The Final Project: Atari 800 Handheld - Part 1

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  • Ben arrived on the scene with his first Atari 2600 portable build, earning him a following and a show. Now it’s time to go full circle. For his final build he’s using an Atari 800, his first computer, as the basis of a final portable build. Visit element14 presents: bit.ly/2L99rtn
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    Ben Heck's S-Pi Build Part 2: bit.ly/2zuXpZU
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    It started 18 years ago, Ben Heck arrived on the scene with his first Atari 2600 portable build, earning him a following and a show of his own. Now it’s time to bring things full circle. For the final build he’s decided to use the Atari 800, his first computer, as the basis of a final portable build! It will be similar to his ZX Spectrum portable build, he’ll rip out all the chips to make his own circuit board. Before he rides into the sunset an old nemesis makes a return but so does a familiar ally from the past. Will the sinister Pie Face, whose DNA has been fused with Pie changing it to PNA, wreck havoc on his storybook ending? Get ready for closure, get ready for more Allison, in part 1 of the final build project!
    Disclaimer: bit.ly/2KPPprM
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  • @Phil659
    @Phil659 6 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I'll tell you what hasn't been regrettable, all the good times and content you guys have provided over the years. Thanks so much, hate to see it end.

  • @104d_3rr0r_vince
    @104d_3rr0r_vince 6 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Goodbye Ben, thanks for the great times.

  • @Donk999
    @Donk999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Excellent regrettable acting

  • @Kenjic
    @Kenjic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my favorite channels of all time, Ive watched hundreds of videos, learned so much, laughed so much. So sad to see this is the last project from you guys, def going to miss them. No one has anything like this. I wish you well

    • @bubberiffic
      @bubberiffic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has a TH-cam channel if you didn’t know. And I you did; nice. 😎

  • @Kadjius
    @Kadjius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My word is Alyson buff! Glad to see her back for the last time!

  • @3DSage
    @3DSage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    wow that intro!

    • @AirborneSurfer
      @AirborneSurfer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ZOMGDATINTROTHO

    • @Clell65619
      @Clell65619 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They certainly made a production out of it.

    • @jasonk9779
      @jasonk9779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just skipped it. Did nothing for me :)

    • @fulano1969
      @fulano1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, just skipped it. I don't care for "fancy" intros.

    • @whollymindless
      @whollymindless 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow.

  • @sailor81
    @sailor81 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember watching your show years ago when I was getting into electronics, I watched every single episode multiple times because I enjoyed them so much. Thanks for the good times, Ben (and eventually the rest of the team).

  • @MichaelBerthelsen
    @MichaelBerthelsen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Truly magnificently regrettable acting! Well done, guys and girls!👏👏👏😊
    We'll miss you, Ben...

  • @TesseractUnfolded
    @TesseractUnfolded 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My cat saw the sillhouette of Dr Kitty Boots run across the screen and spent the next minute or so trying intently peering around the right side of my TV to figure out where he went. :D

  • @AlfredoTaken
    @AlfredoTaken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's been a wild ride Ben. Will be sad to see you go, but it's been fun

  • @thetastefultoastie6077
    @thetastefultoastie6077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    ♪ _Let the pie fall_
    _Let it crumble_
    _We will sit tall_
    _and eat it all, together_ ♫

  • @awhit003
    @awhit003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you, Ben. You have truly been a inspiration.
    Felix is still my hero, though.

  • @martinedelius
    @martinedelius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, Alyson looks fantastic!

  • @loganjorgensen
    @loganjorgensen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Some of the best 'regrettable acting' ever on this show. ;) An exciting project, look forward to seeing how it all comes together. Ah the XEGS, yep an odd product for 1987 but I like the peripheral approach. Wow that Space Harrier port is really impressive and a great choice for platform testing.

  • @NeonSJuggalo
    @NeonSJuggalo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so remember watching that episode on TechTV back in the day. Oh such great memories memories.

  • @joshuawalker7054
    @joshuawalker7054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Felix is giving it 110%, and instead of being hammy, he's actually a good actor!

    • @_Piers_
      @_Piers_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Boooo...BOOOOO!!!
      I don't approve of it's lack of regrettability!

    • @herbiehusker1889
      @herbiehusker1889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I used to think Felix had no personality because he would just kind of sit there and would mumble in front of the camera. Who would have guessed he was a secret super villain.

  • @zoepentaleri
    @zoepentaleri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sad to see the show go, but I guess it's gone on long enough. It's been a big inspiration of mine for years.

