Ben probably won't read this but I would like to thank him anyway. When I first started watching the show I think i was 11 years old. (I started watching around 2013, I'm sixteen now). English is not my native language so at the time I didn"t understand much. However I truly think that watching TBHS every friday has helped my english evolve. I remember always looking out to friday, not only because of the weekend, but also because of TBHS. Ben thank you! Thanks to your show I got into electronics, I bought a soldering station and some velleman kits and started poking around. I even got into 3d printing thanks to TBHS. You have made my life a little better, and you have taught me many things when it comes to electronics. I understand and respect your decision, sometimes change is needed for a human to thrive, however I am still sad to say this is the end of an era. Of course the show stays, and I would also like to thank the whole cast for making the show professional. Especially Alyson in the beginning (I was happy to see her appearance in the PieFace sketch aswell), and Felix later on. Words can't describe the respect I have for you guys. So ben (or anyone of the cast), If you ever feel sad about leaving the show, don't worry. You have already left behind a legacy. And I am truly thankfull of every minute of TBHS content I watched. I am certain that I will still hear about Ben and a new adventure he has taken on. Many, Many thanks for making youtube a better place. Sorry for this long incoherant rant. Kind regards, Vincent
Great build. Amazing 8 years. We're going to miss you Ben! No one will ever be able to replace you. Thanks for all the fun. Best of luck to you in the future!
You've had a good run and sparked interest for stuff like this in so many people you have done a successful Job the future of regrettable acting and such is upon us goodbye
I remember watching you every day at lunch. I have watched you for over 7 years a looked forward to every video. You sparked my love for small electronics. I can thank you enough for the joy you have brought me with you videos as well as the path you have led me down with technology. I will forever miss your calm and funny personality. Thanks for all the videos over the years. I’ll miss you 😢😭
Ben Heck has inspired me to learn about electronics. 8 years later and I've got a well-paying job in the field. Thank you Ben for all you've done for us these past years. May your new chapter in life be filled with adventure and excitement!
I've been watching these videos for YEARS and it just kills me that there won't be any more... The Ben Heck Show inspired me to follow my dreams of working with electronics and I am now in college for computer engineering. Thank you Ben. Truly, thank you.
Fancy Teeth The end of one era and the beginning of a new. Ben blazed a trail, and I'm honored to pick up the torch for him--he just left some awfully big shoes to fill!
Bye Ben 😭😭😭. Thanks for all the projects and best wishes to the future. I'll miss this show for sure. From before TH-cam and beyond, it was a fun ride Mr. Heckendorn!
Dear Ben, let me express please a personal appreciative word of much thanks to you and the team along with the many other expressions from people everywhere here drawn to your unique and very special contribution in this sector of electronics. The expression 'to keep lightning in a bottle' is reminiscent of what this show has with you in these recordings. I am really saddened by the conclusion of this but grateful for what has been made and hope your talent is rewarded well in the new chapters of your life course whatever that may be- Warm greetings from the Cape of Good Hope Peninsula, South Africa!
Ben, your videos sparked my interest in tinkering and building electronic projects. Thanks for all your hard work! Good luck with everything that the future will hold for you. Thanks for bringing back Allison for the last episode, you've come full circle! Cheers!
Great final video had me in tears at the end... Thanks Ben and team for all the great content over the years ... Will miss seeing you guys ever week ... Good luck in your next endeavours
If you reading this Ben i just want to say thanks for the great knowledge and fun that you bring to us over 8 years. I learn mcu's and 3d designs thanks to you. So long my friend, take care of yourself. I'll stick around for what you do next.
Great video. I cut my teeth on a trusty old Atari 800 I bought on layaway when I was 15 at the local K-Mart. I think it was like $127. The 1050 disk drive that I had to get later was like $180. Had a TI 99/4A for about a year before that and out grew it quickly. Seeing these old 8-bit videos brings back so many memories. Went on to an Atari ST....STacy....TT/030... Then on to countless PCs that I now use for work. Can't remember 1/5th of the PCs, but will ALWAYS remember my Ataris. Computers were more personal back then. Now, they are like a hammer or screwdriver to me.
outrageous acting skills... TBHS got me to start making videos, and ultimately made me one of the new hosts of this channel. Thank you Ben, for changing my life to awesome.
