan shot of the finished piece?

[@GodsMemeTV]

360* spin around the product from a close/wide angle for 10 - 20 seconds would be nice :-)

[@maker_karen1785]

Max says he tries to do that, but sometimes forgets. It is now officially on my list to help him remember. Thanks for the feedback!

[@garthmccarthy4911]

Dang it, I got a Sci Fi short in the works called Purgatory, plays of in a space prison. Sad thing is I am not local...

[@7eardstapa7]

Kinda looks like a piece off the Nostromo. Just backlight the keys with a bit of '70's orange and it would be spot on. :-)

[@SeanP2]

Building a "Surface Dial" before Microsoft build one? Nice one!

[@Cava19880225]

Can you do a working farnsworth from Warehouse 13? will be an amazing prop

[@maker_karen1785]

I've already tried to convince Ben to make one of these. He said it would basically just be a 3D printed case with a smartphone in it so he won't do it for the show. :(

[@Cava19880225]

it's not that easy as it's sound, if you use a smartphone you have to find a way to connect buttons because you can't use touchscreen, if you use an old mobile you have to connect the webcam

[@maker_karen1785]

I'm slowly convincing Ben to watch Warehouse 13. I think once he watches a few episodes, he'll want to make one. So now we play, the waiting game.

[@tristragyopsie5464]

what about the middle mouse click? other than that very creative build.

[@mohdayatullahimdad2188]

I want to build a display for solar panel system which can show carbon emissions, power generated by solar panel, and few other parameters. Can you kindly me some advice how to start with this and what are the essential hardware for this project. Also, how much arduino programming will be involved in this project.

[@theneroliveira]

it does look really cool, good job!

[@BrightSpark]

The movie will be the obligatory Hollywood reboot of Possumus Man, calling it right now!

[@Metranomik]

You could just tape a surface pro to a wall, that would be a pretty sci-fi computer. Then put a shelf under it for the pen, since we aren't far enough in the future yet for stylus holders... :D

[@Gooberslot]

Would it have been possible to make the mouse ring out a clear material? Then you could have added LEDs to make it glow.

[@maker_karen1785]

We have some translucent white filament that would have worked. That absolutely could have been done as long as there is enough room leftover inside, which I'm sure there is.

[@a1ph4n3rd]

Laughed at the Tron and Troff modes on the indicators

[@ObiTrev]

I've been wanting to make a Corded Keyboard for a while, that's pretty futuristic, but not very visually impressive.

[@FalbertForester]

You should license the mouse design, and offer them at Element 14!

[@MinecraftSss]

Hey, I just noticed that the element14 intro thingy is kind of laggy

[@cox7000]

What tool is Karen using at 13:17 ???

[@b4ux1t3-tech]

Looks like a desoldering gun. Something like this: amzn.com/B00KWM69C4

[@cox7000]

thank you very much for the information! you are awesome!

[@azertazert98]

maybe making a second mouse for the other site of the keyboard would make the second tray make more sense.

[@maker_karen1785]

Absolutely. That is the plan. He just didn't have the time to build two complete units for the episode.

[@STEELERS743]

Ben is the best actor ever!

[@TVsMrNeil]

The Sonic fandom on the internet has taken a weird turn. Everyone has their own custom Sonic. The phenomenon is well parodied by Blonic The Hedgehog and made surreal by the existence of Sonichu.

[@capthowitzer]

It should be noted that Sonichu is sort of a special exception, in that it predates the mass phenomena by a little over half a decade, and sees frequent resurgence.

[@themrb007]

I made remote controlled device to detonate squibs for a film project for college. But that's more special effects than a prop.

[@allluckyseven]

Ben is slowly but surely turning into Dennis Muren... Soon he'll be doing stop motion animation.

[@FailsafeFPV]

WHAT 473,000 subs? you deserve 10,000,000,000,000,000 subscribers!

[@timberthewolf733]

Umm you cannot access the Element 14 website from canada.