  • @ChozoSR388
    @ChozoSR388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gonna miss the show, Ben. Geez, I feel kinda like I did back when I moved away from my best friend when I was a kid. Feels like when I watch the last episode of a Star Trek series, too, come to think if it. I dunno what I'm gonna look forward to on Fridays anymore...

  • @davidamandacrambell7520
    @davidamandacrambell7520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have been a fan forever... you are my Brother From Another Mother. i am 6'4" and will always look up to you. i put off watching these two episodes for a reason. i can not believe they put up with you for so long!!!

  • @darrellwertz6380
    @darrellwertz6380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Ben for sharing your skills and talents. I believe that you make the world a better place for people of all ages. I've talked to so many people that have been touched by your presentations. In fact I ran into you at IMTS this year, recognizing your voice before ever seeing you. LOL Good luck in what ever you do. Thanks Again!!

  • @PlayerOneStart
    @PlayerOneStart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a way to go, that is intro is an excellent send off, as well as the project! Though I am a recent follower, you will be missed. Congrats!!!

  • @stevejennings3960
    @stevejennings3960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely gutted you’re going Ben!!! Love these videos from you mate

  • @LotoTheHero
    @LotoTheHero 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, a real old school episode. Glad you guys went this way for the final episode(s). I've watched on and off for a long time, and I love the older episodes the most. Great to see Alyson again too. Hope she's doing well (looks like she is :D). It'll be strange with the Ben Heck show ending. Just want to say thanks to Ben, Alyson, and Felix for all the great episodes and the memories, and everyone behind the scenes that helped make this show possible.

  • @rredeyee2460
    @rredeyee2460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the years of awesome content. Very entertaining and educational. I'll miss tuning in.

  • @corneleousworthington4566
    @corneleousworthington4566 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the wonderful show, Mr. Heck! Your Apple 1 laptop inspired me to create the PE6502 computer, which 8 bit guy reviewed, and I've been selling ever since! I will truly miss your content!!!

  • @chaosfaktor01
    @chaosfaktor01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Can't wait for Part II

  • @YommyRawr
    @YommyRawr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Alyson was awesome

  • @Eric-yt7fp
    @Eric-yt7fp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm more sad to see this show go than I thought I would be. It's been a blast watching! Good luck to all in your future endeavours!!

  • @AirborneSurfer
    @AirborneSurfer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wrapping up on a HELLUVA high note, y'all! Congratulations! 😃

  • @sloankelly
    @sloankelly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All good things... Thank you, Ben!

  • @vgtheory
    @vgtheory 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to part 2. These hack builds are really relaxing to watch. Hope you have success in your film endeavor and here's hoping you eventually do some more builds down the road.

  • @KEHICEYO
    @KEHICEYO 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool show. Best wishes for your next projects Ben

  • @Seryous
    @Seryous 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG Ben, i totally forgot i saw you on The Screen Savers with Leo LaPorte and Patrick Norton, or the other guy. 18 YEARS AGO. Im only 29, but i remember it well. It was on TechTV channel at the time..... just WOW. Love you Ben. Wish you all the success in your future.

  • @ethanschwartz5836
    @ethanschwartz5836 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always entertaining and never boring, sad to see you go.

  • @richardgrier4721
    @richardgrier4721 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real production values. I'm impressed.

  • @HillsWorkbench
    @HillsWorkbench 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this project! I was an Atari loyalist way past it's prime, ran a BBS for twelve years, etc. Black Box with hard drives, 576kXE, hacked the heck out of my first 400 to make an answering machine...

  • @vinacar
    @vinacar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you people did write and direct the uncharted short! I'm still sad that the been Heck show is going away I'm going to miss you brother.

  • @Nonexistanthuman
    @Nonexistanthuman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ben for what you done for the gaming and personal computer computer along with the content you shared.
    Not sure what element14 Presents channel is other than it was a sponsor for the ben heck show, but it was not the channel i originally subbed too.
    Hope to see the content live up to the past.

  • @MikeBramm
    @MikeBramm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up using Ataris. I had a 2600 game console. Then I started working with computers. My first one was a 1200XL. Later, I got a 130XE. I made a 10-key keyboard for the 1200XL when I was in junior high school. I added an 80-column chip to the 130XE. I still have all that stuff (and all the accessories). Good times.

  • @utopialabsvideos9408
    @utopialabsvideos9408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least: ATARI 800!!! Great project guys! And we will miss you, Mr. Ben Heck...

  • @JaroslavHoudek
    @JaroslavHoudek 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first home computer was also Atari 800 XL. I'm super excited about this.

  • @strodfather
    @strodfather 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will miss you, Ben. I know basically nothing about electronics and a lot of what you're saying is gibberish to me, but I always enjoyed watching the show because of your funny soliloquies and pop culture allusions. Hack on, Mr. Heckendorn!