We're going to miss you, Ben! You inspired me to dabble into electronics, engineering and into thinking about how things work on the inside and how I myself could make stuff like that. Now, I'm pursuing an engineering degree! Thanks for everything you've done and take care! :)
I've been watching him since Rev3. Watching this episode made me cry like a bitch for a whole hour. I'm going to miss your comedy, and interest. Thanks for all the joy and regrettable acting you brought everyone!
Thank you for everything Ben Heck and the team! Good luck on your future endeavors and thank you for inspiring me and many others in the world of electronics!
Ben, can't tell you how much I'm gonna miss you man. Your videos got me into electronics as a hobby and brought me a ton of enjoyment over the years. I hope you enjoy your well-earned break but also hope that you don't stay away forever and we see you doing something new that you love to do in the future
This show's been great from beginning to end, and while I'm sad that it's over, I know that all great things must come to an end eventually. I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors. I also didn't know Ben Heck had his own website until just now; I'll definitely keep an eye on that.
really gonna miss u ben & gang, I've been w u since the start, the things u did for the community was just unbelievable, your shoes will be hard to fill, your ideas and creativity & personality are like no other and way u bridge this stuff to way that keeps u wanting more just doesn't exist anywhere else, truley an inspiration to me, reason I picked up a soldering iron in the first place. you will be truly missed and wish u all the best on your next indevors. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!
It's been really awesome watching and learning from your channel...I remember subscribing ever since I saw your Xbox 360 portable hack that really changed how I see portable gaming as a whole. Well,its been a great journey that I'll always remember. Thank you Ben.
Thank you so much Ben for all your amazing video's and fantastic, informative, entertaining and inspiring creations. I will be sad to see you leave the screen, but all the very best for the future.
Farewell ben. I wish you the best of luck with your future projects, i can see its time you go start something for yourself and I want you to know I'm happy for you.
; . ; I'll miss you, Ben. I have enjoyed learning through you and the crew, the wonderful bad acting, and yes, even watching you solder. Thanks for the years of great content. I hope you come up to Canada someday, I'd love to give you a hug and thank you in person.
Thanks for all the wonderful years Ben. Your videos were one of the things that first got me interested in electronics and now I'm going into my second year of a university electronic engineering course.
One of my favorite shows coming to an end. I've seen every episode and I thank each and every one of you. My favorite 8bit computer was the Heathkit H89. I just brought it home from my last visit with my parents to hopefully play with in the future.
Awesome finish. Best of luck to you, Ben, and the rest of the past and present crew. See you at the local shows (Pinball expo, Terry's, Midwest Gaming expo, MRRF, etc.).
We can all take comfort in knowing that the TH-cam URL will always be thebenheckshow. At least until TH-cam changes it. Or element14 switches to a different channel.
27:00 I remember Choplifter, such a fun game back then 29:20 Berzerk, another cool one. I loved it in the arcade, had it on my 2600, missed the speech synthesis on the 2600
I watched this video again just because it the last one. RIP: The Ben Heck Show. Gonna miss you. Edit: Now I'm sad, I'm watching this for respect, I'm not actually super interested in the subject of this vid
Ben probably won't read this but I would like to thank him anyway.
When I first started watching the show I think i was 11 years old. (I started watching around 2013, I'm sixteen now). English is not my native language so at the time I didn"t understand much. However I truly think that watching TBHS every friday has helped my english evolve. I remember always looking out to friday, not only because of the weekend, but also because of TBHS. Ben thank you! Thanks to your show I got into electronics, I bought a soldering station and some velleman kits and started poking around. I even got into 3d printing thanks to TBHS. You have made my life a little better, and you have taught me many things when it comes to electronics. I understand and respect your decision, sometimes change is needed for a human to thrive, however I am still sad to say this is the end of an era. Of course the show stays, and I would also like to thank the whole cast for making the show professional. Especially Alyson in the beginning (I was happy to see her appearance in the PieFace sketch aswell), and Felix later on. Words can't describe the respect I have for you guys. So ben (or anyone of the cast), If you ever feel sad about leaving the show, don't worry. You have already left behind a legacy. And I am truly thankfull of every minute of TBHS content I watched. I am certain that I will still hear about Ben and a new adventure he has taken on. Many, Many thanks for making youtube a better place.