[@xKatjaxPurrsx]

+TheHeckWithKaren: Your new haircut looks great! :)

[@maker_karen1785]

Thanks! It was inspired by the Luggage Detective episode.

[@brucewayne-px4lv]

the mouse would make a great arkanoid-breakout controller.

[@RAMChYLD]

Third mouse button?

[@cesarbretschneider]

He designed the 10th anniversary Mac? At least on paper it's looking like it...

[@VictorGarciaR]

It is sci-fi but at the same time it looks out-of-date, its like the sci-fi of the 70s and 80s

[@TrollingAround]

Why not just connect the disk to the encoder (Mounted on its side)?

[@robclaridge6236]

Hey guys, I have been looking in to home automation. Unrelated I know, but not sure how else to contact you. There are some brilliant videos using Tasker for android with voice plug-ins, and Home Assist on the raspberry Pi integrating all in one cheap wifi arduino boards. Sorry it's off topic, but I would soooo love to see a series on this by you. You do the best videos. :)

[@PeterStormMichaelsen]

I would buy that mouse...I think it would be great for videoediting👍

[@angooparsons]

Ben do you think you could make an arcade game with a raspberry pi that you have to put coins in and it gives you tickets and all that as id like to make one for my brother

[@captaingazpacho]

Hey Ben could you recommend a 3d printer for starters?

[@maxximumb]

What is the low pulsing noise during the first two and a half minutes?

[@x_x_w_]

music just really faint

[@zairoxs]

All right, Felix... Yeah, uh, let's do something I love Felix!

[@grfrog]

How'd you make the accessory panels?

[@GaudyMarko]

apparently space mice use the same technology as an etch-a-sketch

[@tomaslainas695]

awesome mouse for daws and their virtual knobs.

[@dirtybee6454]

"Batten down the hatches"...

[@Scg1997]

I'm so glad they drew on paper, I get so irritated when he uses his laggy surface pen thing

[@olivier2553]

You forgot the on/off switch and middle button

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

I am sure that ALPS INC actually make a rotary encoder.

[@Stjaernljus]

i vote for another benheck movie. Possumus Thing 3: Aliens.

[@MicahTheManiac]

THAT MOUSE IS COOL!

[@b9e1m]

You could get in contact with Redlettermedia for making props, there not so far way from you.

[@TazarZero]

As bad as the acting would be, I'm sure a Ben's sci-fi movie would get some kind of cult following, lol.. That mouse is pretty awesome though!

[@thestiffnessleague648]

Can you make a mac mini portable emulator console?

[@daanwilmer]

Now play Kerbal Space Program with that keyboard & mouse!

[@MatthiasDuyck]

I'm sure there's some local filmmaker that would be very interested!

[@cryptomnesiac]

the sloths were a classy touch.

[@arkhamvillain1644]

Idk if he done this but Challenge: build your own xbox one console case .

[@trmazi]

HE BROUGHT BACK THE APPLE IMAC G3 PUCK MOUSE!!!

[@TrollingAround]

But Linux won't "work" without a CTRL key!!!!

[@MDFRESCUER]

Good video.

[@SoldfMC]

The It Crowd :D

[@imbadwrench]

Do NOT type "Ron The Hedgehog"

[@shadowmanjack]

Karen, your hands must be so cold!

[@maker_karen1785]

Sometimes I hide a space heater under the table.

[@MurryBob]

[@LasseHuhtala]

I only found a shit-ton of Sonic hentai. :-O :-O It can not be unseen! Aaargh!

[@tame434key]

Make wifi yes or no

[@chadbarrett3545]

I like my sanity thank you very much..

[@sillywabbit]

Ben love your show, but please shave head :)

[@KaienSander10Official]

Well im early!

[@SureshotCyclonus]

Second!

[@Craft4Cube]

First!

[@kristofers6559]

sixt

[@yesitsdawid]

fourth