  • @3DSage
    @3DSage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The final project should of had Ben actually become a computer.

  • @sharedinventions
    @sharedinventions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    12:33 "It’s my favorite old computer, and it could be the last portable, and it could also be the most insane hand wired project we’ve done" - Eyes getting wet. I believe we are in many things common with Ben.

  • @g.h.c855
    @g.h.c855 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That intro! wow love it. So miss you guys!

  • @joaomarcelobadu
    @joaomarcelobadu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This intro doesn`t makes me want to skip, and that`s a great thing!

  • @nicholasmeibaum5090
    @nicholasmeibaum5090 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome intro and project!

  • @BrentBlueAllen
    @BrentBlueAllen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome intro. What a send-off!

  • @BlackSeraph
    @BlackSeraph 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will be missed Ben. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

  • @fingerling2305
    @fingerling2305 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course i found your channel in time for it to end(I've been binge watching it for the last week) c'est la vie, anke für die Zeiten, die wir teilen

  • @DanielS2001
    @DanielS2001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's sad to see this is the last project. You've come a long way, Ben and company. :*(

  • @reasonablebeing5392
    @reasonablebeing5392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome - would love to see you make "guest appearance" episodes on E14 at your leisure. This was FUN.

  • @billbutler2446
    @billbutler2446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never got into the Atari, but wow that title sequence. Brilliant. Well done, couldn't stop smiling. I'm going to miss the Ben Heck show. Best wishes in the future, Benjamin.

  • @GameTechRefuge
    @GameTechRefuge 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done guys. Good job.

  • @buildersmark
    @buildersmark 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had watched the last time you tried to laser paint & I got the same idea that your doing now with the peg holes. It does work.

  • @altHypothesis
    @altHypothesis 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro! Good Eats meets James Bond, brilliant. Thanks for all you've done for the world, Ben :)

  • @SensibleChuckle
    @SensibleChuckle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Video Toaster Kiki FX in the intro! Awesome! I worked at Play with that crew, best job and era of tech growth.

    • @SensibleChuckle
      @SensibleChuckle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My first computer was a Atari 600xl. I programmed a synthesizer, real time graphic demos, sound fx. It was a blast. It led to my Amiga and ultimately a 3D career path. Now I collect many retro classic systems.

  • @JazzTheDogOfWar
    @JazzTheDogOfWar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that intro is fantastic!!! an Alyson is on it, even better!

  • @brooklyn_uav4589
    @brooklyn_uav4589 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to miss you guys love your show

  • @FamilienSoelberg
    @FamilienSoelberg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leaving with a bang!

  • @electron-1979
    @electron-1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice intro, great lyrics, singing, sequencing, directing and composition!
    As good as the old days of TBHS!

  • @m0nk3yl0v3r
    @m0nk3yl0v3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No idea what youre talking about half the time, but its still amazing to watch & wish I could do it!

  • @nasty_niff
    @nasty_niff 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! Thanks for everything

  • @BrainSlugs83
    @BrainSlugs83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOW DID I MISS THIS? The Atari 800 (XE!!) was my JAM. -- It's got the best console version of Donkey Kong, and (depending on the model) four player asteroids! :-)

  • @massmike11
    @massmike11 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bens going away? Thats the suck. I will miss you ben. Thanks for everything.

  • @echosmith6092
    @echosmith6092 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben no what will I do you have been part of my day to day life for the past 5 years I have been doing an experiment only watching youtube and Dailymotion no UK tv it`s been a fun ride I will always have the replay have a good one

  • @jeremy121690
    @jeremy121690 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did anyone else tear up a little reading the line "the basis of a final portable build" :'( Ive been following Ben sense the original 2600p back on the old Benheck site. I still go and look at the ben heck forums. Ive read all his wright ups on his portablized consoles and remember when the Ben Heck show was 1st announced.... He's the reason i got into the electronics hobby. I'm really gonna miss this show!

  • @seshpenguin
    @seshpenguin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ohhh so sad but an awesome project nevertheless! The acting is amazing!!!!!!

  • @lorensims4846
    @lorensims4846 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I once had the idea of mounting a (somewhat disassembled) Atari 400 in my car, with a keyboard on the dashboard and with HUD video monitor. I figured only the car would have enough power to drive the machine.
    I never imagined making it actually portable. I mean TVs were still all CRTs, so the HUD seemed more practical.

  • @DaRUde117
    @DaRUde117 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember knowing about this guy as he was one of the first to make a mainstream portable xbox 360 and that was really cool...sure will miss him when he's gone

  • @jeremiefaucher-goulet3365
    @jeremiefaucher-goulet3365 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That intro was absolutely incredible! Wow, totally awesome!