Sorry for this long incoherant rant.
Kind regards,
Vincent
amazing words! full ack!
Well said
Great build. Amazing 8 years. We're going to miss you Ben! No one will ever be able to replace you. Thanks for all the fun. Best of luck to you in the future!
You've had a good run
and sparked interest for stuff like this in so many people
you have done a successful Job
the future of regrettable acting and such is upon us
goodbye
Thanks to everyone at THBS -- this show has single-handedly grown my interest in electronic projects.
I remember watching you every day at lunch. I have watched you for over 7 years a looked forward to every video. You sparked my love for small electronics. I can thank you enough for the joy you have brought me with you videos as well as the path you have led me down with technology. I will forever miss your calm and funny personality. Thanks for all the videos over the years. I’ll miss you 😢😭
Ben Heck has inspired me to learn about electronics. 8 years later and I've got a well-paying job in the field. Thank you Ben for all you've done for us these past years. May your new chapter in life be filled with adventure and excitement!
"It's been one heck of a ride"
It most certainly has.
Thanks Ben!
*Staying to see what comes next :)*
I've been watching these videos for YEARS and it just kills me that there won't be any more... The Ben Heck Show inspired me to follow my dreams of working with electronics and I am now in college for computer engineering. Thank you Ben. Truly, thank you.
Gonna miss you, Ben! Everyone involved in the show, thanks! You were great!
Thank you Ben. Though I could never do what you do, I am pleased to have been a part of the ride. Good luck on your future en devours.
Thanks team for 8 years of adventures. I'm going to miss you guys like crazy. It's been so good.
So long, Ben, and thanks for all the fish!
It's the end of an era, my friend.
Fancy Teeth The end of one era and the beginning of a new. Ben blazed a trail, and I'm honored to pick up the torch for him--he just left some awfully big shoes to fill!
You'll do great. Couldn't have happened to a nicer dude.
Fancy Teeth Thanks, buddy! I guess we'll find out soon enough!
You have to do well, otherwise I can't exploit our relationship after you blow up. I'm kidding... mostly. 😂
You are the reason why I got into electronics and why I now study electronic engeneering. I will miss you very much!
Bye Ben 😭😭😭. Thanks for all the projects and best wishes to the future. I'll miss this show for sure. From before TH-cam and beyond, it was a fun ride Mr. Heckendorn!
A big thanks to the whole team. Your work was great and will be missed greatly!
None of that acting was regrettable. Good show, everyone. And thanks for all the hard work!
Thank you Ben! I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors. It was great seeing Alison for the last build.
Dear Ben, let me express please a personal appreciative word of much thanks to you and the team along with the many other expressions from people everywhere here drawn to your unique and very special contribution in this sector of electronics. The expression 'to keep lightning in a bottle' is reminiscent of what this show has with you in these recordings. I am really saddened by the conclusion of this but grateful for what has been made and hope your talent is rewarded well in the new chapters of your life course whatever that may be- Warm greetings from the Cape of Good Hope Peninsula, South Africa!
I love ALL the computers that he did through the program. Thanks for all your works, Mr. Ben Heck! We'll miss you!
Ben, your videos sparked my interest in tinkering and building electronic projects. Thanks for all your hard work! Good luck with everything that the future will hold for you. Thanks for bringing back Allison for the last episode, you've come full circle! Cheers!
Very sad to see this end. A truly inspirational show.
I watched this show through out my 4 years in university EE undergrad, it gave me so much inspiration and insight. I wish you guys the very best : )
Will miss these shows. Good luck for the future.