  • @KesorodaBlk
    @KesorodaBlk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Regrettable acting."
    I don't believe he's acting... 😑

  • @OpenKeith
    @OpenKeith 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ben even if you don't continue the show PLEASE continue posting electronics projects

  • @Kestrel_
    @Kestrel_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dad-bod Ben is superior to young Ben in every way. Thanks for all the cool videos dude. Your channel got me into electronics a few years ago, and I’m extremely grateful.

  • @sjm4306
    @sjm4306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Ben and everyone on the show for all the great times ... and even the regrettable acting. Sad to see the show as we know it end, but as with all good things, there must be an end.

  • @MikeWaltonPro
    @MikeWaltonPro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what we've come to expect from TBHS. A great sendoff! We'll miss ya Ben!

  • @jamielee8991
    @jamielee8991 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good episode.

  • @frozenlicks
    @frozenlicks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the episodes Ben! as a graphic designer you really helped me to my electronics hobby. It's sad to see you go but I just wanna say *You are the best!*

  • @SparJar
    @SparJar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found this show a couple of weeks ago. Saddens me to know it's no longer running. Glad I have 8 years of videos to watch, though.

  • @pileofgirls
    @pileofgirls 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @ScottMGehring
    @ScottMGehring 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching for years, I'm so sad to see you go The opening to this video was hilarious!I More Pie Face. Yay Alyson!!
    Thank you Ben, you've taught me many things. I will always remember you for helping me learn electronics and coding. Thank you.

  • @robertrussell6440
    @robertrussell6440 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an opening 😄

  • @dzspdref
    @dzspdref 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to own an Atari 1200XL computer, 2 floppy drives, cassette attachment, Okidata printer. Damn I miss the good old days!

  • @00Klingon
    @00Klingon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pie Face's headquarters was the longaberger basket company headquarters in Dresden Ohio. Used to drive past it frequently. I often wondered if any daring barnstormers would try flying under the handles...

    • @00Klingon
      @00Klingon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant to say Maximum Security Pie Jail, not headquarters.

  • @matyourin
    @matyourin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible intro! :)

  • @waltercomunello121
    @waltercomunello121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that strap that ties the pie on Felix's face is just majestic.

  • @HS-eq3gk
    @HS-eq3gk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll miss the ben heck show, but am excited for what u do next

    • @HS-eq3gk
      @HS-eq3gk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great episode btw

  • @larrypriest5789
    @larrypriest5789 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    rofl, great job folks! what a great way to end the week

  • @nurglerider781
    @nurglerider781 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first computer as a kid was a TI-99/4A. A not-so-great machine imo. But then I got an 800XL for christmas... Best. Christmas. Ever.

  • @Cycloud
    @Cycloud 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    See You Space Heck...

  • @CoderShare
    @CoderShare 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben was a big part of my youth. Missing this show man. Also did Alyson come back for this ep?

  • @KuraIthys
    @KuraIthys 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. That Intro. XD
    Also I love this project. I have an 800XL, and while mine may end up modded very soon (VBXE board, possibly Rapidus in future), I was thinking how great it would be to have a portable version of it...
    I'm sad to see this is the end, but I like the project you're going out with a lot.
    Yeah... XD

  • @MrZenerTech
    @MrZenerTech 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing effort on your awesome production of the James Bondish Pieface intro!

  • @thePavuk
    @thePavuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have still working Atari 800XL and many cassettes with games.

  • @xKatjaxPurrsx
    @xKatjaxPurrsx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Could you guys upload the Pieface intro as it's own separate video?

    • @element14presents
      @element14presents  6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ma~~~~~~~ybe :D

    • @maximcoppieters
      @maximcoppieters 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      element14 Presents yes please do!

    • @atariandre5014
      @atariandre5014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes and cut it off from the really interesting stuff...o well....I guess it's too late now :)

    • @niiiiiiisse
      @niiiiiiisse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ben uploaded it on his own channel

  • @MAYERMAKES
    @MAYERMAKES 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this si so awesome, I nearly cried for nostalgia...

  • @zevindd
    @zevindd 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing intro! Gonna be sad to see the show go though!

  • @DakinRinone
    @DakinRinone 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gonna miss yah after this is done ben!!

  • @mrKozmoz
    @mrKozmoz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Total bummer this is the end, but pretty awesome projects, like resurrecting the Playstation prototype, what a neat one that was

  • @LordGarth6
    @LordGarth6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wooooah, that wasnt the regrettable acting im used to :P great video :D