Great final video had me in tears at the end... Thanks Ben and team for all the great content over the years ... Will miss seeing you guys ever week ... Good luck in your next endeavours
If you reading this Ben i just want to say thanks for the great knowledge and fun that you bring to us over 8 years. I learn mcu's and 3d designs thanks to you. So long my friend, take care of yourself. I'll stick around for what you do next.
Goodbye Ben. Thanks for all of your great videos!
Great video. I cut my teeth on a trusty old Atari 800 I bought on layaway when I was 15 at the local K-Mart. I think it was like $127. The 1050 disk drive that I had to get later was like $180.
Had a TI 99/4A for about a year before that and out grew it quickly.
Seeing these old 8-bit videos brings back so many memories.
Went on to an Atari ST....STacy....TT/030... Then on to countless PCs that I now use for work. Can't remember 1/5th of the PCs, but will ALWAYS remember my Ataris. Computers were more personal back then. Now, they are like a hammer or screwdriver to me.
Thank you so much for all the great videos through the years, Ben. You will be missed. Good luck in your future endeavors.🍻❤️
Genuinely sad for the end, but optimistic for the future. Good luck, Ben and crew!
Thanks Ben for all the years and great projects. Good luck in your next adventure(s), we will be pulling for ya.
Best wishes to you in your future endeavors, Ben! It's been a pleasure watching the show evolve from the Revision 3 days until now.
Take care Ben. It has indeed been one heck of a ride. You will be missed!
You went out standing atop the mountain. Great job Heckendorn and good luck on your future projects!
outrageous acting skills... TBHS got me to start making videos, and ultimately made me one of the new hosts of this channel. Thank you Ben, for changing my life to awesome.
Turn it up to 11, dude!
Port Washington homage at the end.
Surprisingly powerful if you've been following him for 18 years.
We're going to miss you, Ben! You inspired me to dabble into electronics, engineering and into thinking about how things work on the inside and how I myself could make stuff like that. Now, I'm pursuing an engineering degree! Thanks for everything you've done and take care! :)
i shed a tear at the walk into the sunset scene
tmw you tear up at the near the end of pieface, realizing it's a metaphore for Ben's next chapter in his life ;(
Goodbye Ben you will allways be my hero/mentor. Nice to see Alison again. I really missed her!
I've been watching him since Rev3. Watching this episode made me cry like a bitch for a whole hour.
I'm going to miss your comedy, and interest. Thanks for all the joy and regrettable acting you brought everyone!
Thank you for everything Ben Heck and the team! Good luck on your future endeavors and thank you for inspiring me and many others in the world of electronics!
Sorry to see this show end after so many years. But excited to learn what comes next!
Ben, can't tell you how much I'm gonna miss you man. Your videos got me into electronics as a hobby and brought me a ton of enjoyment over the years. I hope you enjoy your well-earned break but also hope that you don't stay away forever and we see you doing something new that you love to do in the future
This show's been great from beginning to end, and while I'm sad that it's over, I know that all great things must come to an end eventually. I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors. I also didn't know Ben Heck had his own website until just now; I'll definitely keep an eye on that.
really gonna miss u ben & gang, I've been w u since the start, the things u did for the community was just unbelievable, your shoes will be hard to fill, your ideas and creativity & personality are like no other and way u bridge this stuff to way that keeps u wanting more just doesn't exist anywhere else, truley an inspiration to me, reason I picked up a soldering iron in the first place. you will be truly missed and wish u all the best on your next indevors. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!
Thank you Ben and friends!
Thank you, Ben. Friday nights won't be the same without you.
Have been enjoying this for many many years. Sad to see it end. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!
Dude, you are a genius. I am so blown away. You make building a pcb look easy.
my dad would love this, he got every thing for the atari system and having this would just keep him smiling for years.
Gonna miss you, Ben! I've watched your show since it started and you have always inspired me to tear things apart! Good luck in the future!
Thanks Ben, all the best for you!
It's been really awesome watching and learning from your channel...I remember subscribing ever since I saw your Xbox 360 portable hack that really changed how I see portable gaming as a whole. Well,its been a great journey that I'll always remember. Thank you Ben.
Thanks Ben! I’ll wear your t-shirt with a feeling of nostalgia.
Thanks for a great show! All the best for your new adventures
Thank you so much Ben for all your amazing video's and fantastic, informative, entertaining and inspiring creations. I will be sad to see you leave the screen, but all the very best for the future.
Farewell ben. I wish you the best of luck with your future projects, i can see its time you go start something for yourself and I want you to know I'm happy for you.
Maybe ben could regenerate like the doctor...
; . ; I'll miss you, Ben. I have enjoyed learning through you and the crew, the wonderful bad acting, and yes, even watching you solder. Thanks for the years of great content. I hope you come up to Canada someday, I'd love to give you a hug and thank you in person.
Thanks for the great shows Ben. It's sad to see you go!
Amazing build, Ben! Great send off for a great show. Thanks for all the good times!
Great final project. I will miss you.
Awesome guy, I learned how to create my own portable device from watching Ben. Thanks Ben.
Thank you Ben. Safe travels.
Great project to bow out on, good luck to all for the future
Thanks for all the wonderful years Ben. Your videos were one of the things that first got me interested in electronics and now I'm going into my second year of a university electronic engineering course.
Been following you since the xbox 360 laptop blog. Wishing you all the best Ben.
Awesome project. I like how it came together. I know it was a lot of work. Congrats on all your projects!
End to a great channel. Good luck Ben and co. Thanks for some fantastic projects.
One of my favorite shows coming to an end. I've seen every episode and I thank each and every one of you. My favorite 8bit computer was the Heathkit H89. I just brought it home from my last visit with my parents to hopefully play with in the future.
Going to miss this show!
Ahh. The Atari 800, those were the days. Super cool creation.
You guys are such great actors. Will miss you Ben!
Like Milton Berle said "Always leave them laughing" and you have done that. So long Mr. Heck and thanks for the fish. You will be missed.
Ive been watching Ben since Port Washington :( hope he keeps going on his own
Awesome finish. Best of luck to you, Ben, and the rest of the past and present crew. See you at the local shows (Pinball expo, Terry's, Midwest Gaming expo, MRRF, etc.).
Awesome project for the last TBHS! Gonna miss it! ;~;
Thanks for all, Ben!
You inspired me to become an electronic engineer :)
Thank you Ben, you influenced a lot of people, including myself.
Oh man I want that handheld. Sad to see Ben Heck is no more.
I'll miss Ben, this man inspired me to learn electronics when he built the first Xbox 360 laptop.
We can all take comfort in knowing that the TH-cam URL will always be thebenheckshow.
At least until TH-cam changes it. Or element14 switches to a different channel.
19:18 those background beeps threw me for a loop. Caused an echo in my house and I suddenly felt not-so-alone. >.
Going to miss u Ben you made this Chanel real interesting ,
Goodbye Ben. I loved the project.
oh wow, alisons got some nice arms where, cant remember what they were like before. Either way her efforts have been paid off
I love pie face. It makes no sense. “His pies are cold as ice”.
I'm gonna miss you and all this good stuff Ben. Love the Atari portable BTW!
Thank you Ben.
I like you say "really great". Man its AWSOME!
It's been 4 years since I suscribe to your channel and watch the videos... Good Luck Ben
I will miss you and this show.
Wow! I want one of these!!! My favorite 8 bit computers were the Atari 800 and Atari 1200XL.
27:00 I remember Choplifter, such a fun game back then
29:20 Berzerk, another cool one. I loved it in the arcade, had it on my 2600, missed the speech synthesis on the 2600
Thanks, Ben. Yeah, it has been one heck of a ride. Lord bless you and your team.
I watched this video again just because it the last one.
RIP: The Ben Heck Show.
Gonna miss you.
Edit: Now I'm sad, I'm watching this for respect, I'm not actually super interested in the subject of this vid
Sad to see you go,but good luck on your future endeavors.
enjoyed watching you Ben all the best
Thanks Ben!